The position will report directly to the Representative and will be under the technical leadership of the GBV Regional Specialists, the post will be responsible for leading and coordinating actions on GBV prevention and response working in close collaboration with Government, multi-lateral, bilateral partners, UN colleagues and civil society towards the reduction of gender-based violence. The GBV Specialist will ensure alignment with Government priorities and UNFPA’s mandate, policies and procedures and will lead and support coordination mechanisms including the joint UN GBV Sub Working Group and the GBViE Inter-Agency Working Group.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with GBV Analyst and team to lead GBV through close partnership with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
Under the technical supervision of the GBV Regional Specialists, implementing the strengthening of GBV case management services delivered by government and non-government actors through close partnership, this includes the strengthening of GBV administrative data management and strengthening and scaling up a national GBV database system.
Oversee the implementation of activities in GBV health and case management services including improved quality, timeliness, and accessibility.
Under the guidance of the GBV Regional Advisor, contribute to the development and contextualization and institutionalization of health and case management service protocols, standards and tools and policies.
Support to referral pathway strengthening work at national and subnational levels including through the implementation of referral pathway standard operating procedures.
Working closely with national UNFPA officers to ensure the linkages with GBV response services including safe and timely service referrals.
Working closely with Government, civil society, and UN partners to advance the national action plan on GBV prevention.
Under the technical supervision of the Regional GBV Specialist and GBV colleagues in the office, ensure that all advocacy and communications messaging is in line with best global practice.
In close partnership with relevant government partners, support to coordination of GBV response services along the referral pathway, particularly in health and social services.
Under the technical supervision of the Regional GBV Specialist, providing guidance in the GBV in Emergency, planning, monitoring, and reporting integration in the humanitarian sector.
Support existing GBV coordination mechanisms including the joint UN and partners GBV coordination groups.Managing UNFPA’s GBV programme interventions and supporting the GBV team in working with implementing partners’ workplans and budgets, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Working with the chair and secretary of GBV related multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms at the national, and sub-national levels to strengthen their management, planning and reporting capacity.
Ensuring management oversight of the GBV programme budgets, expenditures and reports in line with the programme manager delegation of authority.
Lead and chair as necessary GBV partners groups or inter-agency GBV working groups as needed. Support the work of the UN interagency Gender Theme Group.
Education:
Advanced degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, gender, international relations, international law, human rights, or related field.
Work Experience:
At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of gender and gender-based violence and addressing harmful social and gender norms programming and their application in development or humanitarian settings.
Experience in programme / project management including experience in multi-sector projects and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners.
Proven experience in coordinating / managing teams.
Technical knowledge and experience in GBV prevention and response including case management using a survivor-centered approach.
Experience in humanitarian coordination particularly in area of GBViE is desirable.
Strong interpersonal communication skills including development of communications products.
Excellent report writing and compelling oral presentations.
Field experience is a strong asset.
Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.
Prior experience in psychosocial support will be an asset.
