GBV Outreach Officer

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 27/02/2026
  • Location: Ukraine
GBV / VAWG
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Adhere to and actively promote a women- and girl-centered approach, as well as the guiding principles of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.
  • Ensure the preparation, facilitation, and delivery of awareness-raising sessions on GBV for women and girls at risk and survivors of GBV, as well as healthcare workers, other service providers and disseminate critical information on available services for GBV survivors. Maintain reporting on qualitative and quantitative indicators, complete relevant registration and participant assessment forms, and prepare conclusions.
  • Developing gender-sensitive messages and awareness-raising materials, as well as accessible GBV services for the target audience.
  • Organize and implement awareness campaigns aimed at increasing understanding of GBV, actively engaging affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach initiatives by collecting participant feedback to inform future campaigns and improve effectiveness, including feedback analysis from recipients to determine satisfaction levels and identify needs for enhancing outreach approaches.
  • Participate in the collection, analysis, and submission of information on key protection risks faced by women and girls in communities, including service mapping, GBV risk assessments, and Safety Audits. Prepare reports and use the data obtained to inform planning, improvement, and implementation of awareness-raising activities and WPE IRC programs in general.
  • Conduct needs assessments for women and adolescent girls to ensure they receive dignity kits, analyze results, and organize distribution to GBV survivors or those at risk, while following a sensitive approach and ensuring a safe environment.
  • Organize and facilitate group sessions with participants using materials and approaches from the Safe Space to Learn , “Girls Shine” and “Women Rise” programs, adapted to the local context.
  • Participate in crisis response, including providing life-saving and initial psychological support to women and girls affected by conflict-related emergencies, and support for evacuated populations at evacuation and transit hubs.
  • Actively participate in internal and external training events, capacity-building sessions, and professional development activities focused on GBV prevention and response.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly activity and achievement reports in accordance with Program requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
 
  • Language: Ukrainian required; recommended English
  • Education: Higher education in social work, human rights, psychology, public health, humanities, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in community engagement, mobilization, and work with women and girls affected by armed conflict
  • Strong understanding and commitment to the well-being of women and girls, and support for their healing after experiences of violence
  • Ability to respond to emergencies when needed and support the Women’s Protection team in providing assistance as required
  • Experience in facilitating group activities, training sessions, workshops, and mentoring others
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to work in a multitasking environment, manage pressure effectively, adapt to change, and demonstrate flexibilit

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