The Position:
The GBV AoR Sub-national Coordinator (NOB) is located in Dongola or Gedaref or Atbara sub offices, and reports to the National GBV AoR Coordinator). The incumbent leads and advance UNFPA Sudan’s efforts in GBV prevention and response through technical excellence, and impactful partnerships at the subnational level
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:
Field GBV specialists will use the GBV Area of Responsibility’s Handbook for Coordinating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Emergencies (2019), the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to GBV in Emergencies, and the IASC’s Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action: Reducing Risk, Promoting Resilience, and Aiding Recovery, to Improve the GBV response and Prevention quality are improved.
You would be responsible for:
You would be responsible for:
1. Coordination, Advocacy, and Promoting Joint Action
Reinforce the GBV working group (WG) in coordination; promote engagement of relevant humanitarian actors including government actors and international/local organizations. Closely coordinate with the Protection WG, Child Protection WG, Sexual Reproductive Health WG, PSEA Network, and other relevant task forces at the state level, for GBV risk mitigation and survivor referral. Promote shared knowledge and understanding of the GBV guiding principles and globally and nationally endorsed tools, for effective GBV program management and inter-agency coordination. Support the update, implementation, and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and referral pathways for all actors involved in GBV response. Develop location-specific GBV working group work plans, emergency response plans as well as preparedness plans. Draft key messages and advocacy notes to promote consistent communications that emphasize the life-saving nature of GBV-related interventions in the crisis-affected context. Develop a strategy for effective communications with affected populations on GBV services, risk mitigation strategies, and to promote gender equality. Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV in the context of broader gender inequality issues. Support GBV Sub-National Coordinator in technical guidance and capacity building of GBV Working Group Coordinators and UNFPA GBV programme staff.2. Program and Technical Leadership
Conduct field assessments and/ or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV prevention and response in Kassala and other states covered. Where appropriate, ensure GBV issues and concerns are well assessed in other key assessments. In partnership with relevant UN agency including UNHCR, UNICEF, national and international NGOs and local authorities, develop a comprehensive GBV prevention and response interventions in line with the global guidance that adheres to UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies. Coordinate and facilitate capacity building trainings on GBV core concepts, GBV in emergencies, GBV Case Management, for UNFPA IP staff, for health care providers, community-based protection network members, legal and security personnel, and other stakeholders. Establish linkages between existing SRH and HIV programmes to ensure synergies between programmes and integrated response that maximize programme impact. Support the implementation of program activities, contribute to the development of concepts notes and proposals and engage with donors as required to raise additional programme funds in line with overarching vision and work plan. Support the program in preparing progress report, inputs to sitreps and donor reports as required3. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Support UNFPA Sudan CO PSEA focal point in developing and implementing PSEA strategy! Support carrying out a PSEA risk assessment to inform the CO PSEA focal point and senior management on strategic decision-making. Oversee SEA prevention, risk mitigation, and response measures during planning, policy and project development, and programming at field level with the guidance of CO PSEA focal point. In consultation with the national PSEA coordinator, train staff on PSEA, including appropriate conduct for aid workers and how to submit and receive complaints under internal and inter-agency reporting systems Strengthen safe SEA-specific procedures for internal complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) and referrals to survivor assistance, informed by good practice and community consultations Engage local actors to ensure that the implementation of the PSEA Network Work Plan is informed by community participation, contextually and culturally appropriate, and based on the community’s needs4. Information Management, Assessments, and Reporting
Lead and/or contribute to assessments and situational analyses including interagency assessments and monitoring missions; ensure GBV concerns are included in multi sectoral assessments and link to consolidated appeals. Map existing GBV actors using the GBV SS service mapping tool. Ensure a standardized approach to data gathering using the GBV SS 4Ws template, with an emphasis on ensuring safe and ethical practices as promoted by the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS), the Guiding Principles for Working with GBV Survivors, and the WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies. Engage in robust analyses of available secondary data to ensure readily available information on known trends and patterns on GBV for inclusion at relevant points along the Humanitarian Programme Cycle, including the MARA. Prepare standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going GBV WG for inclusion in GBV SS updates, OCHA SitReps, Humanitarian Bulletins, Protection Advisories, Global GBV AoR Updates, UNFPA HQ internal and external meetings and advocacy, etc. Document best practices and approaches for responding to issues of GBV to deepen the knowledge base among relevant partners. Prepare regular analytical reports on emerging issues.Information Management
Lead and/or contribute to assessments and situational analyses including interagency assessments; ensure GBV concerns included in multi-cluster assessments and link to consolidated appeals Map actors who can support GBV-related interventions and identify gaps Ensure a standardized approach to data gathering, with an emphasis on ensuring safe and ethical practices as promoted by the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS), the Guiding Principles for Working with GBV Survivors, and the WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies Establish a system for information sharing and dissemination, including for advocacy purposes Develop and regularly update an inter-agency M&E framework to guide work of GBV Sub-cluster and support accountability Contribute to the drafting of standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going GBV working group for inclusion in GBV AoR updates, OCHA SitReps, Humanitarian Bulletins, Protection Advisories, Global GBV AoR Weekly Updates, UNFPA HQ internal and external meetings and advocacy, etc. Prepare regular analytical reports on emerging issues.Other
Up-to-date contact list of the GBV WG members. Up-to-date Service mapping, directory, and GBV referral pathway database. Monthly WG Progress reports. Monthly personal plan and individual report. Up-to-date Safe spaces and community protection-based network updates. Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the sub-national GBV coordinator and GBV Sub-Sector Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
• Advanced degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health,
International relations, international law, rights, or other related fields.
• Two years of experience in GBV coordination/GBV programming, protection, or program
Knowledge and Experience:
Management in humanitarian settings. Demonstrable knowledge of protection issues in humanitarian settings. Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations, including the Cluster System and HPC, and roles/responsibilities of key humanitarian actors. Group facilitation skills and experience, capacity building, and training skills, coalition-building Prior training in gender and GBViE issues and their application in international humanitarian or development settings. Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings. Knowledge, skill, and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization.Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is essential and Arabic.
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,
Functional Competencies:
Managing the organization’s resources Developing ICT standards and applications Managing data, information and workflow
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.
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