Technical Lead, GBV in Emergencies

Kirkens Nødhjelp/ Norwegian Church Aid; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Church Aid is seeking a Senior Advisor for GBV in Emergencies to strengthen high-quality, evidence-based GBV programming across humanitarian work. You will work with country offices, partners and global networks to provide technical leadership and translate standards into context-specific practice.

You will guide capacity building, support learning across contexts, and contribute to the development of NCA's GBV work, including monitoring, results-based management and donor

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in social work, social sciences, gender studies, humanitarian affairs, or international development
• At least five years of specialised GBV programming experience in conflict, post-conflict or humanitarian settings
• Strong technical knowledge of international standards for GBV in Emergencies (IASC GBV Guidelines, Minimum Standards)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to travel to country offices and humanitarian responses, including high-risk contexts
• A meaningful role with the opportunity to strengthen humanitarian GBV programming across multiple country contexts
• Collaboration with engaged colleagues and partners in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Strengthen programme quality through survivor-centred, evidence-based approaches aligned with the IASC GBV Guidelines and the Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies, adapting tools and guidance to country contexts, with a particular focus on case management.
• Promote the integration of GBV prevention and response into broader humanitarian programming, collaborating with other thematic advisors and humanitarian colleagues.
• Provide thought leadership in your areas of expertise and contribute to the content and execution of NCA's Humanitarian Strategic Plan.
• Promote programme innovation and cross-country learning, maintain an overview of portfolio developments and thematic trends, and document good practices and lessons learned.
• Provide technical advice and regular follow-up for GBV programmes in assigned country offices, advising on strategy, programme design, implementation and results-based management.
• Provide technical input and quality assurance for monitoring, evaluation and reporting, working with country offices and relevant colleagues to strengthen evidence-based programming.
• Build the technical capacity of country office staff and partners through participatory training, mentoring, coaching and practical guidance.
• Support funding proposals and resource mobilisation in collaboration with country offices and the Donors & Partnership team, ensuring technical quality and adherence to donor and organisational requirements.
• Represent NCA in relevant technical working groups, coordination platforms and networks; advise colleagues and senior management on GBV.
• Contribute technical expertise to policy, advocacy and internal and external communication.
• An advanced degree in social work, social sciences, gender studies, humanitarian affairs, international development or a related field. Substantial relevant field experience may compensate for formal education.
• At least five years of specialised experience in GBV prevention and response programming in conflict, post-conflict or humanitarian settings, including at least three years of international experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of international standards for GBV in Emergencies and practical experience applying survivor-centred approaches.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, advice and quality assurance across the programme cycle, including programme design, results-based management, monitoring and reporting.
• Solid experience in training, mentoring and capacity development, particularly through participatory approaches.
• Experience developing funding proposals or providing quality assurance for their technical components.
• A good understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and experience collaborating with country teams and partner organisations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French and/or Arabic are an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to travel to country offices and humanitarian responses, including high-risk contexts and, when required, at short notice

Skills

GBV programming

Humanitarian field experience

IASC GBV Guidelines

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Advanced degree in social sciences/related field

Job description

Norwegian Church Aid is seeking a Senior Advisor for GBV in Emergencies to strengthen high-quality, evidence-based GBV programming across humanitarian work. You will work with country offices, partners and global networks to provide technical leadership and translate standards into context-specific practice.

You will guide capacity building, support learning across contexts, and contribute to the development of NCA's GBV work, including monitoring, results-based management and donor