Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of Child Protection Officer the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Assist the operation in developing/ strengthening and implementing a country/ location specific Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) strategy is in line with UNHCR guidelines and updated global SGBV strategy. The SGBV strategy should be part of the operation’s Protection & Solutions Strategy;
Establish and/or strengthen strategic and innovative partnerships for SGBV with community-based, local, national, and international organizations;
Promote mainstreaming of Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) across all sectors and activities such as health, safety and security, psychosocial and legal shelter, WASH, and Energy and coordinate with Programme and Protection sections to ensure that SGBV programming is incorporated in partner agreements in all sectors;
Support the operation in conducting assessments and safety audits on SGBV in coordination with other units and other agencies;
Conduct mapping and maintain a “who, what where” matrix of existing services to address SGBV, including community capacities and structures;
Strengthen and lead SGBV coordination mechanisms in refugee contexts or, in the context of IDPs, support the Sub-cluster SGBV coordination structure;
Support the development and strengthening of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with comprehensive referral mechanism for response services through a consultative process with NGOs and community groups;
Support SGBV data management (collection, storage, analysis and sharing) in line with safety and ethical standards. Build capacity for the implementation of the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS);
Support the planning and monitoring for multi-sectoral SGBV programming using UNHCR’s Results Framework, FOCUS;
Conduct training on basic elements of SGBV prevention and response, the design of SGBV programmes and coordination mechanisms;
Prepare regular consolidated reports on the progress, challenges, gaps and recommendations on SGBV prevention and response;
Consult with
Senior Protection Officer and with the Regional Advisor (SGBV) of with DIP on policy developments and strategic direction.
Support implementation of UNHCR diversity policy, in particular to ensure protection of LGBTI refugees and asylum seekers
Support and provide guidance to partners on individual SGBV case management and implementation of proGres V4
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education – Additional Comments:
University Degree in Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Development or related fields.
Required experience: 24 Months
Experience remark:
A minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience on gender equality and/or gender based violence programing.
Knowledge and experience in the field of gender and programme management with excellent drafting/reporting skills are essential.
Working experience with refugees, internally displaced populations and other people of concern in a protection capacity is an asset. Working experience with refugees in protracted enampement situations is an asset
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge of UN policies and procedures;
Field experience.
Individual SGBV case management experience
Experience working with LGBTI persons
Language skills:
English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Area of expertise: Gender equality and the advancement of women, Social work, Community participation and development
Area of expertise details:
Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Development
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
