Project Associate, GBV Response and Prevention Programme

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Mission and objectives

The UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, promotes gender equality, reproductive health, youth empowerment. The organization was created in 1969, the same year the UN General Assembly declared “parents have the exclusive right to determine freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children”. Together with partners, UNFPA works in 150 countries, and in Ukraine since 1997. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA in Ukraine works for: • creating conditions in which every young person can fulfil the potential, lead a healthy lifestyle, know their reproductive rights and take an active social life; • conducting sexual and reproductive health campaigns to improve access to health and care services and improve its quality, especially for young people; • combating gender stereotypes in society (through the media, compulsory education for civil servants on gender mainstreaming, the improvement of national gender policy and anti-discrimination expertise of school textbooks); • providing information and services to gender-based violence survivors through the creation of crisis centres, supporting the work of mobile teams of psycho-social and support, providing expert support and raising general awareness in society.

Context

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need UNV who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. The war in Ukraine which started on 24 February 2022 has caused civilian casualties and the destruction of vital infrastructure, forcing millions of people to flee their homes seeking safety, protection, and assistance. They are in urgent need of protection and support. A considerable number of people – mostly elderly, women and children, and people with mobility problems – have remained in villages located very close to the frontline. Most of these people are stranded in areas where there is active fighting or which are subject to heavy daily shelling, and often have limited access to services and basic needs, relying mostly on what is being provided by the local authorities, humanitarian partners, and volunteer groups.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Communication and Advocacy Analyst, and in close collaboration with the GBV Project Coordinator, the National UN Volunteer will support programme strands that contribute to the strengthening the resilience and economic stability of GBV survivors, and improving equitable access of GBV survivors and people at risk to survivor-centred services: ● Contribute to the design and implementation of comprehensive communication strategies that not only raise awareness about economic empowerment programs for GBV survivors, such as vocational training, entrepreneurship, and employability support, but also engage a wide range of stakeholders including donors, businesses, and partners like the Ministries of Economy and Social Policy. Ensure that all content is thoughtfully tailored to address the unique needs of GBV survivors and women at risk, while also aligning with the interests and requirements of the diverse audience base. ● Ensure cohesive and effective communication across all Vona Hub teams: As the project evolves, including possible changes in the number of teams or the project's name, maintain oversight of communications to ensure they are impactful, consistent with program objectives, and adhere to UNFPA's and donors’ standards. This role involves close collaboration with each team to guide their communication strategies, ensuring messages across various platforms and initiatives remain aligned and effectively support the mission to empower GBV survivors and women at risk. ● Craft compelling stories and case studies that highlight the success and impact of economic empowerment initiatives on GBV survivors, for use in various media platforms and donor reports. ● Enhance visibility of GBV prevention and response efforts within target communities through targeted communication campaigns with focus on economic empowerment of GBV survivors and women at risk, utilizing both traditional and digital media channels. ● Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns in promoting economic empowerment initiatives, providing regular, evidence-based reports to UNFPA CO and stakeholders. ● Produce analytical content that captures the lessons learned, challenges, and achievements within the economic empowerment and GBV prevention thematic areas, identifying opportunities for scaling and replicating successful interventions. ● Build and maintain partnerships with local media, influencers, and content creators to amplify the project's message and reach a broader audience, fostering supportive networks for GBV survivors. ● Coordinate with project teams and partners to ensure consistent and impactful messaging across all communication channels, reinforcing the project's commitment to quality and impact. ● Undertake any other duties as requested by the supervisor to support the project's goals. ● The Project Associate contributes to the strengthening the resilience and economic stability of GBV survivors, and improving equitable access of GBV survivors and people at risk to survivorcentred services, utilizing strategic communication to amplify the impact and reach of economic empowerment programs. ● S/he works in a client, quality and results-oriented manner in close collaboration with GBV Programme Team members, all units of the UNFPA Country Office (CO), UNFPA implementing partners (IPs), as well as personnel of other UN agencies to exchange information and ensure smooth implementation of GBV Programme streams and interventions in line with the approved work plans, indicators and milestones (Programme Results Framework).