Job Title: Technical Specialist, Gender & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) - UNFPA, Islamabad, Pakistan, P-4

Job Title: Technical Specialist, Gender & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) - UNFPA,

Islamabad, Pakistan, P-4 

Job ID: 40213

Location: Asia and Pacific

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Rotation: This post is non-rotational.

Closing Date: 5 November 2021 (5 pm New York time)

Duration: One year (renewable)[i]

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

 

You will be responsible for:

A. Partnership, Coordination and Advocacy

·         Develop and manage substantive partnerships and collaborations including in the context of SDGs; Collaborate on substantive issues with academia, research institutions and professional societies in Pakistan;

·         Identify areas for multi-sectoral collaboration and joint support on addressing GBV; Provide technical support in developing and implementing GBV prevention and response frameworks and mechanisms to include multi-sectoral coordination, referral and reporting mechanisms, information sharing, monitoring and evaluation;

·         Represent UNFPA in Gender and GBV coordination platforms and technical task forces, providing leadership in engaging national mechanisms to facilitate systematic integration of Gender and GBV in government policies, programmes and plans;

·         Prepare evidence-based advocacy messages to advance gender equality and address GBV, taking into consideration cultural sensitivities; Contribute to policy dialogue and advocacy for substantive issues.

B. Technical Support and Programme Delivery

·         Provide technical support to the development and implementation of relevant legislative, policy and advocacy documents to address Gender/GBV in the context of broader gender;

·         Contribute to the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for delivery of technical support under the UN Joint Programme;

·         Coordinate and support the coherent and effective implementation of the UN Joint Programme, using a results-based approach and incorporating creativity, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs; Oversee preparation and implementation of work plans in line with national priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures;

·         Provide technical support to programme monitoring, formative and summative evaluations; Coordinate operations research and Gender/GBV studies under the UN Joint Programme;

·         Analyse and report on the UN Joint Programme progress in terms of achieving Gender/GBV related results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools, mechanisms and systems; Prepare donor reports and concept notes;

C. Capacity Development and Knowledge Management

·         Contribute to substantive technical capacity development of federal and provincial institutions;

·         Identify and adapt training materials and manuals in Gender/GBV and ensure their availability for strengthening the capacity of police, justice and health service providers to work together, and to address GBV women from different perspectives;

·         Identify, analyze, and synthesize advanced technical knowledge and evidence and ensure their transfer to improve the effectiveness of the UN Joint Programme;

·         Ensure that evidence, technical knowledge and analysis of lessons learned are collected, managed, disseminated and available for application;

·         Analyze progress, technical and other substantive reports from implementing partners and stakeholders and recommend required follow-up actions; Ensure incorporation of results, lessons learned and new knowledge in the programme management strategies, tools and approaches.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

·         Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, or gender and development or related field.

·         Knowledge and Experience:

·         7 years of professional experience, preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector;

·         Knowledge of gender issues in development, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards; Prior training in gender and GBV issues and their application in development settings;

·         Experience in developing and implementing pro-women policies and acts; cwBtXG8-B37lN5

·         Strong track record of programme leadership, and proven ability to manage complex programmes/projects and produce demonstrable results, with shared visions and goals;

·         Strong negotiation, liaison, analytical and communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products;

·         Demonstrated expertise in advocacy and policy dialogue is desirable; Demonstrated ability to network within the development community;

·         Field experience is strongly desirable;

·         Knowledge of the UN system would be an advantage;

·         Field experience is strongly desirable;

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Required Competencies

Values:

·         Exemplifying integrity

·         Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system

·         Embracing diversity in all its forms

·         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

·         Communicating for Impact

Functional Competencies:

·         Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,

·         Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships,

·         Delivering results-based programme,

·         Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilization

 

 

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