Women's Protection and Empowerment Training Officer (National Position)

International Rescue Committee (Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand)

Tak, Thailand

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50+ countries and in 28 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

About this position

The Women's Protection and Empowerment Training Officer is responsible for capacity building through training on gender-based violence and gender equality, supporting community-based efforts to respond to and prevent violence against women and girls.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver training on gender-based violence (GBV) and related issues to project beneficiaries and conduct training of trainers (TOT) for local NGOs, CBOs, community leaders and civil society organizations (CSO), who are working with GBV survivors.
• Deliver training on healthy communication and maintaining positive relationships to couples in the refugee camps and implement training activities in partnerships with relevant community-based organizations.
• Deliver trainings focusing on men engagement in promoting gender equality and behavior change to targeted men and boys from targeted community by collaborating with local community-based organizations and community leaders.
• Conduct Training of Trainers and implement systematic training observations and constructive feedback mechanisms.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in social work, gender studies, or a related field.
• Experience in training and capacity building in the area of gender-based violence and gender equality.
• Strong understanding of gender issues and the dynamics of gender-based violence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.