Within the delegated authority and undWithin the delegated authority and under the supervision of GBV/Gender Programme Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV GBV/Gender Programme Officer will support the overall GBV programme, contributing to overall protection system strengthening. Three streams of work are linked to UNICEF’s GBV programming: supporting survivors with access to a comprehensive set of services, mitigating the risk of GBV across environments including by empowering women and girls, preventing GBV by addressing its underlying conditions and drivers, engaging with government and relevant ministries. These streams are further complemented by efforts to mainstream gender and implement PSEA activities:
Responsibilities:
Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers.
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Assist in UN inter-agency coordination including monitoring and updating joint action-plans.
Support the organization of meetings, conferences and webinars.
Assist in preparing background material and taking minutes, as needed.
Participate in the global and regional gender and GBV networks and coordination groups as needed.
Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Support operational capacity development efforts and provide technical support on gender mainstreaming in all programmes.
Act as a gender and PSEA focal point of the UNICEF outpost team in Italy in coordination with the regional office:.
Support efforts to ensure that programme activities are implemented in line with organizational guidelines and timelines, while promoting accountability, efficiency, and the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender and PSEA.
Provide support in the organization of online and in-person GBV training sessions, workshops and other meetings as required.
Assist in the development of concept notes, advocacy papers, letters presentations and other background documents, as required.
Assist in building strategic alliances with other key actors internally and externally to advocate for gender-sensitive programming.
Requirements:
Master's degree in law, migration studies, gender studies, or other relevant fields.
At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the area of GBV, gender or other relevant programmes; experience with UNICEF is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
Knowledge and experience on GBV and gender.
Familiarity with the Italian protection and reception system for migrants and refugees.
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
