Hardship LevelH (no hardship)
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeGS7
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2023-10-01
Job Posting End DateJuly 21, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionSenior GBV Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior GBV Associate supports the operations¿ efforts to fulfil UNHCR¿s mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and guidance. The Senior GBV Associate works under direct supervision of a more senior GBV/Protection colleague who defines overall work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. The Senior GBV Associate will focus on strengthening GBV case management supervision as well as safe and ethical data collection and further analysis of GBV trends. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive GBV strategy and represents the Office externally on GBV standards and policy as guided by the supervisor. The incumbent prepares relevant documentation and follows-up on administrative requirements of GBV projects. S/he collaborates closely with the UNHCR management and the Protection team in the country and strengthens working relations with other agencies involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. S/he promotes alignment with GBV minimum standards and respect of GBV Guiding Principles. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. S/he also ensures that persons of concern, in particular women and girls, are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Assist the Associate Protection Officer or Associate GBV Officer and/or the Protection Officer or GBV Officer in the preparations and holdings of the coordination meetings of the GBV sub-working group (and/or Protection Working Group) or support follow-up required within GBV sub-clusters chaired by other organizations. - Support the development of coordination tools such as referral pathways. - Provide inputs to multi-sectoral GBV strategy as part of the operation¿s broader Protection and Solutions Strategy, coordinate timely reporting on progress including the documentation of promising practices; - Under the overall guidance of the Protection Officer or GBV Officer /Senior Protection Officer or Senior GBV Officer, support the development and implementation of programming for specialized GBV prevention and response based on needs, risks and capacity assessments at the onset of an emergency and throughout all phases of displacement. - Participate in conducting, consolidating and reporting on GBV assessments including gender equality components at least once per year, linked to annual planning processes and participatory assessments and sharing strategic trends analyses. - Contribute to support other sectors/units on GBV risk mitigation under overall guidance of Associate Protection Officer or Associate GBV Officer / Protection Officer of GBV Officer. - Support in providing technical guidance to partners and government counterparts on GBV minimum standards under overall direction of the supervisor. - Contribute to GBV partners¿ monitoring by undertaking regular field visits and drafting monitoring reports. - Contribute to drafting donor reports. - Provide GBV case management services for survivors at high risk and/or other complex cases (if relevant in operation) and follow-up with other units/partners as relevant. - Ensure technical supervision of UNHCR staff providing GBV case management (including coaching and implementation of staff care strategies). - Facilitate and contribute to the design of GBV capacity building initiatives, including on GBV safe disclosure and referrals. - Ensure the wishes of survivors are prioritized as per the survivor-centred approach. - Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures for GBV as well as the GBV minimum standards and Guiding Principles. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For G7 - 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Human rights, Social Anthropology, Social work, Law, International Development, Social Sciences, or other relevant field. HCR Protection Learning Prg; HCR Gender Equality Lrng prg. HCR Gender-Based Violence (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential 4 years of previous work experience relevant to the function of GBV in a local context, having experience in the field of GBV prevention, mitigation and response, broader protection or social work involving empowerment of women and girls, gender, child protection, mental health, counselling and working with survivors, humanitarian and development issues. Applied experience in survivor-centred approach, GBV guiding and Case management principles related to GBV programs. Demonstrated knowledge in gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and apply, promote and integrate gender analysis into humanitarian programming. Demonstrated knowledge of and implementation of multi-sectorial responses to GBV and support to other sectors to mainstream GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. Demonstrated knowledge and application of GBV prevention theory and appropriate GBV prevention and behaviour change strategies at different stages of the humanitarian response. Knowledge and demonstrated use of UNHCR and Interagency GBV tools and Guidance. Desirable Demonstrated understanding of critical issues around GBV data and knowledge of safe and ethical data collection and analysis and conducting assessments. Demonstrated knowledge of engagement with GBV Interagency humanitarian architecture. Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to engaging with and mobilizing communities Good understanding of displacement and protection issues including, child protection, education and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) Capacity development and training PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) Coordination PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation TR-Training - Virtual and face to face (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile Operational Context
The conflict in Ukraine resulted in a significant shift in the refugee landscape in the Czech Republic. With hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees crossing into the country in the first year of the conflict, the scope of UNHCR Czechia significantly expanded in the past year. While UNHCR has been present in country for many years through its Representation for Central Europe focusing primarily on advocacy, the Ukraine crisis has resulted in a need and opportunity for heightened operational engagement, working with municipalities and communities across the country. Prior to the war in Ukraine, there was only one partner, the office has now established relationships with 6 new national implementing partners delivering inclusion, empowerment, and specialized protection services in support to the national response across the Czech Republic. The Country Office also expanded its engagement with line Ministries actively supporting refugee inclusion and protection. In addition, UNHCR, as per its mandate, has established, in coordination with the government, an inter – agency Refugee Coordination Forum and a Protection Working Group, bringing together actors delivering assistance and appealing for funds under the Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Ukraine Situation.
The UNHCR Multi-Country Office (MCO) covers 4 countries, namely the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The Office is based in Prague, Czech Republic and in order to prioritize GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response programming in-country, is seeking to hire a Senior GBV Associate. S/he is a member of the Protection Unit of the MCO and will report to the Protection Officer or another more senior colleague.
The Senior GBV Associate supports the Protection Officer with handling matters pertaining to refugee protection, namely GBV in line with UNHCR policy and other relevant UNHCR and interagency sector guidelines. S/he supports in conducting, consolidating, and reporting on GBV assessments, and sharing strategic trends analysis. S/he provides technical guidance to other sectors/units to ensure adequate cross-sectoral AGD (Age, Gender and Diversity) and GBV risk mitigation. Undertaking regular field missions and partners monitoring, s/he will guide partners and government counterparts on GBV minimum standards under overall direction of the supervisor. The Senior GBV Associate will also assist in case management of high risk and/or other complex cases including those with a mental health or health profile. Furthermore, s/he will support in conducting and regularly updating a mapping of existing services to address GBV, including community capacities and structures;
As work with implementing and operational partners as well as with refugee and local communities and organizations to develop community-owned activities to address is central to the office’s strategy, the incumbent is expected to have experience in participatory and community-based protection approaches and to spend time in developing relationships with the concerned populations to understand the perspectives, capacities, and resources of refugees and advise the protection team accordingly, analysing and identifying the specific protection risks and needs of women and men, children, youth and older persons, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups.
The Senior GBV Associate may also be asked to support the implementation of the UNHCR PSEA policy, including capacity strengthening for UNHCR implementing partners, with a particular focus on ensuring that a survivor-centred approach is followed.
Language Requirements
Knowledge of English as the UN working language of the duty station and Czech language is required.
Desirable Candidate Profile
- Relevant working experience on gender based violence and/or gender equality programming.
- Knowledge of GBV in the Czech context – prevention, mitigation, and response.
- Broader protection or social work involving empowerment of women and girls, gender, child protection, mental health, counselling and working with survivors, community empowerment, communication with communities (CwC), accountability to affected populations (AAP), humanitarian and development issues.
- Advanced communication and drafting skills.
- Previous experience in conducting protection sensitive GBV and/or child protection interviews is advantageous.
- Facilitation / training experience.
- Furthermore, s/he will be a dynamic team player with a proactive approach to work and a keen interest in refugee protection, inclusion, and integration.
Additional information:
Candidates must be legally present in the Czech Republic at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Remuneration:
In case of appointment, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
G-7 Salary range: NET CZK 55,573 - CZK 68,484
Benefits:
Annual leave: UNHCR staff members holding a fixed-term appointment will accrue annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days for each full calendar months of service (i.e. 30 working days per year).
Pension system: Staff members holding a fixed-term appointment will become participants in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).
Health insurance plan: locally recruited staff members in the Czech Republic will be enrolled in the National Health System of Czech Republic. The coverage is also optionally available for eligible family members.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. No late applications will be accepted. UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): English
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Operational context
Additional Qualifications
SkillsIT-Computer Literacy, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) Capacity development and training, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) Coordination, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation, TR-Training - Virtual and face to face
Education
CertificationsCommunity Development/Social Work - Other, HCR Gender Equality Learning Program. - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Sexual and Gender_Based Violence - UNHCR, Human Rights - Other, Law - Other, Social Sciences - Other
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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