Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project Manager

INTERNAL & External VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTBackgroung:Innovative Humanitarian Solutions (IHS) is a forward-thinking international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, alleviating suffering, reducing the impact of disasters, and building resilient, self-reliant communities. Founded on July 1, 2003 in USA and registered in Ethiopia in July 2013, IHS operates with strong values of partnership, accountability, equality, and integrity to deliver sustainable and ethical humanitarian support. Since beginning operations in Ethiopia in 2013, IHS has implemented a range of humanitarian programs focused on emergency response, child and youth protection, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, food security, livelihoods, and support for refugees and internally displaced populations. The organization works in collaboration with government bodies, UN agencies, NGOs, and community partners to create protective environments and promote positive socio-economic change in conflict-affected and underserved regions of the country Reports to: Senior Program ManagerSupervises: GBV Prevention & Case management officers, WGSS Case workers, MHPSS Officers.Type of Employment- Four Months Contract with possibility of extension based on fund availability  ROLE PURPOSE: The GBV Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and quality implementation of Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programs. The role ensures that all activities are survivor-centered, aligned with international and national GBV standards, and integrated across protection, health, MHPSS, and legal services. The Project Manager provides technical leadership, oversees program planning, monitoring, and reporting, strengthens referral pathways and stakeholder partnerships, and ensures the safety, dignity, and empowerment of GBV survivors in humanitarian and development contexts.This role covers Shire, Sheraro.T/Adyabo,Ahsea,Alamata,Raya Alamata, and Ofla,KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Program Management and ImplementationLead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response activities.Ensure programming aligns with international standards, national policies, and organizational safety protocols.Develop annual work plans, budgets, and implementation strategies.Integrate GBV risk mitigation measures across sectors where applicable.2. Case Management OversightSupervise and mentor GBV case workers and related staff.Ensure high-quality, confidential, and timely survivor-centered case management services.Monitor adherence to guiding principles including safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and respect.Review complex cases and provide technical guidance as needed.3. Capacity Building and Technical SupportDesign and deliver training sessions on GBV core concepts, survivor-centered approaches, psychosocial support, and protection principles.Strengthen the technical capacity of staff, partners, a...