National Consultant for Roving GBV Capacity Building

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Position Title: National Consultant for Roving GBV Capacity Building
Location: Yangon
Country: Myanmar
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, aiming to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working towards achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, and promoting gender equality. The organization is committed to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls, and has a strategic plan for 2022-2025 that emphasizes ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence. UNFPA's mission is to build forward better in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring that the rights and health of women and girls are prioritized in recovery efforts.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to enhance UNFPA Myanmar's capacity-building interventions related to gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response. The consultant will play a crucial role in strengthening the capabilities of partner organizations, particularly in GBV case management, safe house operations, and hotline services. This position is vital in addressing the increasing humanitarian needs and GBV risks in Myanmar, ensuring that quality services are provided to those affected. The consultant will be responsible for planning and organizing various capacity-building activities, facilitating training sessions, and providing technical support to implementing partners. The role requires a commitment to ethical standards and a passion for empowering marginalized communities, particularly women and young people, in their fight against GBV.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The national consultant will be tasked with a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of GBV programs. Key duties include: coordinating and facilitating training sessions for GBV prevention and response actors; providing technical support to implementing partners and civil society organizations (CSOs) in case management and psychosocial interventions for GBV survivors; promoting standardized operations for safe houses and helplines; reviewing and adapting training materials to integrate best practices; disseminating guidelines and protocols for GBV programming; building networks with non-governmental and humanitarian actors; expanding the CSO network to respond effectively to GBV; collecting and evaluating program activity information; conducting monitoring and supervision of GBV interventions; and performing other duties as assigned by UNFPA.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in social work, social sciences, gender studies, anthropology, law, sociology, international relations, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in programming or training on gender and GBV prevention and response is required. Experience in developing and delivering GBV training to various partners, including NGOs and community participants, is essential. Candidates should also have field experience in integrating gender and GBV issues in emergency contexts, as well as demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to improve case management and safe house operations. A strong understanding of Myanmar's socio-cultural issues and legal frameworks is necessary, along with excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.

Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as social work, social sciences, gender studies, anthropology, law, sociology, or international relations. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender-based violence and the socio-cultural dynamics in Myanmar.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant working experience in programming and training related to gender and GBV. This experience should include the development and delivery of training components to various partners, including NGOs and community organizations. Field experience in addressing gender and GBV issues in emergency and post-conflict contexts is highly desirable, as is experience in providing technical assistance to service providers to enhance the quality of GBV interventions.

Languages:
Fluency in both Myanmar and English is required for this position, with strong reading and writing skills in both languages being essential for effective communication and documentation.

Additional Notes:
The position is a consultancy role, and UNFPA emphasizes a work environment that promotes gender equality, diversity, and integrity. The organization encourages applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment and selection processes. The selection and appointment may be subject to background checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements. Importantly, UNFPA does not charge any fees during the application or recruitment process.