GBV Sub-cluster Coordinator

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Position Title: GBV Sub-cluster Coordinator
Location: Pemba
Country: Mozambique
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on delivering a world where 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, employing thousands of staff dedicated to improving reproductive health and gender equality. The organization aims to end preventable maternal deaths, fulfill unmet needs for family planning, and eliminate gender-based violence and harmful practices through its strategic plan for 2022-2025.

Job Overview:
The GBV Sub-cluster Coordinator position is crucial for the UNFPA Mozambique Country Office located in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. The role involves overseeing the implementation of multi-sectoral, inter-agency GBV humanitarian interventions, particularly in the Northern region of Mozambique, which includes the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. The coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders, including NGOs, government partners, and UN agencies, to ensure effective GBV prevention and response programming in humanitarian emergencies. The incumbent will utilize established guidelines and standards to facilitate planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of GBV initiatives, ensuring that the needs of women and girls are prioritized and addressed in all sectors of the response.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The GBV Sub-cluster Coordinator will be responsible for leading the inter-agency GBV coordination group, promoting effective communication and collaboration among various stakeholders. Key duties include facilitating GBV sub-cluster coordination meetings, engaging with relevant actors to ensure a standardized response to GBV, advocating for resources and support for GBV initiatives, and developing strategic plans for GBV prevention and response. The coordinator will also work on capacity development for partners, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to established standards and guidelines. Additionally, the role involves conducting assessments, monitoring progress, and documenting best practices in GBV response.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration, law, public health, international relations, or related fields. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in program/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is required, with at least 2 years at the international level. Experience in leading GBV sub-cluster coordination mechanisms and developing specialized GBV training is essential. Knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations and the Cluster System is also necessary, along with the ability to describe context-specific prevention and response actions.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in relevant fields such as social sciences, public administration, law, public health, or international relations is required for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of gender-based violence and the necessary interventions in humanitarian settings.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years at the international level. Candidates should have experience in program/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, particularly in contexts experiencing or emerging from protracted crises. Experience in leading GBV sub-cluster coordination mechanisms and facilitating specialized GBV trainings is highly valued.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, or Italian is desirable, as these languages may enhance communication with local partners and stakeholders.

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 encourages applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups, emphasizing equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection.