Associate Gender Based Violence Officer, LDC Band, F, Jordan Field Office

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position receives direct supervision and technical guidance from the Gender and Gender-Based Violence Officer (P3) and the Protection and Humanitarian Principles Team Leader (P4), to ensure effective gender and GBV programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting across Jordan Field Office.

• Title of Supervisor: Gender and Gender-Based Violence Officer
• Title of Supervisee/s: None
• Working conditions: The incumbent will be based in Amman, Jordan with regular domestic travel. UNRWA will provide an office environment with access to telephone, PC and other automation equipment, internet, and intranet.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Gender and Gender-Based Violence Officer and the Protection and Humanitarian Principles Team Leader, the Associate GBV Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective gender and GBV programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting across Jordan Field Office. In particular, s/he will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to monitor and ensure quality of care is provided to GBV survivors by frontliners, such as through case conferencing with internal and external stakeholders, conducting case file audits, where relevant, whist taking into account GBV guiding principles and child protection principles.

• In coordination with other Programmes, contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines on case management, information management, data protection, informed consent and asset and referral pathways, where necessary, in adherence with interagency GBV case management standards.

• Contributes to the design, implementation and monitoring of qualitative and quantitative research, whilst adhering to key data protection principles to ensure safe and ethical GBV data collection and reporting.

• Supports the design, implementation and monitoring of Gender and GBV campaigns amongst staffs and Palestine refugee communities including the development of key advocacy messages, products, and reports, including but not limiting to during International Women’s Day, the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence etc.;Supports the rollout of the Agency Wide Gender Strategy, GBV frameworks and guidelines, including the implementation and follow-up with relevant staffs across UNRWA programmes;

• Provides programme administrative and logistical support for the design and implementation of GBV project activities, campaigns, communication products, trainings and workshops, in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensures the timely mobilisation, planning and expenditure for funds under GBV and PSEA.

• Participates in Integrated Assessments at the area levels, as a means to observe and identify key opportunities for improved GBV and PSEA risk mitigation, prevention and response.

• Contributes to identifying capacity needs amongst UNRWA staffs and assists with the development and implementation/ facilitation of training plans, module/ materials, guidance notes to address them.

• Acts as an agency focal point for Protection for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, contributing to the design and implementation of JFO’s PSEA annual action plan, dissemination of key messages, facilitation of capacity building activities to staffs and communities.

• Contributes to the monitoring and follow-up on the reporting of cases and documentation of accurate and timely data on GBV and SEA concerns, in coordination with GBV Focal Points, and supports the analysis of trends and patterns for evidence-based programming and strategic directives, including advocacy, where necessary.

• Contributes to the development of project proposals, briefings, evaluations, assessments, workplans, periodic progress reporting, situational analysis, advocacy messages, strategies, reports on GBV and PSEA for senior management, donors, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, in a timely and professional manner.

• Contributes to the design and implementation of the area level protection strategy and actively participates in the Area Protection Working Group meetings on a monthly basis, in order to identify emerging GBV/PSEA concerns and to provide technical assistance to address these concerns.

• In coordination with the Gender and Gender-Based Violence Officer, builds and maintains relationships with a diverse stakeholder (including government, local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and local civil society organizations) across interagency platforms, who can contribute to community protection mechanisms for improved prevention and response to GBV/SEA survivors.

Others:
• Provides assistance with oral and written translations of Arabic and English, where necessary.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Competencies

UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial Competencies may apply.

• Applying Technical Expertise.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Relating and Networking.
• Excellent analysis skills.
• Communication skills.
• Negotiations skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues diplomatically.

Education

• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in law, human rights, international development, or international relations, or any other relevant field.

Work Experience

A minimum of four years of relevant experience, preferably in gender, GBV or PSEA and/or other related discipline in Jordan is preferred. is required to answer.

Languages

• Oral and written fluency in English and Arabic.

Assessment

• Technical Test.
• Competency-based Interview.

Special Notice

Contract Status:
Limited Duration Contract (LDC) for 6 months (Extendable) subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing need for the post. Band F Step 1, Monthly Salary from JD 1,057.700 Fills. Other benefits include medical insurance and annual leave and dependency allowance (if applicable).

Duty Station: Jordan Field Office (Amman)

Department/Office: UNRWA – Programme Protection & Neutrality

Desirable Qualifications:
• Practical experience working on Gender, GBV and/or PSEA within the development and/or humanitarian sector is highly desirable;
• Previous experience providing technical assistance on GBV case management using a survivor-centered approach;
• Previous experience with GBVIMS and/or similar platforms is highly desirable;
• Awareness and knowledge on gender issues in Jordan is a strong asset;

Equivalency:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

General Information:

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• This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan,
and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.

• Since the Vacancy is an Area Staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

• Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

• UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

• A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.

• Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment system Inspira will be considered, and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate.

• For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.

• Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered.

• The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.

• UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.

• The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.

• UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.

• Applications from UNRWA staff member who had been demoted with deferred eligibility for promotion will not be considered.

• Applications from Staff members who were recipients under the Early Voluntary Retirement or Exceptional Voluntary Separation Schemes will not be considered.

• Applications from Internal candidate serving for less than one year in your current post will not be considered.

• The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or to change the contract Modality.

• Provided very good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations.

• A candidate is not eligible for consideration if he or she was short-listed and found not suitable for the same post within the previous 12 months unless the post description has since been altered by 30% or more, as determined by ODCS.

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.