Emergency Gender Based Violence Program Manager Resume Example

• Major Responsibilities.
• Represented IMC on the In-country Inter-Agency Humanitarian Emergency Advisory Group in Central Africa Republic.
• Took the lead to coordinate with government line ministries, UN partners and the rest of the humanitarian community in identifying potential emerging emergencies and advised the UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator and Country Director accordingly.
• Drafted IMC protection proposals including performing initial reviews of grant/contract proposals before sending them to IMC in Washington DC for review and forward to OFDA/USAID, BPRM, UN and other donors; I also reviewed proposals.
• I provided technical support and monitored IMC emergency humanitarian assistance projects and assessed affected areas and made recommendations for intervention.
• Maintained regular contact and partnership with other relief organizations involved in humanitarian operations, and shared information on their intervention activities.
• Provided updates to the Country Director and HQ on assessment analysis, program activities and shared information from coordination meetings with partners.
• Led needs assessment teams in the field and recommended prevention and response activity approaches to build community resilience and reduce vulnerability risks.
• Took the lead to discuss new projects opportunities with potential donors at national and field level.
• Reviewed and recommended changes to, and/or action on, new proposals and budgets.
• Provided inputs to the national country strategic and operational plans.
• Provided capacity building trainings on SEA, IHL, and SPHERE for Peacekeeping forces, partners and staff.
• Provided training for other stakeholders in conflict management and non-violence peace building approaches.

• Major Responsibilities.
• Provided oversight and supported in the management of a federal grant (the Department of State's Reception and Placement program) by serving as point of contact for the R&P program; providing project analysis and timely reporting to BPRM; Provided training, technical support, quality assurance and assistance to 31 affiliate organizations; monitoring and evaluation of program activities; Liaised with 31 USCRI affiliates to ensure budgeting and financial oversight for reception and placement of refugees meets the Homeland Security Department's requirements.
• Drafted and develop new funding proposals and resources to support the resettlement and integration of refugees in the US designated states.
• Liaised with State authorities and Representations such as the city Mayor, health, and education and Social services officials to ensure smooth and successful reintegration of refugees into their respective communities at state level.
• Represented USCRI at the allocation processing of the refugees and supported the allocation staff designated for the processing.
• Supervised three Program Officers and conducted staff evaluations /appraisals annually.
• Participated in the recruitment of resettlement and placement staff.
• Planned with the Director and other colleagues the monitoring and evaluation field visits to Affiliates.
• Attended conference calls with BPRM, ORR and State Department officials regarding refugee resettlement issues.
• Represented USCRI at various official meetings at National Resettlement Agencies or at BPRM.
• Presented USCRI national plans and updated BPRM on our refugee resettlement and placement.

• UNICEF-Horn of Africa Major Responsibilities Processed grant requests from UNICEF partners and US donor agencies in the refugee camps in coordination with UNICEF Program Officer's and Technical Team at the regional Office in Nairobi.
• I was responsible for strategic and technical program planning, design and management of child protection, cross border operations and GBV activities including psychosocial, gender based violence and building systems to strengthen the inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
• I developed field emergency monitoring toolkits and trained Child Protection Working Group members to use it.
• I also set up a real-time referral pathway and reporting mechanism in the camp.
• Developed child protection rapid assessment (CPRA) tools and coordinated refugee needs assessments and make technical recommendations to quality response and prevention programs.
• Met regularly and worked with stakeholders on humanitarian assistance services and enhanced coordination partnerships.
• Provided programmatic and capacity building support to UNICEF partners to implement quality humanitarian emergency services in the camp.
• Coordinated and co-chaired Child protection working group cluster, I also developed and scaled up UNICEF's emergency child protection and GBV programs in Dadaab refugee camps.
• Served as the Principal point of contact for UNICEF Child Protection and Gender Based Violence grants and proposals development.
• Advised UNICEF on protection concerns raised at the field by the Child Protection and GBV cluster coordination outcomes and addressed them with partner agencies.
• Reviewed draft proposals from partners to ensure compliance with UNICEF's Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals and Reporting", and made recommendations/comments to UNICEF for final funding determination.
• Reviewed UNICEF's refugee and host community emergency program strategies and made programmatic recommendations where necessary.
• Participated in meetings and other forums on humanitarian issues and ensured UNICEF's policies and priorities were well articulated or explained.
• Reviewed UNICEF's partner's program reports and made commends as appropriate.
• Coordinated with the Head of office, worked with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs), and United Nations (UN) agencies to develop protection proposals for UNICEF (including grant amendments and extensions) and to implement UNICEF funded programs.
• Reviewed concept papers and proposals, and provided recommendations/comments to UNICEF for final funding determination.
• Participated in a broad spectrum of needs assessments in emergency conditions and assisted in the development of programmatic recommendations and implementation mechanisms for UNICEF's response programs in the camps.
• Maintained regular contact with UNICEF'S grantees, as well as other UN agencies, International Organizations (IOs), and NGOs conference calls on humanitarian issues in order to explain, advocate for, and advance UNICEF's priorities and to help coordinate UNICEF's and international humanitarian activities.
• Provided regular reporting, through official cables and other means, on issues related to Child protection and Gender based violence and the general humanitarian situation in the area of responsibility.
• Provided overviews of patterns and trends in the humanitarian situation and kept the Head of Office and the National Chief of Child Protection programs on current response issues.
• Provided regular reports on meetings, general atmospherics and other issues that impact refugee protection humanitarian emergency and relief efforts.
• Prepared agendas and briefing notes for official visitors interested in UNICEF's protection humanitarian activities and its partners.

• I was responsible for the BPRM/Department of State global refugee evaluation project targeting Somali refugees in the Horn of Africa and Columbian refugees in Ecuador.
• Designed evaluation tools in collaboration with Methodologist Teams.
• Developed data collection guidelines.
• Conducted data analysis with the support of the Program associates at DTs.
• Conducted recruitment for Chief of Parties in Kenya and Ecuador.
• Trained data collection teams in Kenya and Ecuador.
• Drafted the evaluation final report/findings and present it to BPRM /State Department.
• Provided technical support and capacity building for the evaluation teams in Horn of Africa and Ecuador.
• Handled all general administrative and operations with the State Department/BPRM focal person.
• Supervised Country Team Leaders for Horn of Africa and Ecuador evaluation exercise.
• In collaboration with BPRM representatives in Ecuador, Columbia and Horn of Africa region held several meetings with high ranking government officials to facilitate the evaluation.
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• Mentored and advocated for newly arriving refugees and supported their integration process as new Americans until they became independent and familiar with their neighborhoods.
• Assisted refugees access education, health, social services assistance and employment opportunities and to acquire all needed documentation such as social security cards, Medicaid, SSI, school enrollment for their children, ESL for adults and helped their children with homework, drove them to grocery stores, trained them on the use of public transportation.
• Supported family Case Managers and Case Specialists from Resettlement Agencies (ECDC, LSS and IRC) by writing progress reports on refugee clients, and being around them to help as a friend.
• Conducted home visits with to ensure client's home is safe, sanitary and in line with residential rules.

• Major Responsibilities.
• Conducted consultancies agencies in refugee and IDPs emergency, relief and protracted assistance operations and presented analyzed findings and recommendations.
• Developed and implemented baseline surveys, needs assessments and develop M&E tools.
• Provided trainings for NGOs, CSO, Governments officials and Community leaders in the application of the SPHERE Standards, Minimum Standards, Code of Conduct, PSEA and the application of International Humanitarian Law in complex emergencies programming.
• Emergency Protection (IDPs.

Provided program leadership for the emergency internally displaced person's assistance operations following post-election violence in Kenya. Maintained an in-depth understanding of political, humanitarian, organizational, and stakeholder interests in the Country, particularly in the North Rift region. Developed and maintain knowledge of important humanitarian emergencies and risk reduction matters associated with the post violence affecting the IDPs.  Monitored trends and patterns of disaster response plans, efforts and cross cutting issues and challenges in the area of responsibility through a wide range of IRC resources. Ensured that effective and relevant M&E systems are incorporated in all project design and proposals considering technical suitability, donor requirements, resources and capacities. Developed project-specific protection monitoring tools to ensure IDPs Human rights were respected. Coordinated the design and implementation of baseline, midterm, and close of project.  Developed and implemented emergency program operational strategies/mechanisms to improve IRC ability to respond and enhance program accountability to donors. I routinely performed quality control checks on program activities and budgets to improve processes and practices related to implementation and financial control. I prepared and trained staff, primary stakeholders and implementing partners as appropriate on emergency and disaster response programming. Ensured the quality and timely submission of all analyzed project reports on both current and anticipated emergencies. Assisted in identifying humanitarian issues, gaps, priorities, lessons learned, good practices, and opportunities in the North Rift region and applied those program strategies.  Coordinated interethnic communities in peace capacity building program through educational and sporting events in the conflict zones. Made regular visits to program sites in the field to monitor any human rights violations and report accordingly.  

• Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo Major Responsibilities Oversaw the World Bank funded, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program of child and soldiers in collaboration with UNICEF, UNDP, OCHA, UNHCR, CBOs and local government.
• Provided a reference focal point for the International Medical Corps on gender based violence and child protection issues and ensured that the senior Country leadership were fully appraised of the full array of children rights and gender based violence protection issues and how they were being addressed; Carried out needs assessments of the level of integration of gender based violence and child protection concerns in the full cycle of the IMC's activities related to peace and security; Developed and coordinated the implementation of OFDA/USAID/BPRM, EU UNHCR, and UNICEF and DFID protection program grants.
• Led in the implementation of the child protection mainstreaming strategy through establishing an internal coordination mechanism on children in armed conflict as well as undertaking resource mobilization efforts to support implementation of the strategy; Provided technical advice and backstopping to the various divisions and units within PSD on child protection matters, including but not limited to

• Oversaw Child Protection & GBV programs including community mobilization around protection issues, literacy /life skills training, refugee livelihoods, child centered spaces, vocational training and other areas of child rights.
• Worked closely with Field Coordinators to ensure child protection and GBV programs are mainstreamed within CCF's in Chad and are integrated into all aspects CCF's emergency operations in Chad.
• Oversaw the effective implementation and managed activities funded under the UNICEF and BPRM child protection grants and other child protection related proposals; Provided administrative and financial support in the reporting and documentation of funds related to the implementation of programs.
• Acted as Country Director and Program Director for six months.
• Ensured all programs are implemented as per the guidelines and requirements of the funding agencies and that donors are provided with the appropriate reporting in a timely manner.
• Established a close working relationship with other NGOs, host government officials, and UN agencies especially those providing Child Protection and GBV assistance such as OFDA, UNHCR, ECHO/DFID and UNICEF.
• Conducted situational analysis on child protection/GBV in CCF's areas of operation in eastern Chad and used the results to design multi-sectorial interventions.
• Integrated child protection/GBV prevention and response measures into CCF wider Child Protection programs (Psychosocial support, youth clubs, and non-formal education).Recruited, hired, supervised, trained staff and volunteers in Child Protection/GBV programs.
• Trained CCF and other agencies on protection concepts and implementation strategies, monitoring child protection issues, appropriate responses to incidents of GBV, and referring special cases to relevant authorities.
• Built and enriched effective child protection networks at field connecting them with national child protection networks; built capacities for child protection through regular dialogue with local government, partners and their inclusion in CCF activities.
• Scanned for opportunities to make a difference on key policy and public issues regarding child protection work in eastern Chad; Prepared proposals for support on CCF's child Protection work in Chad.
• Ensured staff knowledge of, agreement to, and compliance with IASC-Code of Conduct on sexual exploitation guidelines.

• Coordinated refugee and immigrants resettlement intake services including; reception, orientation, job training, social services, job interviews, and housing placement.
• Advocated for the passage of refugee and immigrant language access law with DC government.
• Established and update employer's refugee/immigrant database, made follow up on cases to ensure clients received their fair wages and are treated fairly by employers.
• Facilitated the availability of translator's and interpreters for the refugees and immigrants.
• Processed Medicare services, social services, family counseling, and family reunion applications in support of clients.
• Conducted community outreach activities, mobilize and organize multi-ethnic community festivals in Washington DC.
• Worked closely in partnership with Refugee Resettlement agencies and USG/ORR and BPRM.
• Collaborated with Faith based organizations, Washington DC Government office of the Mayor, Department of Health, State, Education and Labor to support refugees/immigrants integration.
• Developed linkages and networks to support refugees, immigrants and asylum clients to adjust and heal from the physical traumatic experiences they fled from.
• Supervised the Youth leadership, mentorship & counseling program for young refugees.
• Coordinated refugee and immigrants cultural orientation and linguistic appropriateness.

• Evaluated, assessed, wrote project proposals, and monitored migration development projects in the Northern Hemisphere with special focus on the Caribbean and Latin America countries.
• I was responsible for developing HIV/Aids baseline assessment consultant TORs and drafting final reports for the Caribbean and Latin America.
• Supervised interns at IOM and performed any other duties assigned to me by my supervisor.
• Coordinated with UNDP, to identify and relocate technical experts living in the US and Canada from developing countries willing to return to their countries of origin to participate in development building through their respective embassy officials based in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Coordinated with IOM and strategic partners' field offices in the Caribbean and Latin America to arrange for regional meetings to discuss immigration issues especially human trafficking.
• Represented IOM in meetings and take minutes in Washington DC with UNDP, Embassy officials and other stakeholders as deemed necessary.
• Worked with Volunteers to collect donations from communities to support refugees Conducted Intake resettlement services for refugees, immigrants and Asylees that included; reception, orientation, processing of documents, housing placement, job training, job interviews and development.
• Established and developed a data base for potential refugee and immigrants' employers, follow up of their social welfare and ensure proper financial and material support by the USG.
• Established good relationship with employers and maintain a track record for all clients in our program and follow up for employment opportunities towards self-reliance.
• Conducted home visits to orient clients with child school enrollment, social services, health, social security, languages, familiarize with grocery errands, and to ensure they are integrating appropriately into in the American society.

• Conducted In-take interviews for potential residential mental illness clients and help in making short term and long term individual treatment and care plans.
• Designed individual treatment case management process with individual clients and review them as necessary.
• Counseled clients in psychosocial issues, provided organizational and social life skills training, independent skills development, prevention of violence and unhealthy related social behaviors amongst the clients.
• Conducted recreational activities and capacity building for clients that lead to full economic, and social independence of individuals despite their mental health conditions.

• Conducted international refugee protection services including; Eligibility/Status determination interviews and decisions making, tracing and family reunification, repatriation, and search for durable solutions in collaboration with the refugee communities, local government, resettlement countries and implementing partners. Identified protection and vulnerable cases for resettlement in collaboration with USG JVA and INS, US Embassy officials and UNHCR Branch office resettlement unit in Nairobi.
• Wrote protection reports and participate in budget planning with the program units and strategic partners.
• Monitored and evaluated NGOs protection and assistance programs such as education, health, case management, social services, data base management, nutrition and IGAs to ensure maximum and meaningful refugee participation/empowerment especially women and children.
• Managed gender mainstreaming programming and integration into other NGOs programs.
• Supervised psychosocial program that involved many sessions of individual and group counseling refugee communities on various protection issues.
• I was involved in the contingency/security planning team, early warning systems, strategic planning and programme management at the sub-office and national levels.
• I was a staff representative to ensure the wellbeing of both national and international field staff.
• Identified protection issues that need follow up with UNHCR Branch Office in Nairobi or HQ in Geneva.
• Profiled all protection and vulnerable cases and make relevant recommendations to government and other units for relevant action.
• Supported the formulation and development of protection strategies and their implementation in accordance to the Geneva Conventions and other international legal instruments protecting the refugees and host communities.
• Supervised all refugee program activities for agencies contracted and sub-contracted by UNHCR.
• Headed repatriation and refugee status determination (RSD) teams in the camps and traveled on mission for refugee registration operations.
• Drafted contingency plans and led teams in emergency assessments /evaluations and wrote final reports.
• Led refugee assessment emergency teams to the border crossings and provided support.
• UNDP/World Food Program (IDPs) Eldoret, Kenya Major Responsibilities Led the coordination, management and supervised the regional emergency IDP program response for over 300,000 internally displaced persons and other affected populations.
• Developed food distribution action plans and protection intervention mechanism and strategies for the IDPs programs.
• Coordinated field operations in support of assistance for the returnees/resettlement and recovery projects on addition to advocacy with host authorities, other country team members and donors.
• Worked in collaboration with the local NGOs, Faith based organizations; Community based institutions and communities to create a peaceful transition from conflict to peaceful coexistence and return of the displaced to their homes.
• Assessed the IDPs needs, identified response gaps and established priorities to address protection and assistance needs of internally displaced peoples vulnerabilities and risks based on age, gender and diversity.
• Led the teams to formulate and develop protection strategies for IDPs and monitor their implementation as stipulated in the IASC Guidelines and Code of Conduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse at work places.
• Made follow up to ensure the protection and humanitarian assistance emergency activities are being implemented effectively by the actors.
• Monitored and evaluated the implementation of UNDP funded programs for the displaced persons that included food distribution, nutrition surveys, and advocacy with government ministries, social services, water/sanitation, Micro-enterprise, & distribution of agricultural Implements such as seeds and fertilizer for 300,000 IDPs.
• Advocated and raise awareness of the IDP issues through workshops, seminars, trainings focusing on the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement persons.
• Developed mechanisms and Strategies that raise awareness of the IDPs Guiding Principles and Humanitarian law standards such as the SPHERE standards and application of the Universal human rights law, and IHL.
• Chaired the Regional emergency, peace and reconciliation/Mediation committee that led to the return of thousands of IDP's to their farms.
• Assess livelihood conditions for 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and make security recommendations to the Government and NGOs for effective rapid responses.
• Provided UNDP/UNOPs Directors with reports advising them on the initiatives to increase the capacity of national authorities, UN Agencies, and NGOs to address emergency assistance and integration needs of IDPs.
• Chaired protection working groups on rotational basis at the provincial level for IDPs.
• Developed good working relationship with all parties including national authorities, donor representatives, and UN sister agencies and NGOs that ensured their program and activities actively supported protection and promoted search for durable solutions.
• Trained UN, NGOs, CBOs and Government officials on protection issues through participatory methodologies and developed effective monitoring tools to ensure proper protection and emergency assistance services for the IDPs.