Job Overview/Summary: The WPE Senior Program Officer will support the WPE manager to establish and oversee overall GBV response and prevention activities in WPE Project sites in Mandalay. She/He will coordinate with the WPE Senior Manager and Manager in developing program strategy and design at identified service locations according to context, capacity, and local needs. Additionally, she/he will be responsible for the coordination and representation of WPE’s programming among community leaders and other NGOs.  The WPE Senior Program Officer will directly supervise and provide technical support to WPE Response Officers and WPE Prevention Officers to support the productive day-to-day operation of program activities. These activities include GBV programming – GBV, SRHR, and protection awareness sessions, case management, coordination with GBV actors and other stakeholders to provide referrals and quality service, and psychosocial support group sessions.  She will be responsible for hiring, providing training, and supervising staff at these locations, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operation of program activities. The position will be based in the IRC Mandalay office, with often travel to project sites. Major Responsibilities: 

 Technical Quality

Support the WPE Manager to establish and strengthen GBV programming according to identified service gaps and community needs.Provide direct technical support to Response officers, Prevention officers in the provision of GBV response and prevention services, serve as a technical focal person for program work.Manage and organize in provision of emergency assistance to vulnerable women and girls, and the distribution of NFIs to vulnerable beneficiaries.Conduct skill assessments for Response officers and support, providing technical support to case workers to promote the capacity and skillfulness of staff who are providing direct services to GBV survivors. Identify any technical issues raised by the team through the regular field visit and meetings, then make sure to address technical issues.Conduct weekly case review meetings for technical guidance in case management and ad hoc meetings for urgent needs and emergency cases.Lead referral and service mapping in Mandalay. Ensure proper tracking for response activities, storage in soft and hard copies according to the Data Protection protocol in GBVIMS.Work closely with the WPE M&E manager to ensure data validation and accuracy of case data.Address any technical issues raised by the Response team.If the program moves to mixed modality or fully partnership modality, support partners technically in the areas above (including through training, coaching, etc.)  Staff Supervision & Development Oversee the day-to-day operation of WPE program activities. Directly supervise Response and Prevention officers and community-based staff.  Assist WPE Manager in developing an annual work plan for program activities and ensure the activities are on trackConduct regular spot facilitation checks through field monitoring visits and other requested MEAL activitiesOversee the startup of new activities, including Psychosocial Support Groups activities.Ensure the monitoring data is correct according to GBVIMS.Support staff capacity and administrative tasks.Facilitate weekly Officer Meetings to discuss program challenges and plans for ongoing and new activitiesContribute to the strategic vision and planning of WPE programs and activities in collaboration with WPE Managers and Officers, including identifying program gaps and areas for growth and improvement, and developing creative solutions to existing challengesPromote GBV Guiding Principles of safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and respect throughout all WPE activities. Coordination & RepresentationCoordinate with Managers and Senior managers to lead program strategy and design at identified service locations, according to context, capacity, and local needsCoordination and collaboration with WPE team members and other departments, such as health program and protection program in the implementation of integration activities, promotion of capacity building.Attend coordination meetings (with NGO staffs, in the community) on behalf of the WPE program. Make sure meeting updates and decisions are shared with the wider group.  Conduct meeting with government actors (polices) and other relevant actors to advocate the safety and security issues for women & girls and prevent & response GBV in collaborative approaches.Respond to community and beneficiary complaints in a timely and professional manner, with support from the WPE Manager as neededLiaise with external partners, including the health and protection sectors, and advocate as neededOtherCompile and submit monthly activities report, and quarterly report on a regular basis to WPE Manager and WPE M&E Manager.Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with IRC Operational policies.Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.