Gender Based Violence Specialist

Job Identification : 14352
Locations : Maroua, Cameroon
Posting Date : 10/25/2023, 11:40 AM
Apply Before : 11/04/2023, 10:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full time
Grade : P3
Vacancy Type : Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational
Non-Rotational
Contract Duration : 1 Year
Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience
Required Languages
French, English
Vacancy Timeline : 1 Week
Job Category
Gender Equality & Human Rights
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Job Description : The Position:

Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Representative, direct supervision of the Deputy Representative and programme guidance by Humanitarian Coordinator and GBV Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure effective and efficient, programmatic and operational support to UNFPA’s programming on GBViE at subnational level with a focus on the Lac Tchad Basin in Cameroon but a larger a geographical scope (Far North, North East and Adamawa regions as relevant), supporting the country office in implementing the Country Programme.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Cameroon is facing a humanitarian crisis in its northern part of the country which is interlinked with other crises around the Lac Tchad Basin. In the Cameroon Far North region, approximately 1 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance and half of them are women and girls at higher risk of GBV. The climate fragility of that region is exacerbating the vulnerabilities and IPV and child marriage are regularly reported on the rise during droughts and floods. The incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring that our GBViE programme is built on sound evidence, considering state-of-the-art research and innovative practices. It will also help ensure that GBViE response is provided in a timely manner and in coherent application of GBViE minimum Standards and other key guidance.

You would be responsible for:

To ensure its timely implementation, responsibilities and tasks of the Gender-Based Violence Specialist, may include, but are not limited to the following:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role Description:

GBV programming in humanitarian emergencies is multi-sectoral and involves organizations and actors from the displaced and host communities, NGO and government implementing partners, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations that engage in comprehensive prevention and response initiatives.

Key duties include:  assessment and planning; partnership development; training and sensitization; and monitoring and evaluation. Planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of GBV initiatives will be conducted through the use of available global guidelines and standards, and will be in line with UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies. UNFPA is leading the GBV AoR, the GBV coordination body under the Protection Cluster, the incumbent will represent UNFPA as member and support the GBV Coordinator for the Far North to enable a better-coordinated response to GBV in the humanitarian setting.

You would be responsible for:

Programme Development and Implementation

Conduct field assessments and/ or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV prevention and response.  Where appropriate, ensure GBV issues are integrated in other key assessments.
In partnership with relevant UN, national and international NGOs, Red Cross, and government stakeholders, develop a comprehensive GBV programme in line with available global guidance that adheres to UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies in Maroua and in coherence with exiting projects.
Guide UNFPA GBV staff under your supervision, implementing partners, and national authorities in planning and implementing GBV programmes related to refugees, IDPs/returnees and host communities.
Coordinate and facilitate training sessions on GBV in emergencies for health care providers, community services officers, security personnel, the refugee/IDP population, etc.
Oversee the procurement of emergency post-rape kits and other relevant commodities and monitor their distribution and utilization by the end-point user.
Support the CO to accelerate implementation of activities funded through BHA, Norway, CERF, UNFPA Emergency Response Fund under the geographic scope of the region and engage with donors to raise additional programme funds in line with overarching vision and work plan.
 
Partnerships

Maintain solid working relationships with the GBV AoR Coordinator in Maroua, the Humanitarian Coordination and the GBV coordinator, the the Head of Office in Maroua as well as other colleagues intervening in SRH and M&E, for quality program and agile implementation of GBViE UNFPA activities,
Provide regular and comprehensive updates related to UNFPA’s progress to address GBV and represent UNFPA with GBV AoR, Protection and Health Sectors and other relevant actors in Maroua as well other humanitarian coordination bodies, in due coordination with the Head of Office in Maroua and the GBV Coordinator
Under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative/Head of Office, to ensure that GBV issues are adequately considered in the context of the humanitarian response efforts.
Establish linkages between existing Gender, SRH, Youth, P&D portfolio to ensure synergies between programmes that maximize programme impact.
Ensure programme implementation of IPs work plans, support them and monitor progress report and activities.

Reporting

Monitor GBViE assistance provided by UNFPA through implementing partners to crisis affected populations.
Monitor UNFPA’s GBViE programme activities by keeping a close record of activities, such as capacity building, expenditures and agreements made with local partners.
Contribute to the regular progress reports and document lessons learned and share with the relevant UNFPA Regional Office, UNFPA Humanitarian and Fragile Contexts Branch, and other units as necessary.
Support field office on coordination of GBViE issues and prepare reports and SitReps, as required.
Capacity Development

Provide coaching to newly recruited staff and consultants on GBV, where appropriate and in the geographic scope.
Coach and build capacity of relevant staff members as well as staff of implementing partners responding to emergency/humanitarian crisis, as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:  

Advanced technical degree with specialization in areas such as social work, public health, gender, law/human rights, international relations, and/or other related social science disciplines.
Knowledge and Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience preferably in humanitarian affairs, emergency relief management, public health or other related areas, prior experience in region an asset
Specialized experience addressing GBViE preferably at the international level, experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, humanitarian programming and coordination.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a multinational and multicultural environment.
Direct experience providing support to GBV survivors as an asset.
Familiarity with Excel, desktop publishing software, and basic website management.
Demonstrated understanding of the survivor-centered approach to GBV programming, particularly in the context of information management (i.e. GBVIMS training), and use of GBViE minimum standards
Knowledge of the Cluster System, Humanitarian Reform and humanitarian programme cycle and architecture.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, effective resources for decision-making and advocacy purposes.
Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams.
Experience with the UN and/or international NGOs is an asset

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Core Competencies:

Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda.
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programme
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders
Leading, developing, and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
Making decisions and exercising judgment
Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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