Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist, ICS-10, Juba, South Sudan (Re-advertisement)

Rotation

This post is non-rotational.

Duration: One year (renewable)*
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Background Information

UNFPA works in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) in Southern Sudan to implement a large national programme to address gender-based violence (GBV).

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative of the South Sudan Office the GBV Specialist provides programmatic and technical support for coordination to ensure strong partnership and collaboration with the UN as well as with national/ international counterparts in a comprehensive multi-sectoral survivor-centred prevention and response Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programming. This response includes a close cooperation with health, psycho-social, protection and legal sectors to ensure that survivor’s needs are met. UNFPA is the Lead on the GBV Sub-Cluster, and the Coordinator for the GBV Capacity Development programme, which the incumbent will coordinate. The GBV Specialist supervises national staff and international consultants.
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Main Tasks & Responsibilties

I. Partnerships and Coordination
• Works in close collaboration with the MoGCSW, Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development, Ministry of Internal Affairs/Southern Sudan Police Service, the UN Country Team, Humanitarian Country Team and other stakeholders to strengthen and facilitate inter-agency, multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response interventions at national, county, and payam levels.
• As UNFPA is the Lead Agency on the GBV Sub-Cluster, the GBV Specialist is the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator, and oversees the task forces that reports to the sub-cluster (SEA task force, Special Protection Unit task force, GBV Capacity Development task force, CMR Task Force).
• Act as coordinator for the inter-agency GBV Capacity Development Programme, which is part of the global programme
• Represent UNFPA and the GBV Sub-Cluster in the Protection Cluster, Inter-Sector Working Group, and in the development of the inter-sector assessment tool which is lead by OCHA.
• The GBV Specialist represents UNFPA in the Government of Southern Sudan’s Development Planning and Budget Sector Working Groups.
• 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.
• Is the Coordinator for the GBV Information Management System, and as UNFPA is identified as the agency that partners send their information through developing monthly and quarterly incident reports

II. Technical Support and Programming
• Coordinates and supports the coherent and effective implementation of the GBV/Gender component of the CPAP, using a results-based approach incorporating creativity, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs, and 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.
• Provides technical support to the country office, the UN and other partners aimed at capacity building and institutional strengthening.
• Supports and advises the country office management and builds knowledge and programming practices in relation to GBV/Gender 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/Gender component of the work of UNFPA in Southern Sudan.

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.
• Perform other duties as required.
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Qualifications and Experience

• 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 development, 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 utilising 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 an asset;
• Fluency in oral and written English essential;
• Ability to communicate in Arabic an advantage;
• Prior experience in the UN system will be a strong asset;
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Required Competencies

Core Competencies:
• Values/Guiding Principles;
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Communication;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies:
• Advocacy / advancing a policy oriented agenda;
• Results-based programme development and management;
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships;
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
• Resource mobilization (Programme);
• Job knowledge / technical expertise
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UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, 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.
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Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
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Closing Statement

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

* No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
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