As part of the Humanitarian Reform process, UNFPA and UNICEF were tasked with coordinating gender-based violence (GBV) issues in humanitarian settings as an Area of Responsibility (AoR) of the UNHCR-led global Protection Cluster.
Gender Based Violence in Kenya is rampant. In the UNICEF supported Violence Against Children Study of 2011, it was found that 32% of females and 18% of males have experienced sexual violence and that the most common perpetrators of sexual violence were boyfriends/girlfriends/partners or neighbors, followed by family members.
During Post election violence in 2007-8, the Nairobi Women’s Hospital treated 443 survivors of sexual violence in a 2 month period from late December 2007 to late February 2008, however this is the tip of the iceberg considering that at the time GVRC was operating clinics only in Nairobi while violence was present across the country.
During emergencies it is well understood by agencies that sexual violence happens to adults and children, yet community stigmatization, poor information and inadequate services result in most cases not presenting for care and, therefore, are not recorded. A key aspect of the UNICEF role will be to streamline coordination across the country in order that better information regarding available services and data on reported cases can be collected to fully appreciate the scale of the problem.
Proper coordination of this complicated issue, that must engage a wide range of local and international NGO, government and UN actors, is vital to ensuring that survivors receive adequate care, and that prevention efforts are varied, wide-reaching and culturally appropriate.
There is a strong justification to dedicate personnel to ensuring that GBV programming is effective and well-targeted in Kenya, given the humanitarian context is characterized by large refugee populations in Nairobi, Dadaab and Kakuma; frequent natural disasters causing humanitarian crises and large population movements; and, the susceptibility to inter-tribal conflict as was seen in the 2007/8 elections. In recognition of this fact, UNICEF has recruited 2 standby partners in the past 12 months to bolster support to the government of Kenya and the humanitarian community in building adequate GBV response mechanisms, ensuring effective preventative programming and facilitating strong coordination of GBV issues.
However, the departure of the last GBV specialist in May 2012 will leave a large gap as there is no existing capacity in the UNICEF office to respond strategically or systematically to GBV issues in Kenya.
Purpose:
The GBV specialist will ensure consistent coordination between GBV actors, facilitate strong programming to prevent GBV in Kenya, develop partnerships to ensure survivors of GBV receive appropriate levels of care (medical, security, legal and psychosocial) and build the overall capacity of the UNICEF office (and UN humanitarian service providers) to effectively mainstream GBV issues through inter-sectoral programming.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The staff will be responsible for UNICEF supported GBV activities in the following manner:
- Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis regarding sexual violence.
- Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned sexual violence programmes or specific project(s) in the protection sector. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction and documentation of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
- Contributes to the preparation of the protection sectoral documents for the Country Programme Document (CPR) and Work plans and other programme documents, as required with particular responsibility for sexual violence.
- Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
- Undertakes field visits to monitor sexual violence programmes and projects, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials, other partners and colleagues in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
- Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of sexual violence programmes/projects. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
- Assists provincial government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
- Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to Chief of Child Protection.
- Participates in the development of the protection sectoral workplan with particular responsibility for sexual violence, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
- Ensures the accurate and timely input of sexual violence project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
- Prepares sexual violence programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. for the and contributes to the preparation of country reports.
Minimum qualifications:
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law, or related technical field specifically pertaining to protection issues affecting children and women. 5 years of emergency experience, preferably with exposure to both UNICEF and UNHCR protection and child protection. Refugee camp experience highly desired. Advanced knowledge of programming for GBV prevention and response and other child protection interventions. Fluency in written and spoken English; Experience working in region are assets. Strong leadership, supervisory, managerial and organizational skills. Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes as well as transfer knowledge skills. High analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills as well as adequate computer operation skills. Willing to live and work in difficult conditions and travel extensively at the field level.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required) • Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required) • Communication [ II ]
• Working with People [ II ]
• Drive for Results [ II ]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required) • Leading and Supervising [ I ]
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ] • Analyzing [ III]
Supervision:
The Staff will be based in Nairobi and under the supervision of the Chief Child Protection Section.
Conditions
Duration: 364 days.
Interested and suitable candidates should forward their applications along with their curricula vitae and Personal History Form (11), which can be downloaded from the UNICEF website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya). Internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports, to:
The Human Resources Manager UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate reference No. KCO/CP/2012-043
“QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY” ZERO TOLERANCE FO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE UNICEF IS A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
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