The Position:

The position is located in the UNFPA Aden, Yemen Country Office. The position reports to the Deputy Representative  under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Representative     .  

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

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 who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Under the overall supervision of UNFPA Representative, and direct supervision of the Deputy Representative the Women Protection Coordinator will be based in Aden . S/He will work in a highly complex operating environment with important programme partnership engagements and/or representations. S/He provides input on GBV AoR Coordination and GBV Information Management System (GBV IMS) to support the Deputy Representative  in day-to-day management of the GBV AoR .S/He supports the formulation and delivery of interventions in GBV AoR Coordination and GBV IMS component of the Country Programme including GBV data collection in emergency and development contexts. S/He will work closely with  the Ministry Ministry of Health ,  provincial authorities, NGOs and other key players in GBV coordination and in streamlining GBVIMS. Within the UNFPA Country Office, s/he will work closely with staff working on GBV programmes and in health  and with those in the Humanitarian Emergency UniT  . The Women Protection Coordinator  is a member of the Programme Team of the UNFPA Country Office.

You would be responsible for:

GBV Coordination, policy advice and technical support

• Liaise with  relevant partners, in organizing monthly GBV AoR Coordination meeting at national level/sub-national level and maintain related functions on preparing minutes, making presentations and developing the group reports;
• Work  on mobilising new members and ensuring active participation of all members, especially government representatives and development partners in GBV AoR Coordination meetings;
• Liaise and coordinate with Regional GBV AoR in guiding them in focusing issues for their regular meetings, and in ensuring that summary of issues from regional GBV AoR  feed into agenda of national level meeting and vice-versa;
• Work closely with Yemen Protection Cluster (YPC) and ensure integration of GBV issues in other cluster system of humanitarian programming; 
• Ensure preparation and regular update of GBV partners’ profile of intervention and geographical presence (4W mapping) in the centralised database, and sharing this with Y PC;
• Support the transition and coordination of GBV in development context away from work of GBV AoR       into mainstream work of the Ministry of Social Affairs using an existing or any new structure; 
• Organize and conduct training for members of GBV AoR  in GBV coordination and GBV prevention and response services in emergencies, and in providing them with needed guidelines and tools;
• Strengthen capacities of, and establish regional GBV   coordination structures  where possible or integrate GBV focal points into existing humanitarian working groups. 

Programme support for GBV services during emergencies

• Guide partners in the development of the GBV component of the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP); and GBV contingency plans and provide regular reports/updates on implementation of such plans;
• Work closely with Y     PC and Child Protection in Emergency AoR       in preparing funding proposals for supporting provision of GBV response services during humanitarian emergencies, and in providing regular updates/reporting on implementation of any such funded proposals;
• Promote inter-agency collaboration and coordination for multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response services including physical protection services during emergencies, and ensure that vital GBV prevention and response services are provided in every declared humanitarian emergency in Yemen     ;
• Liaise with local authorities when planning and implementing GBV prevention and response activities in emergency setting, including in setting up Women Safe Spaces      , empowerment and psychosocial counselling services; 
• Maintain and enhance UNFPA profile within the Y     PC, ICCG, Humanitarian Country Team and related clusters, and humanitarian aid community by networking, advocacy, coordination and information-sharing on GBV in emergencies and related concerns;
• Develop advocacy materials and strategies to reflect the GBV related needs and gaps in the humanitarian context of Yemen       in close coordination with the Gender Specialist, REGA and global GBV AoR. 

Knowledge management on GBV in emergency and development contexts

• Maintain national and province-level database on a) GBV actors, stakeholders and networks, b) GBV related projects, and c) on existing prevention, response and referral mechanisms for GBV survivors;
• Participate in and/or facilitate the conduct of Rapid Initial Assessment and/or provide information on Humanitarian Needs Overview related to GBV;
• Establish reporting and monitoring mechanisms for GBV AoR  linking regional and national level GBV AoR      ;
• Prepare quarterly newsletter on GBV AoR  Coordination and document and share practice examples on GBV AoR  and GBVie for sharing in Yemen and with GBV AoR partners.
• Facilitate and, where possible, participate in regular joint UNFPA/stakeholders,  field  monitoring missions in support of GBV Coordination and provision of GBV services in emergencies (GBVie);
• Develop and maintain database of GBV related international and national training materials, handbooks, publications, reports, assessments, research studies and support disseminating them members of GBV     Work with GBV Data Collection Committee and other relevant bodies      for finalization and endorsement of GBV IMS manual;
• Work with Health Management Information System  to integrate GBVIMS in Health Management Information System (HMIS);
• Provide support to relevant ministries  in developing/strengthening GBV IMS      ;
• Coordinate with relevant Ministries  in ensuring functional and seamless linkages between the sectoral GBV date collection tools, systems and databases and the National  database which includes GBV indicators to avoid duplication.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced Degree in social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, human rights or related fields.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 5 years of relevant experience preferably in GBV and emergency and humanitarian programming and coordination, including field experience;
• Skills in building strategic alliances and partnerships; strong communication and networking skills; excellent organizational skills;
• Proven management, coordination and of programme development skills;
• Strong capacity building experience in the area of GBV coordination; Experience in developing and/or contributing to the development of training materials, and experience in facilitation and conducting training;
• Experience with research and data collection and analysis; and database management.
• Ability to self-manage; good level of emotional intelligence, empathy and conflict management as well as negotiating skills.
• Appropriate and transparent decision making abilities;
• Analytical and strategic thinking, results orientation, commitment to excellence;
• Excellent oral and written English skills. Knowledge of Dari or Pashtu is an asset;
• Knowledge and understanding of UN humanitarian relief operations and procedures;
• Prior UNFPA experience, particularly in the humanitarian area, is an asset.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. 

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:

• Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GBV programming; GBV services during emergencies, GBV coordination within the framework of the cluster system; GBV IMS; GBV assessment during emergencies and humanitarian response plan and contingency planning.
• Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively in English
•  Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

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. persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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