The Position:
Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Representative, direct supervision of the Deputy Representative and programme guidance by Humanitarian Coordinator and GBV Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure effective and efficient, programmatic and operational support to UNFPA’s programming on GBViE at subnational level with a focus on the Lac Tchad Basin in Cameroon but a larger a geographical scope (Far North, North East and Adamawa regions as relevant), supporting the country office in implementing the Country Programme.
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:
Cameroon is facing a humanitarian crisis in its northern part of the country which is interlinked with other crises around the Lac Tchad Basin. In the Cameroon Far North region, approximately 1 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance and half of them are women and girls at higher risk of GBV. The climate fragility of that region is exacerbating the vulnerabilities and IPV and child marriage are regularly reported on the rise during droughts and floods. The incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring that our GBViE programme is built on sound evidence, considering state-of-the-art research and innovative practices. It will also help ensure that GBViE response is provided in a timely manner and in coherent application of GBViE minimum Standards and other key guidance.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Advanced technical degree with specialization in areas such as social work, public health, gender, law/human rights, international relations, and/or other related social science disciplines.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience preferably in humanitarian affairs, emergency relief management, public health or other related areas, prior experience in region an asset
- Specialized experience addressing GBViE preferably at the international level, experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, humanitarian programming and coordination.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a multinational and multicultural environment.
- Direct experience providing support to GBV survivors as an asset.
- Familiarity with Excel, desktop publishing software, and basic website management.
- Demonstrated understanding of the survivor-centered approach to GBV programming, particularly in the context of information management (i.e. GBVIMS training), and use of GBViE minimum standards
- Knowledge of the Cluster System, Humanitarian Reform and humanitarian programme cycle and architecture.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, effective resources for decision-making and advocacy purposes.
- Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams.
- Experience with the UN and/or international NGOs is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer:
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In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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