Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA5
Target Start Date2024-01-01
Job Posting End DateDecember 5, 2023
Terms of Reference1. General Background
The Senior GBV Assistant supports the operationsโ efforts to fulfil UNHCRโs mandate and
associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and
guidance. The Senior GBV Assistant works under direct supervision of a more senior
GBV/Protection colleague who defines overall work objectives and provides regular advice and
guidance. S/he collaborates closely with the UNHCR management and the Protection team in
the country and strengthens working relations with other agencies involved in GBV prevention,
risk mitigation and response.
2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
The Senior GBV Assistant will focus on individual case management and provision of
counselling to GBV survivors, while strengthening safe and ethical data collection. S/he
promotes alignment with GBV minimum standards and respect of GBV Guiding Principles. S/he
also ensures that persons of concern, women, men girls and boys, are involved with the Office
in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying
appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and
maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and
assistance partners.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job
description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework
of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies
and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff
members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core,
functional and cross-functional and UNHCRโs core values of professionalism, integrity and
respect for diversity. Regular follow-up and performance review will be conducted to help the
incumbent meet their duties and responsibilities; it will also allow the supervisor to provide any
needed support to the staff based on performance.
4. Qualifications and Experience
(List the required education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual
Terms of Reference
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contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the
contract is offered.)
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
b. Work Experience
(List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required
experience and experience which could be an asset.)
For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work
experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
c. Key Competencies
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning Client & Result Orientation
Cross-functional competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Political Awareness
Standard Job Description Senior GBV Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior GBV Assistant supports the operationsยฟ efforts to fulfil UNHCRยฟs mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and guidance. The Senior GBV Assistant works under direct supervision of a more senior GBV/Protection colleague who defines overall work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. S/he collaborates closely with the UNHCR management and the Protection team in the country and strengthens working relations with other agencies involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. The Senior GBV Assistant will focus on individual case management and provision of counselling to GBV survivors, while strengthening safe and ethical data collection. S/he promotes alignment with GBV minimum standards and respect of GBV Guiding Principles. S/he also ensures that persons of concern, women and girls, are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRยฟs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Support activities in GBV prevention and response with implementing and operational partners - Support the implementation of multi-sectorial response to GBV (including health, psychosocial support, case management, legal, and security). - Contribute to measures to prevent and respond to GBV incidents. - Contribute to safety audits and other relevant assessments. - Support the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV response as well as other protection/solutions activities. - Support the provision of case management to GBV survivors (if relevant in operation) in line with GBV Guiding Principles; - Liaise with other protection units for relevant referrals (including to the durable solutions unit). - Assist in drafting reports, routine correspondence, updating relevant databases and compiling statistics for the protection unit / section. - Ensure the wishes of survivors are prioritized as per the survivor-centred approach. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures for GBV as well as the GBV minimum standards and Guiding Principles. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Human rights, Social Anthropology Social work, Law, International Development, Social Sciences, or other relevant field. HCR Protection Learning Prg HCR Gender Equality Lrng prg HCR Gender-Based Violence (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential 2 years of previous work experience relevant to the function of GBV in a local context and having experience in the field of GBV prevention, mitigation and response, broader protection or social work involving empowerment of women and girls, gender, child protection, mental health, counselling and working with survivors, humanitarian and development issues. Knowledge of GBV minimum standards, Guiding Principles and GBV case management standards. Desirable Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to engaging with and mobilizing communities. Good understanding of displacement and protection issues including, child protection, education and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy. Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsIT-Computer Literacy, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation
Education
CertificationsCommunity Development/Social Work - Other, HCR Gender Equality Learning Program. - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Sexual and Gender_Based Violence - UNHCR, Human Rights - Other, Law - Other, Social Sciences - Other
Work Experience
Other informationNAThe English version is considered original and authoritative, translation to other language(s) serve the purpose of advertisement of local positions where applicable but are not considered as official translationsNAThis position doesn't require a functional clearance