Volunteer Responsibilities
• Coordinates GBV Prevention Forum secretariat having different programmatic focus, agendas and ways of working.
• Convene and set agendas for regular meetings of the GBV Prevention Forum, the wider GBV Prevention Forum work group meetings and any ad hoc partnership meeting, organizing dialogues, chairing Webinars as needed in consultation with the Forum Secretariat.
• Increase and enhance engagement of and input of the GBV Prevention Forum Secretariat and liaise with others for representing the Secretariat.
• Serve as a focal point for the development and coordination of all GBV Prevention Forum Secretariat interagency communications.
• Support Forum working groups and secretariat in your respective countries to maximize coordination within sectors.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of GBV Prevention Forum Secretariat and actors (including activities and staff details) and support efforts to expand membership.
• Supports the Forum in conducting annual election of Volunteers and Humanitarian Country Team members.
• Liaises with key international and national stakeholders to strengthen the network of contacts of GBV Prevention Forum members.
• Provide a conduit for the UN, the GBV Prevention actors, donor representatives and other stakeholders to communicate and coordinate with the GBV Prevention Forum secretariat.
• Promote the role of the secretariat, help to forge links between international NGOs and local organizations.
• Maintain and/or develop productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government ministries, foreign and local NGO community, including UN Missions, Diplomatic Corps, donors, etc.
• Serve as the primary representative of the GBV Prevention Forum secretariat for Forum business and seek to represent the GBV Prevention Forum issues to various actors.
• Represent the GBV Prevention Forum secretariat to influential external contacts and advocates for the same cause.
• Propose comments and inputs on strategic materials produced by the UN, Government ministries, and other key stakeholders to be shared with the GBV Prevention Forum secretariat and members.
• Support the drafting of joint statements, letters for official correspondence for approval by the GBV Prevention Forum secretariat.
• Contributes to compiling project profiles and case studies for media and advocacy purposes.
• Responsible for ensuring smooth administrative systems in the Forum facilities (either rented separate offices or hosted by a Forum member).
• Responsible for managing budgets and expenditures for all Forum grants in compliance with contract holder financial and procurement procedures. Opportunities Available
Volunteer Opportunities Available (2 Per Country):-
As you gain valuable learning experience, your work helps us in meeting our Mission of providing solutions to the most urgent needs and problems in the community via our programs that have a positive impact.
👉 • Country Forum Coordinators
👉 • GBV Prevention Facilitators
👉 • Advocacy Content Developers
👉 • Resource Mobilizers
👉 • Forum Administrators
👉 • Events Organizers
👉 • Creative Graphics
Country Coordinator Applicant’s Requirements:-
👉 • Any Internationally Recognized University Degree in Human Rights, Social Sciences, International Relations, international development or related technical field.
👉 • 2 -3 years of experience in Related Coordination Work.
👉 • Strong background in working with INGOs and familiarity with key humanitarian coordination forums/mechanisms.
👉 • Proven diplomacy, advocacy and coordination skills.
👉 • Previous background in coordinating or managing a multi-agency consortium is ideal.
👉 • Ability to work under pressure and insecure operating environment.
👉 • Management and leadership experience.
👉 • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
👉 • Good verbal communication, presentation and networking skills.
👉 • Good research skills and academic ability.
👉 • Strong personnel leadership skills, particularly mentoring skills
NOTE:- The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from WDF’s website at any time. Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
