The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is committed to strengthening evidence-based interventions across sectors, particularly in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Philippines. Through its 9th Country Programme, UNFPA supports the Philippine government in developing policies and programs that effectively prevent and respond to GBV, ensuring a human rights-based, survivor-centered approach that prioritizes the dignity, safety, and well-being of survivors. A critical component of this strategy is the development and enhancement of GBV data systems that uphold ethical standards, ensure confidentiality, and facilitate informed decision-making to improve service delivery.
The Government of the Philippines has reinforced its commitment to addressing GBV through the 2025-2030 National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women (NAP EVAW). A central pillar of this plan is the establishment of robust GBV data systems to generate timely, reliable, and actionable evidence that informs policy decisions, strengthens service delivery, and improves coordination among key stakeholders.
In alignment with national efforts, representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), as the Chair and Secretariat of the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children (IACVAWC), respectively, participated in an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) organized by the UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand, in July 2024. The meeting underscored the critical role of both prevalence and administrative data in addressing GBV, highlighting the need for ethical, digitized, and standardized data systems across sectors.
Recognizing the need to strengthen GBV data management, IACVAWC established a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Data Harmonization. This TWG brings together key government agencies responsible for GBV case management, service provision, data reporting, and utilization. To further advance this initiative, UNFPA, in collaboration with DSWD and PCW, convened a National GBV Data Forum during the 2024 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). This forum brought together international, national, and local experts to share best practices and emerging strategies for strengthening the Philippine GBV administrative data system. Discussions highlighted persistent challenges, including inconsistencies in definitions, reporting mechanisms, and case documentation, as well as the need to enhance ethical standards in data collection, management, and use, particularly in ensuring survivor confidentiality and informed consent.
Education:
Masters degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field of study.
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV):
At least ten (10) years of experience in working on gender-based violence with at least five years (5) of professional experience in GBV data management, case management, or information systems in the context of GBV prevention and response.
Proven experience working with government agencies, international organizations, or NGOs on developing or improving GBV data systems, case management frameworks, or related programs.
Expertise in Data Systems and Information Management:
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in the development, operationalization, and enhancement of GBV Case Management and Information Management Systems (IMS), preferably harmonized and coordinated systems.
In-depth knowledge with ethical data governance, including principles of confidentiality, survivor-centered data management, informed consent, and human rights-based approaches in data collection and use.
Experience in developing implementation and strategic plans, guidelines, and manuals related to ethical data management systems, particularly in GBV/VAWC.
Experience in Stakeholder Coordination and Capacity Building:
Experience in developing training modules and organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and capacity-building sessions for government agencies or service providers, ensuring understanding and adherence to ethical principles, human rights standards, and survivor-centered approaches.
Experience in working with technical working groups (TWGs), government entities, or multiple stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of strategic plans, roadmaps, and advocacy strategies.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
Knowledge in Filipino (Tagalog)/ Bisaya is an advantage, especially for engagement with local stakeholders for consultations and trainings
