Senior WPE Officer

Ensure quality GBV response and prevention services; advocate for women's issues.

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Overview

Ensure quality GBV response and prevention services; advocate for women's issues.

You have:

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Public Health, Nursing, Humanities or other related field, desirable.
  • At least two-three years of experience in direct/indirect service provision or working in programs that focus on violence against women.
  • Strong understanding of basic gender-based violence (GBV) and women’s protection concepts and an interest in reducing GBV in the community.
  • Familiarity with emergency contexts and issues.
  • Strong ability to organize work, coordinate multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • Strong communication in English, fluency in Burmese and local languages preferred.

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience in managing GBV programs and how it aligns with our goals. This question assesses your direct experience and commitment to GBV issues. Provide specific examples of past roles and responsibilities relevant to managing GBV or women's protection programs.
How do you approach capacity building for partner staff in a sensitive context? We want to understand your strategies for enhancing partner capabilities in a challenging environment. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share a successful community outreach initiative you were involved in? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are the guiding principles you follow while working with GBV survivors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to work under pressure and how you managed it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure collaboration and referral processes are adhered to in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways do you keep yourself informed about GBV best practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle conflicts within a multi-cultural team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: rescue.org