The Position:

The primary role of the Gender and GBV Specialist is to lead the UNFPA Humanitarian GBV programme within the humanitarian-development-peace nexus as part of UNFPA Country Programme 2023-2027.

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA CO Representative and with guidance of the Assistant Representative and Emergency Coordinator, the Gender and GBV Specialist is responsible for providing overall strategic guidance and technical leadership in the planning, conceptualization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender and gender-based violence related initiatives in humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

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:

The Gender and GBV Specialist will be responsible for providing overall strategic guidance and technical leadership in the planning, conceptualization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender and gender-based violence related initiatives in humanitarian-development-peace nexus. This is including providing technical and programmatic inputs to the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Gender and GBV program. The Specialist also leads the GBV sub-working group together with UNHCR, and works in partnership with other working groups coordinators. The Gender/GBV Specialist is located in UNFPA Country Office in Moldova.

UNFPA is seeking to better position gender and GBV standalone programing, multi-sectoral and coordinated interventions and strengthening GBV services to ensure quality and timely response to the needs of the survivors of GBV. UNFPA is also seeking to ensure that gender and GBV-related policies and mechanisms are in place and endorsed by the government.

You would be responsible for:

A. Program Development, Implementation and Monitoring

• Lead the review and development of a comprehensive Gender and GBV program and oversee the program budget allocation and utilization of funds.
• Strengthen the partnership and program management mechanisms to ensure that UNFPA activities are regularly tracked and updated, funding status and allocation of budget to IPs is tracked, and work plan and indicators development and monitoring and reporting requirements are met.
• Document project development and knowledge for future replication and expansion.
• Prepare regular progress reports to donors and Inter-Agency coordination reports, document lessons learned, and share with the relevant UNFPA Regional Office, UNFPA Humanitarian Office, and other units as necessary.
• Liaise with the Country Office communication team to ensure the visibility of the program results as well as donor contributions.
• Encourage and support the establishment of strong linkages between existing SRH and GBV programs specifically on Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
• Oversee the procurement of Dignity Kits and other relevant commodities and monitor their distribution and utilization by the end-point user.
• Promote further localization efforts in collaboration with IPs by leading the engagement with women and girls and to increase their participation in the process of
  planning, monitoring, and evaluating activities.
• Review internal and inter-agency contingency plans, emergency preparedness plans, and documents to support the integration of GBV, including the country program.

B. Resource mobilization

• Ensure GBV programs are prioritized in resource mobilization efforts and proposals.
• Participate in meetings with in-country donors to discuss resource mobilization for GBV programming.
• Leverage resources for UNFPA to support inter-agency GBV activities under the GBV sub-working Group.

C. Capacity development

• Provide overall technical leadership on GBV in emergency programming ensuring a humanitarian-development nexus approach and developing the capacity of UNFPA and IP staff.
• Prepare and conduct training, including but not limited to, GBViE Minimum Standards, GBV Case Management,, Safe Spaces setup and management, Psychosocial Support service provision and others as identified by regular capacity assessments.
• Provide guidance and support to implementing and operational partners on Humanitarian Guiding Principles, GBV Case Management, PSEA, Safe Referral, and other
  key responses to GBV in the humanitarian setting.

D. Advocacy and awareness raising

• Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents and promote awareness on GBV issues.

E. Coordination

• Actively participate and ensure UNFPA representation in sector working groups.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Education and Research to support the provision of quality care to all survivors and target groups including youth.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including NGOs, UN agencies, the Refugee Coordination Forum, and the Inter-Agency team to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
• Ensure GBV issues are integrated into key assessments, e.g. joint multisectoral assessments.
• Active contribution to the Refugee Response Plan and national strategies and policies on
  GBV.

In collaboration with UNHCR:

• Coordinate and strengthen the GBV sub-working group.
• Collaborate with other sectors/working groups such as the Health Working Group, Child Protection sub-working Group, Accommodation, CASH, Youth working group, etc. to ensure GBV and youth mitigation within the sectors.
• Facilitate the review and implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures for GBV, support mapping of services and regular updating and dissemination of referral pathways.
• Coordinate the review and implementation of the GBV sub-working group work plan in line with the priorities of the GBV sub-working group RRP.
• Review and adopt existing modules to local contexts for capacity training for case management, PSS and coordination, and GBV mainstreaming.
• Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of sub-working group members on the prevention and response to GBV issues.
• Ensure all GBV sub-working group partners are aware of relevant policy guidelines, national laws and policies, technical standards, and other resources to inform action to address GBV-related issues.
• Support the dissemination of data outcomes of GBV/multi-cluster rapid assessments to GBV partners.
• Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV in the context of broader gender inequality issues and ensure the implementation in humanitarian action.
• Provide guidance on the emerging trends of GBV within Refugees and host communities to the GBV sub-working group.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business and Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, social sciences, human rights, humanitarian / development studies or other related field is required. A first-degree level university degree in combination with two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of experience working on gender and gender-based violence, of which 3 are at the international level, preferably in a development and humanitarian context.
• Proven experience in programme management, including planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation ensuring results based management
  principles and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Experience leading inter-agency coordination mechanisms with a wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrable knowledge of the critical components to facilitate effective
  inter-agency coordination.
• Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of how GBV manifests in development and humanitarian settings and ability to describe context-specific prevention and response actions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of development and humanitarian operations, including the ERP and Quantum System, and roles/responsibilities of key humanitarian actors.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be 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,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda,
• Leveraging the resources of National Governments & partners/building strategic alliances & partnership,
• Delivering results based programme,
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization,
• Strategically positioning UNFPA Programmes,
• Providing conceptual innovation to support Programme Effectiveness
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and Information,
• Providing Technical support and system,
• Strengthening the Programming capacity of country offices,
• Facilitating quality programmatic results

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic vision and focus,
• Engaging 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.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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