Job ID
37848
Job Title
GBV Associate - Programme and Coordination
To work for
IC & I
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The position
The GBV Associate is located in UNFPA Field Office in Aleppo governorate where UNFPA has ongoing GBV interventions, the GBV Associate will report directly to the GBV Coordinator with direct oversight from the head of Aleppo Field Office.
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) focus on three transformative results: 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:
Under the direct supervision of the technical guidance of the GBV Coordinator, and the operational oversight of the head of Aleppo Field Office, the incumbent will provide full support under the following tasks:
1. GBV programs implementation:
The GBV Associate will be responsible for ensuring direct contact and follow up with UNFPA IPs for effective and efficient implementation of UNFPA’s supported activities, including Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS), Community Wellbeing Centers (CWC) and Integrated Mobile Teams (IMTs). The GBV Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:
-Ensuring close follow up for timely set up of new facilities, while overseeing the operations of existing WGSS, CWC and IMTs, assessing ongoing facilities activities implementation status, bottlenecks and emerging challenges that might hamper continuation of service delivery, and proposing alternative service delivery modalities, to ensure continuity, in coordination with the IPs.
-Working proactively with IPs to design acceleration plans in order address implementation bottlenecks and funds utilization delays.
-Monitoring the timely implementation of the UNFPA Primary prevention initiatives, in collaboration with UNFPA CO focal points.
-Monitoring the distribution of supplies (Dignity kits) to targeted communities and conduct post distribution monitoring using focus group discussions or KII tools.
-Providing M&E support to IPs through regular field visits and provision of recommendations to ensure effective resource utilization, as well as structured distribution of emergency supplies.
- Assisting in regular data collection, analysis, and reporting, including timely Data sharing from the field to the National M&E team, to inform regular Donors reports and sitreps.
-Supporting capacity building initiatives including organizing and delivering trainings targeted to UNFPA Staff and IPs including on GBV Core concepts, Case management, PSEA.
-Supporting IPs with visibility and communication materials production, in line with UNFPA visibility policy and donors’ requirements.
2.GBV Sub-Sector coordination:
The GBV Associate will represent the GBV sub-sector in the field, he/she will be responsible for the following tasks, in close coordination with the National GBV Coordination team:
- Regularly mapping GBV Sub Sector partners and capacity in the respective governorates
-Regularly updating GBV Service mapping and referral pathways
-Conducting GBV Assessments including safety audits, in close coordination with the Protection sub national team
-Supporting HNO and HRP development processes, including Voices from Syria FGDs, expert severity review, HRP Activity based costing, as guided by the GBV Coordinator
- Supporting GBV partners at the field level with Resource mobilization including SHF and other pool funding initiatives
-Convene regular GBV Sub-Sector coordination meetings at field level
-Overseeing testing and piloting of key GBV messages and related IEC materials, once received from the GBV National GBV sector
-Supporting GBV Sub-Sector preparedness and contingency planning (Scenario planning and priority activities)
-Leading GBV emergency supplies capacity mapping, pre-positioning and distribution, as directed by the National Coordinator
-Supporting capacity building initiatives including organizing and delivering trainings targeted to GBV specialized actors on GBV Minimum Standards, as well as to Inter-sector actors on integrating GBV risk mitigation in humanitarian action
-Maintaining active and consistent lines of communication at the field level between UNFPA as the GBV sub sector lead agency and other Protection actors, NFI, WASH, Health and Mental Health activities/projects to ensure smooth and effective coordination of service provision and inter-sector referrals
-Working with all GBV Sub-Sector partners to collect and package human interest stories
-Perform any other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor
Deliverables:
1) GBV Programme support
- All IPs implementation and expenditures at field level on track
-Acceleration plans in place for all IPs at the end of each quarter and fully implemented in the following quarter
-Capacity building plan submitted and trainings completed in line with the plan by end of each quarter
-M&E field visits timely conducted and recommendations implemented
-Progress data and reporting contributions submitted timely to National Programme & M&E teams
- At least 2 Human interest stories produced on GBV programmes every month
2)GBV Coordination Support
-Referral pathways updated on a quarterly basis, submitted for review and clearance by the GBV National Coordinator
-Findings of GBV Safety audits summarized and submitted to the National GBV Coordinator on a quarterly basis
- Dignity kits prepositioning and emergency distribution plan in place
-HNO related tasks completed
- Capacity building plan submitted and trainings completed in line with the plan by end of each quarter
The GBV Associate will be required to submit Monthly performance reports for the tasks included in this TORs.
The GBV Associate is located in UNFPA Field Office in Aleppo governorate where UNFPA has ongoing GBV interventions, the GBV Associate will report directly to the GBV Coordinator with direct oversight from the head of Aleppo Field Office.
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) focus on three transformative results: 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:
Under the direct supervision of the technical guidance of the GBV Coordinator, and the operational oversight of the head of Aleppo Field Office, the incumbent will provide full support under the following tasks:
1. GBV programs implementation:
The GBV Associate will be responsible for ensuring direct contact and follow up with UNFPA IPs for effective and efficient implementation of UNFPA’s supported activities, including Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS), Community Wellbeing Centers (CWC) and Integrated Mobile Teams (IMTs). The GBV Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:
-Ensuring close follow up for timely set up of new facilities, while overseeing the operations of existing WGSS, CWC and IMTs, assessing ongoing facilities activities implementation status, bottlenecks and emerging challenges that might hamper continuation of service delivery, and proposing alternative service delivery modalities, to ensure continuity, in coordination with the IPs.
-Working proactively with IPs to design acceleration plans in order address implementation bottlenecks and funds utilization delays.
-Monitoring the timely implementation of the UNFPA Primary prevention initiatives, in collaboration with UNFPA CO focal points.
-Monitoring the distribution of supplies (Dignity kits) to targeted communities and conduct post distribution monitoring using focus group discussions or KII tools.
-Providing M&E support to IPs through regular field visits and provision of recommendations to ensure effective resource utilization, as well as structured distribution of emergency supplies.
- Assisting in regular data collection, analysis, and reporting, including timely Data sharing from the field to the National M&E team, to inform regular Donors reports and sitreps.
-Supporting capacity building initiatives including organizing and delivering trainings targeted to UNFPA Staff and IPs including on GBV Core concepts, Case management, PSEA.
-Supporting IPs with visibility and communication materials production, in line with UNFPA visibility policy and donors’ requirements.
2.GBV Sub-Sector coordination:
The GBV Associate will represent the GBV sub-sector in the field, he/she will be responsible for the following tasks, in close coordination with the National GBV Coordination team:
- Regularly mapping GBV Sub Sector partners and capacity in the respective governorates
-Regularly updating GBV Service mapping and referral pathways
-Conducting GBV Assessments including safety audits, in close coordination with the Protection sub national team
-Supporting HNO and HRP development processes, including Voices from Syria FGDs, expert severity review, HRP Activity based costing, as guided by the GBV Coordinator
- Supporting GBV partners at the field level with Resource mobilization including SHF and other pool funding initiatives
-Convene regular GBV Sub-Sector coordination meetings at field level
-Overseeing testing and piloting of key GBV messages and related IEC materials, once received from the GBV National GBV sector
-Supporting GBV Sub-Sector preparedness and contingency planning (Scenario planning and priority activities)
-Leading GBV emergency supplies capacity mapping, pre-positioning and distribution, as directed by the National Coordinator
-Supporting capacity building initiatives including organizing and delivering trainings targeted to GBV specialized actors on GBV Minimum Standards, as well as to Inter-sector actors on integrating GBV risk mitigation in humanitarian action
-Maintaining active and consistent lines of communication at the field level between UNFPA as the GBV sub sector lead agency and other Protection actors, NFI, WASH, Health and Mental Health activities/projects to ensure smooth and effective coordination of service provision and inter-sector referrals
-Working with all GBV Sub-Sector partners to collect and package human interest stories
-Perform any other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor
Deliverables:
1) GBV Programme support
- All IPs implementation and expenditures at field level on track
-Acceleration plans in place for all IPs at the end of each quarter and fully implemented in the following quarter
-Capacity building plan submitted and trainings completed in line with the plan by end of each quarter
-M&E field visits timely conducted and recommendations implemented
-Progress data and reporting contributions submitted timely to National Programme & M&E teams
- At least 2 Human interest stories produced on GBV programmes every month
2)GBV Coordination Support
-Referral pathways updated on a quarterly basis, submitted for review and clearance by the GBV National Coordinator
-Findings of GBV Safety audits summarized and submitted to the National GBV Coordinator on a quarterly basis
- Dignity kits prepositioning and emergency distribution plan in place
-HNO related tasks completed
- Capacity building plan submitted and trainings completed in line with the plan by end of each quarter
The GBV Associate will be required to submit Monthly performance reports for the tasks included in this TORs.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
Education
-Bachelor's degree in social studies, or any relevant degree and/or other related fields. With 4 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the public or private sector;
- Or Master degree in social studies, or any relevant degree and/or other related fields with 2 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector
Knowledge and experience
- At least two years of professional experience in the field of humanitarian, preferably in programme/ project implementation, M&E and/or coordination support
- Experience in preparing donor reports
- Ability to present to local and international audience on programme achievements and challenges
- Experience in humanitarian/development/peace-building programming and operations, preferably with the UN.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and liaising with a range of IPs, both government and non-government at district level, including communities.
- Expertise in capacity development, knowledge management and communication in relation to GBV and GBViE
- A strong understanding of human rights-based approach to humanitarian work and results-based management.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to self-manage, emotional intelligence, empathy, team spirit, conflict management as well as negotiating skills.
- Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, both in written and oral forms. Excellent English writing skills, communications skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with culturally and religiously sensitive and complex issues skillfully and at different levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Experience in working on GBV and/or Child Protection and/or general Protection service provision
- Very good understanding of gender equality and womens empowerment, and the survivors centered approach.
- Previous Experience with UN or NGO/INGO in humanitarian work is preferable.
Functional Competencies:
- Integrity/ Commitment to mandate.
- Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning valuing diversity
- Self- Management/ Conflict management.
- Empowerment /Development people/performance management.
- Communicating information and ideas.
- Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making.
- Results Orientation /Commitment to Excellence.
Language Requirements:
Fluent written and spoken Arabic (mother tongue) and English.
Computer skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft office and Excel program is required
Education
-Bachelor's degree in social studies, or any relevant degree and/or other related fields. With 4 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the public or private sector;
- Or Master degree in social studies, or any relevant degree and/or other related fields with 2 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector
Knowledge and experience
- At least two years of professional experience in the field of humanitarian, preferably in programme/ project implementation, M&E and/or coordination support
- Experience in preparing donor reports
- Ability to present to local and international audience on programme achievements and challenges
- Experience in humanitarian/development/peace-building programming and operations, preferably with the UN.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and liaising with a range of IPs, both government and non-government at district level, including communities.
- Expertise in capacity development, knowledge management and communication in relation to GBV and GBViE
- A strong understanding of human rights-based approach to humanitarian work and results-based management.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to self-manage, emotional intelligence, empathy, team spirit, conflict management as well as negotiating skills.
- Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, both in written and oral forms. Excellent English writing skills, communications skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with culturally and religiously sensitive and complex issues skillfully and at different levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Experience in working on GBV and/or Child Protection and/or general Protection service provision
- Very good understanding of gender equality and womens empowerment, and the survivors centered approach.
- Previous Experience with UN or NGO/INGO in humanitarian work is preferable.
Functional Competencies:
- Integrity/ Commitment to mandate.
- Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning valuing diversity
- Self- Management/ Conflict management.
- Empowerment /Development people/performance management.
- Communicating information and ideas.
- Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making.
- Results Orientation /Commitment to Excellence.
Language Requirements:
Fluent written and spoken Arabic (mother tongue) and English.
Computer skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft office and Excel program is required
Salary and Benefits
Contract type: 3rd party Contract through local consultancy contractor ICI.
-Salary: confidential
-Contract duration: 12 months.
-Medical and Life Insurance will be offered.
-Deadline for receiving applications is on 31 December 2023
-Salary: confidential
-Contract duration: 12 months.
-Medical and Life Insurance will be offered.
-Deadline for receiving applications is on 31 December 2023
About us
Consultancy Company
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 17, 2023
Expiry Date
Dec 31, 2023
CV Language
English