Vacancies

The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring a Psychotherapist/Trainer to work as part of a mental health capacity-building project. The professional will strengthen the quality of psychological services provided at an independent, locally-run torture treatment center, and build the capacity of the center to better meet the mental health needs of survivors of torture. The position focuses on assessment, training, supervision, program evaluation, and community collaboration. This one-year position is based in Liberia with a majority of time spent in remote sites (Grand Bassa and Lofa counties) lacking in amenities, with occasional trips and limited time in the capital city of Monrovia.
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1. Background and objective
The overall goal of the implementation of the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS) is to improve the quality, predictability and accountability of child protection responses. Specific objectives (See the CPMS Implementation Plan for the detailed work plan under these objectives at cpwg.net/minimum_standards) that capacity building support will contribute to are the following:
1. Humanitarian actors are aware of, and refer to, the CPMS
2. The Minimum Standards are an integral part of humanitarian programming and the quality of child protection programming has improved to meet them
3. The CPMS are used and referred to in human resources, funding and other programme support
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Incluido en este paquete se encuentra más información sobre el puesto del/la Encargado/a del área de Apoyo a la Reconstrucción del Tejido Social de Peace Brigades International – Proyecto Colombia (PBI) y en cooperación con el programa del Servicio Civil para la Paz (ZFD) de la Asociación de Cooperación para el Desarrollo (AGEH) en Colombia.
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This consultant will support a number of different areas that UNICEF is working on to better address GBV at the field and headquarters level. This will include supporting capacity development efforts with UNICEF Regional and Country Offices to ensure that they have the technical expertise required to engage in programming to address GBV in emergencies, including through supporting the development of key programmatic tools. The consultant will work under the supervision of the GBV Specialist in Emergencies to support UNICEF in providing leadership in the area of GBV prevention and response in emergencies. The consultant is expected to contribute to 1) learning, evidence generation and knowledge management, and 2) support capacity-development and provide technical support. See the TOR or on http://m.reliefweb.int/job/573179

Colleagues in Lago Agrio, Ecuador are in search of a Spanish speaking clinical volunteer to work with survivors of trauma there for at least 6 months. It could be someone finishing their training, between jobs, retired, or otherwise available for unpaid, challenging work with Colombian refugees who have experienced violence, especially GBV. Position is with Fundacion Tarabita, UNHCRs implementing agency for humanitarian assistance and in close cooperation with UNHCR office in Lago Agrio, Ecuador. For further information contact Maria Eliana Barona ([email protected])
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Applicants are sought, immediately, to fill a temporary job opening of Programme Officer at the P-3 level, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict, for an initial period of six months (click here for the ToR) Individuals who would like to indicate their interest should do so by e-mail to Mr. Suhail Khan, at [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].

The Asia and Pacific Regional Office (APRO) needs a senior level expert to assist the Regional Office (RO) to provide strategic technical and programme support to the region in close collaboration with the technical, regional and programme teams in APRO. S/he will ensure that UNFPA Country Offices (COs) remain abreast of the Fund’s programme policies and strategies as well as current thinking and academic advances in substantive areas of work relevant to GBV with a specific focus on gathering evidence on VAWG and strengthening multi-sectoral response to VAWG with a particular focus on health and humanitarian settings. Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the staff member will work under the supervision of the Regional Gender Adviser and liaise as necessary with all team members in APRO, relevant staff in New York and the Country Offices of the Region towards the achievement of the activities below.

To apply: https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.html.

The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring a Psychotherapist/Trainer to work as part of a mental health capacity-building project. The professional will strengthen the quality of psychological services provided at an independent, locally-run torture treatment center, and build the capacity of the center to better meet the mental health needs of survivors of torture. The position focuses on assessment, training, supervision, program evaluation, and community collaboration. This one-year position is based in Tripoli, Lebanon with weekly visits to an office in Beirut. This position begins immediately and can be an accompanied post.
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Child Protection Field Level Coordinator (Emergency Response)

Internationally roving

24 month contracts

£30,023 per annum
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Job Title: Advocacy and Women’s Rights Officer, P4

Department/ Office: Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 18 March 2013-17 May 2013

Job Opening number: 13-HRI-OSRSG-SVC-27377-R-NEW YORK (X)
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