GBV Capacity Building and Program Manager

Jhpiego Ethiopia is seeking a GBV Capacity Building & Program Manager to lead and finalize the technical and programmatic implementation of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) component during Phase II of the Response-Recovery-Resilience for Conflict-Affected Communities in Ethiopia Project (3R-4-CACE). This is a temporary but critical assignment spanning December to the end of April.

The successful candidate will utilize the findings from the completed mapping and rapid assessment to drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive capacity building strategy for GBV service providers and relevant stakeholders. The Manager will provide overall program management, coordination, and technical leadership to ensure high-quality training roll-out, adherence to international standards, optimal budget use, and successful project closeout for the GBV component in conflict and climate-affected communities across Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Oromia regions.

Reporting Structure

• Position Reports To: Country Director
• Position Supervised: GBV Specialist and MEL Specialist

Program Leadership and Management (Focus on Implementation & Closeout)

• Program Oversight: Provide technical and programmatic leadership to ensure project goals are met during the critical implementation phase (Phase II) and ensure effective preparation for project closeout.
• Team Supervision: Directly oversee and manage project staff, including GBV Specialists and the MEL Specialist, guiding the delivery of capacity building activities.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with the donor, relevant government ministries (based on assessment findings), and regional stakeholders to ensure the smooth roll-out and integration of training programs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all capacity building activities adhere to nationally and internationally recognized GBV and humanitarian training standards.

GBV Technical Implementation and Capacity Building (Core Focus)

• Strategy Implementation: Lead the execution of the established capacity building strategy and curriculums based on the completed mapping/assessment findings.
• Training & Mentorship: Primary responsibility for providing and overseeing training to stakeholders and service providers in the target regions on key topics, including:
  • GBV case management and service delivery.
  • Basic GBV concepts and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse).
  • GBV referrals and coordination mechanisms.
  • GBV mainstreaming into other sectors.
• Curriculum Finalization: Provide final technical input and direction on all capacity building materials and curriculums, ensuring they are contextually relevant and evidence-based.
• Technical Input: Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to regional staff and service providers during and after training to ensure effective application of learned skills.
• Survivor-Centered Approach: Uphold the survivor-centered approach and GBV Guiding Principles throughout the training and mentorship process.

III. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Documentation (Amended)

• M&E Collaboration: Collaborate with the M&E team to track the effectiveness and uptake of the capacity building efforts and interpret results against Phase II indicators.
• Corrective Actions: Use monitoring data to rapidly identify and address necessary course corrections in the training strategy.
• Documentation & Learning: Lead the systematic documentation of learnings from the capacity building phase (including challenges and successes) to inform future programming and ensure successful closeout reporting.
• Manuscripts & Learning Products: Support the writing and development of academic manuscripts and various learning products derived from the project's data and implementation experience.
• Reporting & Planning: Lead the finalization of all project deliverables, including capacity building reports, final implementation summaries, and official closeout documentation, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Experience: At least 7–8 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, leading, and delivering large-scale GBV capacity building trainings and mentorship in large-scale donor-funded programs in Ethiopia or other countries. Proven experience transitioning from assessment/design to high-quality implementation is critical.
• Team Management: At least 7 years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary program team.
• Technical Expertise: Proven knowledge and ability to oversee the successful execution of GBV capacity building and service delivery programs.

Salary: Between 22,966 – 33,563 USD per annum. 

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

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