Humanitarian Program Coordinator (Livelihood, Education and GBV Prevention & Response)

Humanitarian Program Coordinator (Livelihood, Education and GBV Prevention &
Response) is a critical role within the program team, tasked with the successful implementation
of humanitarian programs within the ELiDA portfolio

ELiDA is seeking a dedicated and strategic to lead our efforts in protecting and empowering vulnerable populations. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of humanitarian programs including GBV, Education, Livelihood and Child protection programming, ensuring that all interventions are survivor-centered, safe, and implemented according to international humanitarian standards. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, compassionate leadership, and rigorous operational management. This position requires a strategic and proactive approach to design and execute policies, strategies, and activities that adhere to donor guidelines and meet stringent program quality standards. A key aspect of this role involves developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to achieve project objectives, aligning them with the overall program goals and donor requirements.

Key Duties & amp; Responsibilities

1. Technical Strategy & Program Design

• Ability to coordinate multisectoral programs mainly funded by UNTF, OCHA/EHF, AFD, Malala Fund, FCDO and other institutional donors
• Develop and implement comprehensive gender and social inclusion strategies and tools specifically tailored for ELiDA’s humanitarian programs.
• Conduct frequent gender analyses and trend assessments to identify barriers to equality and opportunities for women’s empowerment within the region.
• Ensure gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches are embedded in program planning, implementation, and M& amp; E practices.
• Strong experience in team/staff management, coaching, mentoring and performance management

2. Program Implementation

• Provide hands-on technical support to field teams in GBV, Education, Livelihood programs
• Apply and promote a survivor-centered approach, ensuring all case management principles and GBV guiding principles are strictly followed.
• Ensure all activities meet IASC Guidelines, GBV Minimum Standards, SPHERE, CHS Commitments, and standards for age and disability inclusion.
• Experienced in donor reporting and communication
• Provide a backstopping technical support for field team for the execution of projects activities in line with the agreed time frame

3. Safeguarding Advocacy

• Act as the primary focal point for all Safeguarding and SEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) cases, managing them with the utmost confidentiality and support from the Executive directress.
• Coordinate advocacy campaigns at national and sub-national levels to influence structures and authorities that impose barriers to gender equality.

4. Partnerships & Coordination

• Represent ELiDA in Protection, GBV AoR, CP AoR and, ensuring our voice is heard in
  humanitarian coordination.
• Strengthen active partnerships with government agencies and NGOs to improve referral
  systems for Child Protection and GBV.

5. Capacity Building & Learning

• Develop and deliver capacity-building interventions to help staff and partners better
  understand gender and social inclusion in their daily operations.
• Compile and document success stories, good practices, and lessons learned to foster an
  organizational culture of learning and continuous improvement.

6. Planning & Budget Management

• Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring transparent planning, procurement, and
  adherence to donor and ELiDA financial guidelines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, Project Management, Development Studies,
  Sociology, Human Rights, International Development, or Humanitarian Action.
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrable work experience in the coordination of programs
  with gender and social inclusion aspects in the civil society sector.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, women’s/girls’ empowerment
  principles and frameworks in the development and civil society sector.
• Preferable working experience with major donor funded projects including FCDO, GAC,
  Malala Fund, UNTF, OCHA, AFD and others
• Knowledge and experience of gender analysis methods, tools, and approaches for
  inclusive program design, implementation, and evaluation in civil society organizations.
• Familiarity with relevant international conventions, guidelines, and policy frameworks
  related to gender and social inclusion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and
  propose practical solutions.
• Interested and committed to work in and with women-led civil society organizations.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good advocacy, analytical skills
• Teamwork/working with people
• Drive for results Learning Elements

Knowledge

• Good understanding of GBV in emergence, Education in Emergency (EiE) programing, multi-purpose cash assistance/MPCA, and Gender in humanitarian action (GiHA).
• Good understanding of CHS Commitments, SPHERE, minimum standards of age and disability inclusion
• Good understanding of minimum standards on child protection
• Applied experience in survivor-centered approach, GBV guiding and Case management principles related to GBV programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and apply, promote and integrate gender analysis into humanitarian programming.