1. Limited empirical evidence on Post abortion care quality and integration within EmONC services; 
2. Inconsistent documentation across public and private facilities;
3. Legal and policy ambiguity affecting provider decision-making; and 
4. Stigma that may influence care-seeking, service delivery and routine reporting. 
   Findings are expected to inform ongoing project adjustments, provider capacity strengthening, operational guidance, policy dialogue and improved integration of PAC within routine maternal health services.
   Given the sensitivity of the topic and the operational complexity of implementing research in Somalia, a Study Coordinator is required to provide day-to-day technical, ethical, logistical and quality assurance support for implementation. The coordinator will work closely with Ipas, IRC, Ministry of Health counterparts, local data collectors, facility focal persons and study investigators to ensure that study activities are completed safely, ethically, on schedule and to the required quality standard.

• Provide and/or arrange the provision of short-term safe and culturally appropriate emotional and mental wellness supports, while respecting individual and family beliefs, traditions, customs, and spirituality;
• Develop and implement a strategy to support community outreach, record keeping, and participant information management;
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver healing, wellness, and other programming related to Gender-Based Violence;
• Develop healing and wellness tools, workshops, and strategies;
• Must be willing to assist in Indigenous cultural practices and protocols related to land-based healing and wellness activities;
• Initiate, facilitate, and maintain contact with victims and survivors;
• Coordinate intake procedures and work collaboratively with the team;
• Responsible for new participant intake assessments and developing intervention, support strategies, and care plans with the ability to match resources and services to the person’s unique circumstances;
• Integrate trauma-informed and healing-centred practices into service delivery, promoting strengths, choice, and collaboration while reducing barriers to participation and support;
• Assist individuals in developing wellness and safety plans, including setting wellness goals to cope with challenging emotions;
• Refer individuals and families to Elders, Traditional Healers, and Knowledge Keepers as requested and provide ongoing follow up;
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate in-person meetings with families and community agencies to ensure survivors & victims receive comprehensive wraparound supports;

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is preferred but not necessary;
• Minimum of 3 years of working in the field of human services with adults and youth experiencing trauma, grief and loss, mental health and substance use issues;
• Experience working within a harm reduction and dignified trauma informed care framework.
• Understanding of various aspects of holistic wellness and considers all components relating to a person’s wellbeing including emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrated decision-making, interviewing, and assessment skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, self-motivation and the ability to work independently;
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to perform research, and interpret, assess, and synthesize information in a logical manger and use in practice;
• Experience in program evaluation involving a variety of data collection and evaluation methods;
• Advanced organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities while working in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and work with a variety of people, groups, and organizations;
• Understanding of, or commitment to learning, First Nations traditional healing practices and models of wellness;

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• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, international development, public policy, gender studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications and content leadership.
• Demonstrated experience communicating research and evidence to non-technical audiences.
• Strong editorial, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience supporting high-level thought leadership and executive communications.
• Knowledge of gender equality, climate change, food systems, agriculture, or international development is highly desirable.
• Experience working in international organizations, research institutions, or development programs.

• Conducting gender analyses and assessments relevant to industrial development projects.
• Supporting the development and implementation of gender action plans.
• Advising project teams on gender-responsive approaches, indicators, and targets.
• Facilitating stakeholder consultations and capacity-building activities on gender equality.
• Monitoring and documenting project results related to women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming.
• Contributing to reports, knowledge products, and project documentation from a gender perspective.
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INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

• Identify and connect with green and inclusive climate tech companies and private sector entities.
• Provide technical assistance to the private sector and green businesses to promote technology and knowledge transfer.
• Support the development of collaborative business partnerships and communications with key stakeholders.
• Provide technical input on the delivery of green investment mobilization by contributing to activities such as, but not limited to, project ideation, investor engagement, and support project pipeline developmen

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in economics, business administration, finance, sustainable development, or green growth.
• Preferably 4 years of work experience related to green business development support, startup acceleration, roll out of climate technology, or delivery of green/sustainable finance projects.
• Understanding of the Lao private sector, entrepreneurial ecosystem, or startup acceleration is desirable.
• Experience in developing investment teasers, pitch decks, or other products that support matchmaking between business owners and financiers is a strong asset.
• Experience or knowledge of gender inclusivity or gender responsive technical assistance for business development is highly desirable.
• Private sector experience, and/or a wide network in the private sector of the Lao PDR is an asset.
• Experience in financial modelling is an asset.
• Experience working with National and sub-national government preferred.

• Post-secondary degree in Education, Social Work, Women's Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in adult education, training development, or a related field
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of gender equity and gender-based violence issues, feminist frameworks, and anti-oppression practices

• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources legislation and workplace policy development
• Excellent presentation, group facilitation, and public speaking skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proficiency with e-learning platforms and educational technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in business development and marketing, with an entrepreneurial orientation and a commitment to growing a fee-for-service training portfolio

• Minimum a university or graduate degree in social studies, international development, gender, or other relevant field;
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible protection experience, including at least three years focused on GBV programming in humanitarian, refugee or internal-displacement settings.
• Demonstrated experience in survivor-centred GBV case management and supervision, psychosocial support, referral systems, community-based prevention and GBV risk mitigation.
• Advanced practical knowledge of inter-agency GBV standards and tools, including GBV guiding principles, GBV case-management guidance, GBV Minimum Standards, GBVIMS/GBVIMS+, incident classification, information-sharing protocols and safe data practices.
• Experience designing, monitoring and adapting multi-site programmes; developing technical guidance; and contributing to proposals, budgets and donor reports.
• Strong record of training, coaching and mentoring staff and local partners, including remote and field-based technical accompaniment.
• Experience with coordination mechanisms, government counterparts, UN agencies and national/local organizations. South Sudan or comparable emergency experience is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication and relationship-management skills; ability to prioritise, travel frequently and work independently in complex environments.
• Excellent English writing skills;