The Position:

The humanitarian and protection situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate as gang
violence intensifies. Since November 11, 2024, violence in the Metropolitan Area of
Port-au-Prince (ZMPAP) has sharply increased, with widespread attacks on
communities, police forces, and public infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and
government offices. This has triggered new waves of displacement, particularly in
the Ouest, Centre, and Artibonite departments, which remain the most affected.
By October 2025, more than 1.2 million people had been displaced across the
country, and reports of gender-based violence (GBV) have risen significantly. The
2025 Humanitarian Response Plan estimates that 6 million people will need
assistance, including 1.5 million requiring GBV-related support—97% of whom are
women and girls. Of these, 44% are in the Ouest department and 6% in the Sud.
The main risk factors include gang incursions, forced displacement, and food
insecurity. The large-scale migration from Port-au-Prince to the South has further
increased GBV risks, putting additional strain on already limited protection services.
Despite restricted humanitarian access, the United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA) and its partners continue to provide essential GBV prevention and
response, as well as sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. These include
strengthening health facilities, deploying integrated mobile clinics, establishing safe
spaces for women and girls, providing cash assistance, conducting training and
awareness activities, and coordinating GBV-focused interventions.
The GBV Sub-Cluster, co-led by UNFPA and the Ministry for the Status of Women
and Women’s Rights (MCFDF), ensures a coordinated, multisectoral approach to
GBV prevention and response. In addition, under the leadership of the Ministry of
Public Health and Population (MSPP), the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP)
Working Group on SRH has been operational since July 2025.

Within this framework, and following the launch of its emergency program in 2022 in
Port-au-Prince and the Artibonite department, UNFPA is recruiting a Programme
Specialist in GBV to coordinate and ensure the effective implementation and quality
of activities under this program in the target areas.

The incumbent
will report to the Humanitarian Coordinator and work closely with the GBV Sub-
Cluster Coordinator, the Humanitarian Coordinator, the Information Management
Specialist, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Officer, and the Finance team.

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:

The Programme Specialist in GBV will be responsible for implementing the program
in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince and ensuring its quality.

You would be responsible for:

A. Technical Advice:
● Provide technical and managerial leadership for the GBV program in line with
UNFPA best practices and policies.
● Ensure ethical data collection and information management systems are in
place to support GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy.

● Maintain regular communication with the Humanitarian Coordinator to
integrate the technical and strategic priorities of the humanitarian unit into
program implementation.
B. Staff Supervision and Development:
● Maintain open and professional relationships within the team, promote
teamwork, and provide supervision and guidance to help staff successfully
carry out their responsibilities.
● Ensure training and capacity-building opportunities for staff on technical GBV
prevention and response, including case management and emergency GBV
programming.
● Directly supervise program managers and regularly review their performance.
● Communicate regularly with the Humanitarian Coordinator to provide updates
on staff needs, challenges, and program activities.
C. Planning and Grant Implementation:
● Oversee the overall implementation of all program activities in the field.
● Support program implementation and ensure compliance with work plans,
budgets, and monitoring and evaluation requirements of grants.
● Work closely with Operations and Finance departments to ensure grant
compliance.
● Submit consolidated work plans regularly to the Humanitarian Coordinator for
validation and integration into the UNFPA office’s overall plan.
D. Monitoring and Reporting:
● Support effective monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting systems and
processes.
● Ensure high-quality reporting on activities, indicators, and achievements.
● In coordination with the PM&E Officer, assess program indicators to ensure
they meet program and donor requirements and that collected data are
appropriate.
● Contribute to the humanitarian unit’s monthly report by sharing achievements,
gaps, and planned actions.
● Work closely with the PM&E Officer and Information Management Specialist.
● Contribute to the development of fact sheets and SitReps on project activities.
● Coordinate GBV needs assessments with teams and implementing partners;
ensure analyses are conducted and reports shared to address identified gaps.
E. Coordination and Representation:
● Regularly participate in GBV Sub-Cluster meetings at various levels to ensure
program needs and priorities are considered.
● Ensure field concerns and challenges are communicated to the Humanitarian
Coordinator to support the implementation and coordination of GBV standards
and procedures in the field.

F. Program Development:
● Lead the development of the national GBV program strategy.
● Contribute to the development and monitoring of the 2023 humanitarian
response plan in collaboration with the Humanitarian Coordinator.
● Participate in developing new proposals (narratives and budgets) through
planning with supervised staff to ensure technical aspects are addressed
before submission.
● Coordinate with other UNFPA sectors to provide relevant contributions and
support improvements for women and girls affected by GBV.
Perform any other tasks as requested by management or supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Master's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

● At least 5 years of experience, including experience in GBV programming in
humanitarian emergency or development settings.
● At least 2 years of direct service experience supporting GBV survivors.
● Practical experience in GBV, mental health, and psychosocial support
programs; training in GBVIE and/or MISP/SRH is an asset.
● Proven experience in technical training, capacity building, and mentoring of
staff and implementing partner organizations.
● Experience in supervising and managing multidisciplinary teams in a
multicultural context.
● Demonstrated experience in grant management and proposal writing.
● Proven experience in starting up new programs is preferred.
● Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
● Strong skills in program, human resources, and budget management,
including planning and reporting for multiple grants and countries.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective advocacy,
representation, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
● Strong skills in program, technical, and budget management, planning,
reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.

Languages: 

Fluency in written and spoken French, Haitian Creole and English is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language, preferably Spanish, will be an
advantage.

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,

   ● Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

● Engaging internal/external partners
and stakeholders
● Leveraging the resources of national
governments and partners/building
strategic alliances and partnerships
● Delivering results-based
programmes
● Internal and External communication
and advocacy for resource
mobilization

● Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

• Providing strategic focus
• Engaging internal/ external partners and stakeholders
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of
performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment
 

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. 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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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.