Somalia: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist, Mogadishu, Somalia (based in Nairobi until further notice), ICS-10 (equivalent to P-3)

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2466

CLOSING DATE: 19 March 2014 ( 5:00 p.m, New York time)

POST TITLE: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist

CATEGORY: ICS-10 (equivalent to P-3)

DUTY STATION: Mogadishu, Somalia (based in Nairobi until further notice)

POST TYPE: Non-rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable)[1]

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Region (ASRO)

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING:

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative of the Somalia Office and direct supervision of the Gender Specialist for Somalia CO, Gender-Based Violence Specialist (GBV) will be based in Nairobi until further notice.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES/EXPECTED RESULTS:

I. Partnerships and Coordination

• Works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Human Development and Public Service, Directorate General for Women and Directorate General for Health, the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Internal Affairs, the UN Country Team, Humanitarian technical groups and other stakeholders to strengthen and facilitate inter-agency, multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response interventions at national and sub-national levels.

• The GBV Specialist is to assist the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator, and oversees the task forces that reports to the sub-cluster.

• Act as assistant coordinator for the inter-agency GBV Capacity Development Programme, which is part of the global programme

• Provide technical support in developing and implementing a multi-sectoral and coordinated GBV prevention and response programmes to include referral and reporting mechanisms, information sharing, coordination, and monitoring/evaluation.

• Act as the focal person of the GBV Information Management System.

II. Technical Support and Programming

• Coordinates and supports the coherent and effective implementation of the GBV the component of the humanitarian response process including the CAP,

• Using a results-based approach incorporating creativity, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs thorough monitoring and reporting.

• Collaborates with other stakeholders and partners, in Government institutions, the donor community and the civil society, to ensure mainstreaming of culture, gender and human rights in all population and development programmes and policies.

• Supports and advises the country office humanitarian response programme and builds knowledge and programming practices in relation to GBV through information sharing and facilitation of external and internal trainings aimed at multi-sectoral prevention and response.

• Provides technical support to the development of relevant legislative, policy and advocacy documents to address GBV in the context of broader gender (inequality) issues.

• Assists in writing proposals and engaging in resource mobilization efforts to support joint programming and the UN Delivering as One initiative.

• Responsible for the overall coordination, design and monitoring of GBV component within the humanitarian response programme of the work of UNFPA in Somalia.

III. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action.

• Supervises preparation by implementing partners of annual and other periodic work plans and monitors and evaluates progress according to the Project monitoring plan, including contracts with UNFPA partners towards projected programme results, and documents and applies lessons learnt to close the gaps.

• Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels, and coordinates timely delivery of quality project and financial reporting and ensures adequacy with finance and activities.

• Undertakes regular monitoring missions and meetings with relevant actors including project partners in assessing the GBV trends, patterns and advises on the prevention and response strategies.

• Document lessons learnt and participate in dissemination to relevant partners.

• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

i) Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change

ii) 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

iii) Required Skillset:

· Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda

· Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships

· Delivering results based programmes

· Internal and external communication and resource mobilization****

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE:

· Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, or gender and development or related field;

.• 5 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience in programme management, including large multi-sectoral projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners;

• Experience in drafting and implementing legislation, in particular, related to GBV issues;

• Knowledge of gender issues in humanitarian context, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards;

• Prior training in gender and GBV issues and their application in humanitarian, recovery and development settings;

• Experience in utilizing the following internationals tools: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; GBV Coordination Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations;

• Field experience in complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response is an asset;

• Prior experience in the UN system will be a strong asset;

• Fluency in English is required.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits.

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