GBV Specialist - Team Lead

Job Posting Organization:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead United Nations agency focused on delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, with a mission to promote the rights of individuals and ensure access to reproductive health services. The organization is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, particularly in the areas of gender equality and women's empowerment. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2026-2029 outlines its response to a complex global environment, emphasizing resilience and renewal in its programming. The organization employs thousands of staff worldwide, working collaboratively to address pressing global challenges related to population and development.

Job Overview:
The GBV Specialist - Team Lead position is crucial for providing leadership and guidance on gender-based violence (GBV) issues within the UNFPA Sudan Country Office. This role involves overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of GBV activities, ensuring that the needs of women and girls in Sudan are prioritized amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The GBV Specialist will manage the GBV Programme Unit, ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including UNFPA staff, implementing partners, and local authorities. The position requires a strategic approach to GBV prevention and response, with a focus on integrating gender-sensitive practices into all programming. The specialist will also be responsible for advocating for the rights of women and girls, ensuring that their protection and health needs are met in a timely and effective manner. This role is essential in addressing the increasing risks of GBV in Sudan, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The GBV Specialist - Team Lead will be responsible for providing strategic and technical guidance on GBV prevention and response, ensuring that programming aligns with international guidelines and best practices. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the GBV Programme Unit and supervising staff, ensuring effective implementation of GBV activities in line with UNFPA policies.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including UNFPA staff, implementing partners, and local authorities, to enhance the effectiveness of GBV programming.
• Overseeing the integration of gender-sensitive approaches into GBV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programs, promoting rights-based and sustainable impacts.
• Ensuring the collection and analysis of data related to GBV, facilitating monitoring and evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness.
• Advocating for the rights of women and girls, participating in resource mobilization efforts, and ensuring the inclusion of GBV-specific information in relevant documentation.
• Managing the GBV budget and work planning, ensuring responsible management of funds and compliance with donor commitments.
• Providing technical supervision and on-the-job guidance to the GBV program team, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines for working with survivors of GBV.
• Carrying out any other duties as required by UNFPA management.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree (master's or equivalent) in fields such as social work, public health, gender studies, law/human rights, international relations, or other related social science disciplines. A minimum of seven years of proven specialized experience in GBV prevention and response is required, with a focus on humanitarian and nexus settings. Candidates should demonstrate leadership and management experience in a multinational and multicultural environment, along with technical knowledge of GBV-related morbidity and mortality reduction. Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as proficiency in using office software and web-based management systems.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced degree (master's or equivalent) in relevant fields such as social work, public health, gender studies, law/human rights, international relations, or other related social science disciplines. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of GBV issues and developing effective interventions.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of specialized experience in GBV prevention and response, particularly in international humanitarian contexts. This experience should include demonstrated leadership and management capabilities within diverse and multicultural settings. Familiarity with current developments in GBV-related morbidity and mortality reduction is essential, as well as the ability to develop and coordinate programs targeting vulnerable populations such as refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication is crucial for collaboration and advocacy efforts. Working-level proficiency in Arabic is desirable, as it will facilitate engagement with local stakeholders and communities.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other applicable benefits. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization is committed to ensuring gender parity and encourages applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA emphasizes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all candidates, regardless of personal characteristics.