Gender Based Violence Analyst (GBVA)

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates, therefore, will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

Organizational Setting

FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. This position is based in FAO Representation in Sanaa, Yemen. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Gender Based Violence Analyst (GBVA) – will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Yemen, general supervision of Head of Agriculture and Rural Development unit and under the technical and direct supervision of the Agriculture Officer.

Technical Focus

GBV Analyst will provide technical and programmatic support to the project in mainstreaming GBV as cross cutting issue. S/he will be responsible for building the capacity of staff and IPs in collaboration with regional and HQ appropriate personnel.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. Support gender-related (i) safeguards compliance, (ii) sustainable performance, and (iii) quality assurance of all safeguards and sustainability performance documents for the Yemen Desert Locust Response Project prior to sharing them with the World Bank, and in close collaboration with the FAO ESM Unit (HQ based).
2. Support strengthening of technical capacities within the country and PMU;
3. Prepare and update (as needed) the GBV Action Plan, GBV/Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)-specific GRM, and training materials as needed throughout project implementation. Preparation of the GRM will require: (i) establishment of adequate, multiple access points to receive GBV/SEA complaints from stakeholders; (ii) ensuring the access points and overall process are known to beneficiaries; and (iii) serving as the focal point to receive and file claims accordingly, monitoring the effectiveness of the established access points, and proposing improvements as needed to resolve and handle complaints on-site;
4. Conduct trainings and brief project staff and beneficiaries on gender-focused activities, GBV, and grievance redress for GBV-SEA (including how it works, and how to receive and handle grievances);
5. Support the stakeholder engagement process from the gender/GBV/SEA perspective, facilitating with stakeholder identification, engagement, GRM, and disclosure, and contributing (as needed) to gender-related aspects of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP);
6. Work closely with the Environmental and Social Safeguards Assistant and Social Safeguards in PITs and be responsible for the day-to-day management (review, screening, preparation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting) of all specific sub/components activities as they relate to gender and GBV.
7. Maintain records and proper documentation of gender-related project activities and incidents for possible review by the WBG and FAO’s ESM-Unit, whenever deemed necessary.
8. Follow the implementation of GBV Action Plan in coordination with the relevant implementing partners and prepare/contribute to the required implementation reports (monitoring/evaluation, mid-term reviews, GRM), including compilation of information in quarterly GRM reports to feed into the biannual project reports.
9. Communicate to the Chief Technical Advisor and provide guidance on how to best address concerns brought to the attention of the focal points regarding any GBV/SEA impact issues arising from subproject activities;
10. Any other duties as needed;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Work, Social Sciences, Socio-Economics, or other closely related fields.
• Minimum five years of relevant operational experience and proven track record in working on projects covering a broad range of gender based violence and social issues as well as GBV/SEA training
• Knowledge and understanding of international gender assessment standards and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the field working on development projects.
• The incumbent must have the ability to build effective working relationships with national and international colleagues within diverse cultural and technical backgrounds.
• English language fluency (reading, writing, speaking).
• Proficiency in standard computer software
• National of Yemen

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Good interpersonal and networking skills with stakeholders;
• The candidate must have the ability to build effective working relationships with national and international colleagues with diverse cultural and technical backgrounds.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Demonstrated capacity to plan, advise, and guide compliance pertaining to gender aspects of environmental and social safeguards, including compliance with stakeholder engagement requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with multiple agencies, effectively building an understanding and partnership with other UN bodies, NGOs, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement activities and report on activities and issues concerning gender and GBV.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English.
• The candidate must possess a team spirit and be capable of working under minimal supervision.
• Understanding of complex emergencies; experience working in insecure and crisis environments.
• Proven strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Proven analytical skills and experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.