Child Protection Officer - Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Non-family duty station

Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, the International UN Volunteer will carry out the following tasks: The overall objective of the GBV Officer’s post is to support UNICEF Myanmar’s overall GBV prevention and response initiatives and programming, including but not limited to capacity building initiatives, case management and Psychosocial Support (PSS).

Closely coordinate with CPWG and Case Management Taskforce at national and sub-national levels to ensure quality implementation of referral pathways to respond to GBV and child sexual abuse (CSA) cases. This also includes ensuring required capacity to respond is available amongst CP and GBV actors involved in GBV/CSA response through developing and implementing a national capacity building strategy;

Support UNICEF Child Protection team and CPWG members to identify and support scaling up of community-based GBV/CSA preventive measures. This also includes working closely with C4D team;

Support UNICEF Child Protection team and CPWG members to support strengthening victim assistance services for children and women who are survivors of GBV/CSA including women, child mothers and adolescent girls affected by conflict-related sexual violence;

Work in consultation with the Chief of Child Protection, Child Protection Manager and Child Protection Specialist Social Welfare, to strengthen GBV/CSA response component with the national child protection case management system. This also includes close coordination with actors leading relevant programming areas such as health, mental health, education and livelihoods;

Work with CAAC/MRE team and partners to ensure better reintegration of women and girls who were associated with Government and Non-Government Actors and who have suffered conflict-related sexual violence, through the provision of individual psychosocial support, empowerment/livelihoods, peer group support, family tracing, reunification and reconciliation, and community dialogue to promote return and reintegration

Build and sustain close working partnerships with counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge on GBV prevention and response, including case management, to facilitate programme implementation and build the capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on child protection and GBV

Contribute to the development of new programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs/CBOs, for GBV prevention and response as well as reintegration of girls and women affected by conflict related sexual violence. This includes partnerships with ethnic service providers;

Prepare donor proposals and resource mobilization materials on GBV prevention and response, manage implementation, monitoring and donor reporting

Participate in inter-agency meetings/events on GBV, including GBV Working Groups at the State and sub-national levels with the aim to represent, integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies on GBV

Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Commitment and Motivation Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Working in Teams

A minimum of three years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection related areas, at the international level, is required Experience in designing and implement community-based CP mechanisms and GBV preventive interventions; Knowledge working on clinical management of GBV survivors; Ability to mobilize and coordinate multiple sectors to mainstream GBV prevention and response activities beyond the Protection sector; Experience in implementing victim/survivor assistance programs. Knowledge and experience on programming for girls and women associated with armed groups/victims of conflict-related sexual violence is considered a strong asset; Relevant experience in programme development in gender and/or child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset; Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered an added advantage.

Yangon, with over 7 million people, is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. It takes 30-45 minutes to the country’s capital Naypyitaw where the Government offices are located. Yangon is full of colonial-era buildings. UNICEF office is just several kilometers away from the downtown area. Yangon is currently a “Level 3” area and therefore the Designated Official for Security for Myanmar must receive a travel notification in advance and provide security clearance. On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Military took over the power from the democratically elected government and declared a state of emergency. Following the takeover, the security situation in the country worsened. Since 30 March 2021, there has been a family restriction in place and eligible family members of international staff members have been evacuated.

The public healthcare system in Myanmar has deteriorated since the military takeover, with many hospital workers participating in the national strike called the Civil Disobedience Movement. However, the UN clinic to where UN staff can turn for health issues remains open. There are many internationally qualified doctors working in Yangon, but in case of hospitalization, it is advisable to go to Singapore or Bangkok. As a result of the recent military coup, the banking sector is not operating with its full capacity due to banking staff participating in the national strike referred to as the Civil Disobedient Movement. The economy contracted by 10%, triggering a cash crisis. The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has imposed restrictions on cash withdrawals of MMK- 500,000 for individuals and MMK-50,000 for company/organization per week. This is further reduced by individual banks based on the availability of cash within every bank. ATMs are not being replenished regularly and the limit on ATM withdrawal has been progressively lowered. Restrictions are also imposed on daily/weekly ATM withdrawals. As ATM queues become long, people have even started the business of selling their spots in ATM queues. Mobile banking is partially resumed.

The security situation in Myanmar is currently volatile and unpredictable. Acts of violence by both parties of the conflict can occur anywhere, anytime and a further deterioration of the security situation is possible. Although the supplies have been limited and pricy, the situation is changing rapidly and a wider range of accommodation options are becoming available. There are some private real state agents with Websites. There are also real estate agents who have been helping UNICEF staff to find housing. If requested, the Education section can share the contact information of some agents.