Fast Track Procedure: National Programme Analyst: GBV in Emergency, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, NOB

  • Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 30 Sep 2024 09:54 AM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Ethiopia

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Officer -AmharaThe National Programme Analyst- GBV  in emergency  is responsible for supporting the implementation of the GBV in emergency minimum package in coordination with the SRHR and GBV in Emergency Programme Analysts as a part of the humanitarian team in Amhara region. 

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 focuses on three transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet family planning needs, and ending 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 who transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need transparent staff who are exceptional in managing the resources entrusted to them and who commit to providing excellence in programme results. 

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Officer -AmharaThe National Programme Analyst- GBV  in emergency  is responsible for supporting the implementation of the GBV in emergency minimum package in coordination with the SRHR and GBV in Emergency Programme Analysts as a part of the humanitarian team in Amhara region. 

 Key duties include:-

Programme Development and Implementation

Conduct field assessments and/ or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV prevention and response.  Where appropriate, ensure GBV issues are integrated in other key assessments. 

In partnership with relevant UN, national and international NGOs, Red Cross, and government stakeholders, develop a comprehensive GBV programme in line with available global guidance that adheres to UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies.

Orient UNFPA CO staff, implementing partners, and national authorities in planning and implementing GBV programmes related to refugees, IDPs/returnees and host communities.  

Coordinate and facilitate training sessions on GBV in emergencies for health care providers, community services officers, security personnel, the refugee/IDP population, etc.

Oversee the procurement of emergency post-rape kits and other relevant commodities and monitor their distribution and utilization by the end-point user.

Support the CO to accelerate implementation of activities funded through CERF and UNFPA Emergency Response Fund and engage with donors to raise additional programme funds in line with over-arching vision and work plan.

Partnerships

Maintain solid working relationships; in collaboration with the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator and UNFPA Representative/Head of Office, provide regular and comprehensive updates related to UNFPA’s progress to address GBV with the UN Country Team, GBV Sub-Cluster, Protection Cluster, Health Cluster, and other relevant actors. 

Under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative/Head of Office, represent UNFPA in relevant Cluster and other humanitarian coordination bodies to ensure that GBV issues are adequately considered in the context of the humanitarian response efforts.  

Establish linkages between existing Gender, RH and HIV programmes to ensure synergies between programmes that maximize programme impact. 

Reporting

Monitor GBV assistance provided by UNFPA through implementing partners to crisis affected populations. 

Monitor UNFPA’s GBV programme activities by keeping a close record of activities, such as capacity building, expenditures and agreements made with local partners.

Prepare regular progress reports and document lessons learned and share with the relevant UNFPA Regional Office, UNFPA Humanitarian and Fragile Contexts Branch, and other units as necessary. 

Support CO on coordination of humanitarian issues and prepare reports and SitReps, as required.

Capacity Development

Provide coaching to newly recruited staff and consultants, where appropriate. 

Coach and build capacity of relevant staff members as well as staff of implementing partners responding to emergency/humanitarian crisis, as needed. 

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: 

  • 2 to 10 years of specialized experience addressing GBV at the national level; experience in this field in a humanitarian context an asset.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a multinational and multicultural environment.
  • Direct experience providing support to GBV survivors an asset.
  • Proficiency in English and in other official languages the UN required/desirable
  • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in the local language is desirable. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Required Competencies 

Values:

  • Exemplifying integrity
  • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system 
  • Embracing cultural diversity
  • Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

  • Business acumen
  • Implementing management systems
  • Innovation and marketing of new approaches 
  • Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and    information
  • Facilitating quality programmatic results 
  • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners, and building strategic alliances and partnerships
  • Client orientation

Core Competencies: 

  • Achieving results
  • Being accountable
  • Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
  • Thinking analytically and strategically
  • Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
  • Communicating for impact 

Compensation and Benefits 

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

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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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