L’UNFPA recrute un spécialiste de la GBV, Maroua, Cameroun
Général :
Description du titre de l’affectation : GBV Specialist
Pays d’affectation : Cameroon
Date de début prévue : 01/02/2022
Objectif de développement durable : REDUCED INEQUALITY
Catégorie de volontaire : National UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA réservée aux personnes handicapées : Non
Organisation hôte : UNFPA
Type : Sur place
Durée : 12 mois (avec possibilité de prolongation)
Nombre d’affectations : 1
Lieux d’affectation : Maroua
Détails :
Mission et objectifs
Update
Contexte :
Due to the security crisis, the Far North Region has experienced since 2014 an unprecedented movement of populations from areas of active crisis to pockets of “stability”, creating considerable pressure on resources and increasing the precariousness of host communities. Boko Haram attacks and the massive influx of Nigerian refugees into the border towns of the Far North region have contributed to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in this region. Boko Haram’s abductions in the border areas are mostly of women and girls, creating enormous trauma in families and communities. In addition, repeated cycles of drought and flooding increase food insecurity, malnutrition and recurrent epidemics in parts of the country. It should be noted that in times of humanitarian crisis, women and girls are the most vulnerable; they suffer several kinds of violence and discrimination. Sexual violence is more recurrent and affects both the physical and moral integrity of the survivors. Various stakeholders (the government, technical and financial partners, the United Nations system, civil society, etc.) are involved in the management of affected populations (refugees, IDPs, host communities, stateless people), especially women and girls who are survivors of GBV, in the main regions concerned (East, Adamaoua, North, Far North), both inside and outside of the camps, including in social structures within communities.
Description de la tâche :
Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Country Representative and Deputy Representative the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Coordinator, and with the guidance of the GBV/Gender Specialist, the UN Volunteer Gender-based Violence (GBV) specialist will work closely with the GBV team in the development of GBV programming and liaise with the sexual reproductive health (SRH) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) team on cross-cutting issues. The GBV specialist will contribute to the Country Programme as a whole, with a specific focus on humanitarian activities; and to effectively demonstrate UNFPA’s role in humanitarian response Expected outcomes a) Ensure quality and timely safe access to life-saving and integrated GBV services for GBV survivors in target crisis-affected areas of North West, South West and Far North regions. b) Strengthen capacity of service providers and communities for GBV/SRH prevention, risk mitigation, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) c) Strengthen GBV coordination through information sharing, capacity building, advocacy and synergy among the actors Key Responsibilities • Ensure that the minimum standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-based Violence are implemented in our direct programs, with our implementing and operational partners • Provide guidance and support to implementing and operational partners on Humanitarian Guiding Principles, GBV Case Management, PSEA, Safe Referral and other key responses to GBV in the humanitarian setting • Participate and represent UNFPA in humanitarian GBV related meeting and liaise with partner organizations as appropriate • Undertake analysis of trends, gaps and challenges in addressing major issues in GBV in emergency settings; provide regular feedback to the Humanitarian Team on changing humanitarian dynamics at the regional level • Monitor, evaluate and report overall achievements of technical indicators in the UNFPA GBV program, including data in both the development and humanitarian settings • Assist in advocacy by preparing relevant documentation, (i.e. project summaries, conference papers, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events) as assigned by the humanitarian coordinator • Report monthly on progress on all GBV programmes in the regions to the Humanitarian Coordinator, which include updates on the situation and emergency human security issues • Perform other relevant duties and assist with other GBV tasks as required from the country office, the regional office and other entities a) Planification and GBV programming in humanitarian contex • Support the GBV Coordination and actively participate in the GBV sub-group • Ensure that the minimum standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-based Violence are implemented in our direct programs, with our implementing and operational partners • Provide guidance and support to implementing and operational partners on Humanitarian Guiding Principles, GBV Case Management, PSEA, Safe Referral and other key responses to GBV in the humanitarian setting • Contribute to the planning process, the implementation and the monitoring of the humanitarian project in terms of GBV • Contribute to the ethical collection, analysis and reporting of GBV trends within the GBVIMS system • Undertake analysis of trends, gaps and challenges in addressing major issues in GBV in emergency settings; provide regular feedback to the Humanitarian Team on changing humanitarian dynamics at the regional level • Monitor, evaluate and report overall achievements of technical indicators in the UNFPA GBV program, including data in both the development and humanitarian settings • Assist in advocacy by preparing relevant documentation, (i.e. project summaries, conference papers, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events) as assigned by the humanitarian coordinator • Report monthly on progress on all GBV programmes in the regions to the Humanitarian Coordinator, which include updates on the situation and emergency human security issues • Support the implementation of the capacity building plan for the members of the regional sub-group and the GBV working departments; • Support the meetings of the regional and departmental GBV sub-groups; • Conduct quarterly reviews of coordination tools (Matrix 3/4W, Contact List, Meeting Plan, TORs, Action Plan Template, …) and share minutes and recommendations from case management meetings; • Provide technical support to the project’s implementing partners on humanitarian principles, GBV case management, the referral system and other key GBV actions in a humanitarian context b) GBV data coordination • Monitor, evaluate and report on overall results of KOICA program technical indicators, including development and humanitarian data. • Prepare draft documentation for relevant advocacy (project summaries, conference papers, donor profiles, and participation in donor meetings and information events) as directed by the Humanitarian Coordinator. • Provide periodic reports on the implementation of the KOICA program, documenting good practices and lessons learned in managing the GBV project • Assist in any other activity(ies) related to the collection and management of data and information • Represent UNFPA in the GBV sub-working group • Carry out any other task necessary for the implementation of the project. • Capacity building : • Identify capacity building needs and share them with the Country Office team for follow-up and technical support, • Document concerns, suggestions and lessons learned from the system deployment process. • Carry out any other duties as may be required by Platform coordinator. S/he will work in close collaboration with the office’s humanitarian team. He/she will create synergies between the humanitarian, development and peace nexus. He/she will maintain a strong working relationship with the GBV sub-cluster and GBV sector coordinators, provide regular updates of GBVIMS data for the different advocacy reports.
Critères d’éligibilité :
Âge : 27 – 80
Nationalité : Le candidat doit être un ressortissant ou un résident légal du pays d’affectation.
Exigences :
Expérience requise :
3 années d’expérience en • S/he will have a minimum of 3 years of progressively relevant experience implementing the minimum humanitarian standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-based Violence and liaising with counterparts in SRH, MHPSS and other cross-cutting sectors. • The candidate will be experienced working with government institution and donor organizations and be familiar with cross-cutting issues on populations, sexual reproductive health, and youth. Familiarity with UNFPA/UN country operations and procedures is an asset. • Strong English language skills and French are required. • Being familiar with the geographical, social and cultural environment of the North West and South West of Cameroon and fluent in English and Pidgin is an asset. • Experience in developing and facilitating training workshops; • At least 3 years of professional experience in program and project planning and monitoring; • Experience in the development, use and management of databases; • Demonstrated ability to analyze data/statistics for humanitarian operations • Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Publisher and database software, including in-depth knowledge of pivot table analysis; • Familiarity with the geographic, social and cultural environment of the South west region • Belief in and commitment to a survivor-centered approach to addressing gender-based violence. • Belief in and commitment to gender equality. • Belief in and commitment to human rights. • Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to respectfully and carefully confront and discuss sensitive issues with a wide range of actors, groups and individuals. • Sensitivity and respect for a range of cultural beliefs. • Familiarity with administrative and financial procedures of humanitarian programs (UNFPA would be an asset); • Demonstrated organizational skills: the ability to work independently and productively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; • Flexibility: the ability to work productively and autonomously in a team environment and to deal with requests or issues as they arise; • Demonstrated understanding of privacy, data security, and other ethical concerns related to the sharing of sensitive data among humanitarian agencies; and • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with teams in a wide range of functions within a multicultural environment.
Domaine(s) d’expertise : Health, Social work, Development programmes
Permis de conduire.
Langues : French, Niveau: Fluent, Requis English, Niveau: Working knowledge, Souhaitable
Niveau de formation requis : Master degree or equivalent en Master’s degree in Gender, Psychology, Social Work, Law, Public Health or Medical Sciences. Required Experience: 3 to 5 years
Compétences et valeurs :
Functional competencies: • Providing strategic focus on population and development as related to reproduction health, youth and gender • Engaging internal/ external partners and stakeholders • Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance • Making decisions and exercising judgment • Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda relevant to effective use of data for programming and decision making • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships • Delivering results-based programme • Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization 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 Values: • Exemplifying integrity, • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, • Embracing cultural diversity, • Embracing change