Job Description
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UNFPA is inviting talented Gender Based Violence in Emergencies Experts to apply for our upcoming Surge Workshop in Senegal in April 2024 . This transformative training and assessment experience is focused on honing skills in different areas of humanitarian response with special attention to infectious diseases.
Candidates who attend the workshop and pass the assessment will be added to the UNFPA Surge Response Roster used for rapid deployment of experts as part of our humanitarian response activities around the world.
Key Workshop Details :
- In-depth training and assessment sessions led by seasoned professionals
- Practical exercises to reinforce learning
- Networking opportunities with peers and technical experts
- Access to valuable resources and materials
Experts with experience in GBV Programming, Coordination and Information Management are welcome to apply.
If you are passionate about working in humanitarian response with UNFPA and eager to enhance your capabilities, we encourage you to submit your application by January 19, 2024 . All candidates that apply will be notified of results once we assess the applications. More details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Experts selected for the roster will be considered for deployment to emergencies as:
GBV program specialist to oversee the implementation of UNFPA’s GBV programming in a humanitarian emergency. UNFPA’s GBV programming in humanitarian emergencies is multi-sectoral and involves implementing partners and other stakeholders from the affected communities, such as NGO and government, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations that engage in comprehensive prevention and response initiatives in line with a survivors -centered approach.
GBV coordinator to systematize prevention and response interventions within the humanitarian architecture coordination mechanisms, such as GBV Sub-Sector/Cluster and GBV working groups. The GBV Coordinator represents the GBV Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) and works closely with the Protection Cluster and the Child Protection AoR in addition to other clusters in the area of risk mitigation and GBV integration across the humanitarian system.
GBV information management specialist to support UNFPA GBV Programs. To represent UNFPA in and contribute to inter-agency assessment processes; support the design and implementation of UNFPA-led GBV needs assessments and situation analyses; provide support to UNFPA implementing partners on GBV information management.
Qualifications and Skills required:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant (eg GBV, protection, human rights) job experience with graduate degree (equivalent of a Masters)
- Experience in management and/or coordination of multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response programs in emergencies, experience with direct implementation preferred.
- Demonstrate understanding of survivor-centered approach, believes in gender equality and applies, promotes and integrates gender analysis into humanitarian programming
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, with team members based in other countries/organizations.
- Knowledge of resource mobilization; CERF, Flash Appeals and pooled funds.
- Proficiency in French is required and working knowledge of English is strongly preferred.
For Coordination post; understanding of the 6 functions of Coordinators.
For the GBV information management profile, strong technical skills are required, including strong data management, analysis and visualization skills. Advanced skills in IM tools such as Kobo, Activityinfo, Excel/Access/SQL/PSS and/or Power BI are desired.
FRENCH VERSION
UNFPA is looking for new Experts in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies and invites them to send their applications for our next Training Workshop on Humanitarian Emergency Deployment which will be held in Senegal, this month . April 2024 . This training and assessment experience focuses on developing skills in the different areas of humanitarian response, with particular attention to infectious diseases.
Candidates who participate in the workshop and pass the assessment will be integrated into the UNFPA expert pool used for the rapid deployment of emergency response specialists, as part of the UNFPA’s humanitarian response activities. ‘UNFPA, worldwide.
Key workshop details :
- In-depth training and assessment sessions led by experienced professionals
- Practical exercises to reinforce learning
- Networking opportunities with peers and technical experts
- Access to dedicated resources and equipment
Experts with experience in programming, coordination and information management in the area of GBV are invited to apply.
If you are passionate about humanitarian work and UNFPA’s mandate but also eager to improve your capabilities, we encourage you to submit your application before January 19, 2024 . All applicants who apply will be informed of the results once the applications have been evaluated. More details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Experts selected to join the pool will be pre-selected for deployment in emergency situations as:
GBV PROGRAM SPECIALIST to oversee the implementation of the UNFPA gender-based violence (GBV) program in a humanitarian emergency. UNFPA’s GBV programming in humanitarian emergencies is multi-sectoral and involves implementing partners and other stakeholders from affected communities, such as NGOs and governments, UN agencies and other national and international organizations that engage in comprehensive prevention and response initiatives in accordance with a survivor-centered approach.
GBV COORDINATOR in order to coordinate multi-sector prevention and response interventions within the coordination mechanisms of the humanitarian architecture, such as the GBV sub-clusters (which is part of the Protection Cluster), GBV sectors/working groups, while representing the GBV area of responsibility and working closely with the Protection Cluster and the AoR Child Protection Group, as well as other humanitarian sectors;
GBV INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST to support UNFPA GBV programs; represent UNFPA in inter-agency evaluation processes and contribute to them; support the design and implementation of UNFPA-led GBV needs assessments and situation analyses; provide support to UNFPA implementing partners on GBV information management
Qualifications and skills required
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (international) with a higher education diploma (equivalent to a master’s degree),
- Experience managing and/or coordinating multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response programs in emergency situations, preferably with direct implementation experience.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the survivor-centered approach, believe in gender equality, and apply, promote and integrate gender analysis into humanitarian programming.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, with team members based in other countries/organizations.
- Knowledge of resource mobilization; CERF, flash appeals and mutual funds.
- Fluency in French required, English strongly desired.
For the coordination position, understanding of the 6 functions of coordinators.
For the GBV Information Management profile, strong technical skills are required, including strong data management, analysis and visualization skills. Advanced skills in information management tools such as Kobo, Activityinfo, Excel/Access/SQL/PSS and/or Power BI are desired.