GBV Sub-Custer Coordinator/Women Protection Sub-Cluster Coordinator- P4-TA- Sanaa, Yemen

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Women Protection/GBV Sub-Custer Coordinator will be based in Sana’a, Yemen, to facilitate and coordinate the rapid implementation of multi-sectoral, interagency GBV interventions in the country. The GBV Sub Cluster (GBV-SC) Coordinator’s duties include ensuring implementation of the cluster core coordination functions and key deliverables by the GBV-SC; building and sustaining partnerships, strategic planning, capacity development, advocacy, and ensuring there is safe and ethical information management. The GBV-SC Coordinator will use the IASC’s Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action: Reducing Risk, Promoting Resilience, and  Aiding Recovery, the GBV Area of Responsibility’s Handbook for Coordination of GBV Interventions in Emergencies (2019), UNFPA’s Managing GBV Programmes in Emergencies Guide and The Inter-agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming (2019) to facilitate planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of inter-agency GBV initiatives.
 

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:

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains one of the biggest in the world. More than eight years of conflict and severe economic decline are exacerbating needs in all sectors. This is especially the case due to the weakness of the different sectors, even pre-crisis. Millions of people in Yemen have suffered the effects of war, compounded by climate events, ongoing economic crisis and disrupted public services. In 2024, 18.2 million people—over 55 per cent of the population—will need humanitarian assistance and protection services in Yemen,In 2024, 18.2 million people—over 55 per cent of the population—will need humanitarian assistance and protection services in Yemen,  as a result of protracted conflict, displacement and economic deterioration, compounded by recurrent natural disasters. 

Gender-based violence has become endemic in Yemen with more than 6.36 million women and girls at heightened risk of its various forms including harmful traditional practices. The protracted conflict, natural disasters, economic collapse, water scarcity, continued food insecurity and loss of safe access to basic services and sources of livelihood have further exacerbated risks, particularly for women and girl to various forms of GBV, including child

marriage, trafficking in person, beggary, child labour and sexual exploitation and abuse. 30 per cent of girls in Yemen are married before the age of 18

Access to comprehensive GBV services remains insufficient. Less than five per cent of health facilities provide clinical management of rape, and 90 per cent of rural areas lack GBV services. Female heads of households, women with disabilities, and those belonging to minority or migrant communities often face even greater obstacles due to compounded

vulnerabilities and potential discrimination. This can further limit their access to life-saving support and pursuing justice   

Approximately 6  million people are in need of GBV services in Yemen, of which approximately 5 million are in critical need of the services. 

You would be responsible for:

• Representation of the GBV AoR in other clusters, in particular, the protection cluster, WASH, Shelter, Health, Food Security, CCCM, and ICCM and ensure GBV issues are continuously raised and addressed at the various levels in GBV mainstreaming as well as risk mitigation and risk management efforts. 
• Ensure GBV AoR is adequately represented at the Durable Solution Working Group, AAP and PSEA inter-agency Network
• Liaise with the global Technical Team on GBVIMS as well as the GBV AoR members for the rollout of the GBVIMS in Yemen

• Support the resource mobilization processes and reporting to donors; Work with the Protection cluster coordinators to organize quarterly donor engagement meetings to present strategies and funding gaps
• Conduct capacity building for non- GBV specialists on GBV risk identification, GBV Pocket Guide and how to refer to specialized GBV service providers in line with GBV guiding principles and survivor centered approaches
• Develop inter-agency and inter-sectoral service mapping and referral pathway in collaboration of all engaged sectors/ clusters in Yemen

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Master's 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:

• 7 years of experience working on gender-based violence, of which 5 are at the international level, preferably in a humanitarian context. 
• Experience leading inter-agency coordination mechanisms with a wide range of stakeholders, preferably on prevention and response to GBV. Demonstrable knowledge of the critical components to facilitate effective inter-agency coordination
• Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of how GBV manifests in humanitarian settings and ability to describe context-specific prevention and response actions     
• Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations, including the Cluster System and HPC, and roles/responsibilities of key humanitarian actors.
• Experience designing and managing GBV programmes            
• Knowledge of UNFPA humanitarian Fast Track procedures is an advantage
• Experience in working in hardship fragile context is an advantage

Languages: 

Proficiency in English and Arabic Language is Required. Knowledge of another UN Official language is an advantage.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

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

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,

Functional Competencies:

• Business acumen,
• Providing logistical support
• Managing data,
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports,
• Managing information and workflow,
• Planning, organizing and multi-tasking

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

• 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 plus health insurance 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.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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