Position Title : Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 08 October 2020
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IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform. In line with the commitments to the global Call to Action on Protection Against Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and in accordance with the IASC Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action (2015), IOM has been working to improve GBV prevention and risk mitigation in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Shelter and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) operations worldwide. Seeking to consolidate and expand upon pilot initiatives, IOM’s interventions have been designed to reduce vulnerabilities to GBV at the onset of emergencies by building the capacity of field practitioners to identify, prevent and mitigate GBV risks, providing innovative tools to improve the management of sectoral responses and coordination of service provision in response to identified risks, enhancing operational collaboration between IOM sectors and GBV and other specialized Protection actors, and improving women’s participation in camp governance structures.
Building on a better understanding of operational challenges of tackling GBV and the areas in which IOM can most effectively contribute to the collective efforts of the humanitarian system to address such violence, IOM has expanded GBV interventions beyond the CCCM portfolio and recently launched its first Institutional Framework for addressing GBV in Crises (GBViC). The Framework defines the Organization’s vision and approach and articulates the scope of strategic interventions identified to guide IOM crises operations worldwide in mitigating GBV risks, supporting GBV survivors and addressing the root causes of GBV. The Framework will be accompanied by a toolkit for operationalizing the strategic interventions.
Under the overall supervision of Head of Preparedness and Response Division (PRD) and direct supervision of CCCM Global Cluster Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide technical assistance towards improvement of the quality and impact of IOM’s humanitarian operations and will actively support the Global CCCM Cluster and Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) in GBV risk mitigation, prevention and response. She/he will lead the institutionalization of GBViC efforts and will liaise with relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of GBViC programmes.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Monitor international best practices in GBV, keep abreast of international debates on GBV and advocate for GBV mainstreaming, within IOM and on behalf of IOM with external stakeholders, while building and strengthening internal capacity and expertise within PRD.
Participate actively in the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) and the Global Call to Action on Protection from GBV in Emergencies, and establish and further partnerships, at the global and field level, with external stakeholders such as the Protection, Child protection and/or GBV sub-clusters and other relevant actors. Actively lead the team’s engagement in relevant working groups, advocacy initiatives, task forces, coordination activities, and committees convened.
Lead initiatives to support the creation of institutional GBViC structures.
Contribute to the development of strategies and operational measures to effectively prevent and respond to GBV in humanitarian crises.
Oversee and contribute to the development of guidance and provide in country and remote support to IOM sectoral responses in order to strengthen field-level response to better mitigate GBV risks or respond to GBV incidents and enhance women’s participation.
Undertake duty travel as part of Rapid Response Team when required.
Contribute to the development of systematic supportive relationships and mentorship systems (as appropriate) and provide regular program and technical assessment, information, support, and assistance to international and national staff and programs, including to other HQ-based technical assistance team members.
Facilitate dialogue on GBV specialized and non-specialized roles and responsibilities; and in coordination with relevant CCCM experts and external stakeholders such as the GBV AoR, develop guidance and tools for enhanced inter-cluster collaboration at the field level.
Promote the sharing of DTM GBV risk information with external stakeholders, such as the Protection, Child protection and/or GBV sub-clusters, provide technical support to DTM teams in the development, adaptation and analysis of DTM tools and data with a focus on GBV and protection issues.
Ensure close coordination and collaboration with Regional GBV Specialists, leading joint initiatives alongside strengthening information sharing on GBV related workstreams at both global and regional levels.
Oversee the design and adaptation of training materials aiming to address GBV issues in IOM crisis operations, ensuring complementarities with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) GBV Guidelines; provide capacity building support in the form of training, Training of Trainers (ToT) and mentorship on GBV mainstreaming.Ensure the linkages and alignments with IOM’s Global Gender, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Protection and GBV efforts.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new projects and programmes of DOE by ensuring gender and GBV mainstreaming.
Review, write or contribute to proposal, reports, position papers, strategies and other documents and publications as required.
Assist in the documentation and evaluation of processes and lessons learned from the field.
Supervise and build the capacity of GBV Program Support Officers, Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), Consultants and Interns.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in GBV programming in emergency contexts including GBV Mitigation efforts within diverse sectoral responses in humanitarian contexts;
• Proven expertise in GBV programming in natural disaster, conflict and complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response, illustrated through subject-specific studies and/or relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with CCCM and DTM operation;
• Demonstrated experience in drafting GBV capacity building materials and ability to communicate technical expertise and practical knowledge on GBV-related practices;
• Experience in field support and creation of tools, frameworks and/or policies;
• Experience in global, as well as national coordinating mechanisms;
• Experience in utilizing the following internationals tools: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp Management Toolkit.
Skills
• Excellent internal and external communication skills and knowledge of the Cluster system;
• Solid analytical and drafting skills;
• Ability to supervise and guide staff.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.