Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE)- Temporary Appointment-Suva, Fiji, PSRO, P-4

The Position:

The Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing GBViE preparedness and response strategies for the UNFPA Pacific Sub-regional Office (PSRO), which is based in Fiji and provides programmatic support to 14 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). You will support overall GBViE coordination mechanisms across the Pacific through the regional GBV sub cluster, and support capacity development for internal and external partners in line with UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to GBViE as well as the IASC GBV Guidelines.

You will report directly to the Gender Advisor.

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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

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:

Pacific Island countries are some of the most vulnerable in the world to the effects of climate change and natural disasters, with the region frequently hit by cyclones, floods, droughts and earthquakes. During times of natural disasters women and girls are particularly vulnerable to increased risk of violence, exploitation and abuse. National Violence Against Women Prevalence Studies conducted in 11 PICTs show that on average, two out of three women experience physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence during their lifetime, which is higher than global averages. 

UNFPA works to implement the Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, addressing GBV in humanitarian settings through a wide range of services and incorporating violence prevention in humanitarian response. Through UNFPA’s leadership role in the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (AoR) of the Global Protection Cluster, UNFPA works to strengthen services, information and referral systems for survivors and helps develop the capacity of partners across the humanitarian system to address gender-based violence in emergencies. 

You will support the development and implementation of UNFPA PSRO’s GBV programming in humanitarian emergencies in line with UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to GBViE, and advise on how GBViE preparedness can be better built into existing program activities. You will support GBViE coordination mechanisms through the regional GBV sub cluster and develop a regional strategy with clear agency roles and responsibilities. 

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  

Advanced degree in public health, medicine, social sciences, humanitarian response, demography, gender, international relations, international development or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

● At least 7 years of experience working in humanitarian coordination and/or preparedness activities, with recent practical experience in GBViE;

● Experience in implementing training programs for GBV response/CMR;

● Experience and knowledge working with UNFPA would be an advantage;

● Knowledge of the humanitarian reform process and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors;

● Strong analytical, coordination and organizational skills, and an enthusiastic team player who seeks to empower others;

● An understanding of the Pacific cultural contexts in relation to gender issues and other UNFPA related issues would be an advantage;

Languages: 

Fluency in written and oral English.