GBVIMS+ Interagency Coordinator

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response IT & Telecom

Overview

Lead implementation of GBV IMS+ in support of survivors.

You have:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
• Experience in coordination among UN Agencies, International and Local Organizations.
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft Office, Windows-based applications, integrated web-based management systems, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent knowledge of gender issues in contexts of emergency, particularly GBV/Protection and case management.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety and other ethical concerns related to the sharing on sensitive data between humanitarian agencies.
• Contextual knowledge of Syria, in particular Northwest Syria.
• Previous working experience with the UN system.

Contract

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UNFPA supports IP activities through funding, monitoring, technical guidance and supervision, as well as logistical support Within the UNFPA led - GBV AoR for NW Syria, the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBV IMS) was created to harmonize data collection on GBV in humanitarian settings, to provide a simple system for actors providing services to GBV survivors to collect, store and analyze their data and to enable the safe and ethical sharing of reported GBV incident data within and between relevant entities. The intention of the GBV IMS is both to assist service providers to better understand the GBV cases being reported, as well as to enable actors to share data internallyacross project sites and externally with agencies for broader trends analysis and improved GBV coordination and response. In 2015, the Global GBV IMS Steering Committee launched Primero/GBV IMS+. Built off decades of lessons learnt from the legacy GBVIMS, the platform was developed to enable humanitarian actors to safely and securely collect, store, manage and share data for protection-related incident monitoring and case management. The system was developed by UNFPA, IRC, UNICEF, Save the Children, IMC, and TdH. Alongside the ‘legacy’ GBV IMS, Primero/GBV IMS+ are the only endorsed tools for GBV information management in humanitarian contexts at the inter-agency level. As the lead of the GBV AoR for NW Syria, UNFPA is responsible for the overall coordination of the GBV IMS+ process. The GBV IMS Coordinator (Inter-Agency), working under the supervision of the GBV AoR Coordinator and hosted by UNFPA, will facilitate and strengthen the implementation of the system in TXB, supporting the organizations and agencies using the GBV IMS/GBV IMS+ for data collection through their service provision to GBV survivors. With the support of the GBV AoR Coordinator and the GBV IMS Task Force, the incumbent will provide technical support to the organizations using the GBV IMS for data collection through their service provision to GBV survivors. She/he will lead the TXB coordination efforts to roll-out the GBV IMS+ among potential additional GBV IMS users, in the frame of the GBV IMS Task Force. The incumbent will work closely and in collaboration with UNFPA, Global Communities, UNICEF GBV focal points in Turkey Cross-Border, as well as with the other GBV IMS+ Organizations, the GBV IMS Task Force, the GBV AoR, the GBV IMS Global Technical Team and all relevant stakeholders and/or coordination bodies. The GBVIMS Inter-Agency Coordinator will help to establish sustainable mechanisms and build national capacity to continue implementation of the GBVIMS+. The GBV IMS Coordinator (Inter-Agency) hosted by UNFPA will assume a neutral role in her/his functions, provide impartial support to the GBV IMS+ organizations and represents interests of the GBV IMS Task Force.

A. Coordination ● Lead the GBV IMS Task Force, following an agreed-upon work plan and priorities. ● Convene and facilitate regular GBV IMS Task Force meetings between users of the ● GBV IMS+ and supporting Agencies to share and discuss achievements and challenges and jointly identify solutions to the issues/problems related to the roll out. ● Maintain and update the implementation plan of the GBV IMS+ roll-out in TXB, ensuring a clear implementation process. ● Provide regular updates to the GBV IMS Task Force on the implementation process. ● Ensure ongoing communication between the GBV IMS Task Force and the GBV Area of Responsibility and between the GBV IMS Task Force and the Global Technical Team. ● Facilitate, if/when needed, linkages between the GBV IMS and other information management systems being used in the TXB Response. ● Perform additional tasks related to the coordination of the GBV IMS, as stated by the Information-Sharing Protocol. ● Lead the process of revising the Inter-Agency Information-Sharing Protocol with organizations and agencies using the GBVIMS+ who wish to share information; ● Act as primary focal points for communication with the GBVIMS Global Technical Team and Steering Committee, while engaging in-country representatives of the Steering Committee. ● Assist with any other issues related to the coordination of the GBV IMS (such as updating the list of the GBV IMS focal points; presenting recommendations on inclusion of new members, responding to any breaches of the Information-Sharing Protocol; assessing the respect of the Information-Sharing Protocol ground rules etc).

2. Capacity Building ● Identify GBV service providers meeting requirements to join the GBVIMS+ and train them to use the GBV IMS+ tools through technical support, training, and quality assurance; ● Continuously identify/assess the capacity development needs arising among the GBV IMS+ organizations and liaise with the GBV AoR and the GBV IMS Global Technical Team for diligent follow-up; ● Deliver trainings on GBVIMS+ in liaison with the GBV IMS Global Technical Team; ● When possible, provide technical support for troubleshooting on the Incident Recorder/GBV IMS+ platform; ● Conduct revisions and provide context specific inputs to documentation (i.e. coding, intake and consent forms) and training materials produced in support of the GBVIMS+. ● Conduct continuous monitoring of the use of GBV IMS/GBV IMS+ tools through discussions and meetings with GBV IMS/GBV IMS+ actors. ● Help to establish sustainable mechanisms and build national capacity for the implementation of the GBV IMS+. ● Document challenges, good practices and lessons learned from the GBV IMS+ roll- out/implementation process.

3. Information and Analysis ● Participate in and facilitate the revision process of the Information-Sharing Protocol. ● Conduct quality checks on the data provided by the data gathering organizations and liaise bilaterally with them as needed. ● Support the consolidation of quarterly reports from the GBV IMS+ users and return to the data gathering organizations in a timely manner for their analysis. ● Call and facilitate quarterly data analysis sessions with GBVIMS+ users to review consolidated data and formulate recommendations on the identified trends. ● Support the data gathering organizations to analyze the compiled trends. ● In coordination with the GBV IMS Task Force members, produce analytical reports for programming and advocacy purposes and every other relevant use (such as the HNO, joint proposals, etc) based on consolidated data collected by the data gathering organizations. ● Support with addressing external requests for information sharing in coordination with the GBV IMS Task Force, in line with the Information-Sharing Protocol.

4. Facilitation and Representation ● Help organizing missions to Gaziantep and facilitate the delivery of technical outputs. ● Represent the GBV IMS Task Force as requested. ● Present the GBV IMS trends and analysis from quarterly and annual reports to the GBV AoR meetings, as specified in the Information-Sharing Protocol. ● Present the GBV IMS trends and analysis from quarterly and annual reports to ad-hoc fora meetings, as specified in the Information-Sharing Protocol. ● Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Core Competencies: ● Being accountable to achieving results. ● Developing and applying professional expertise. ● Thinking analytically and strategically. ● Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships. ● Communicating for impact. ● Providing strategic focus. ● Engaging internal/external partners.

Functional competencies: ● Delivering results-based programmes. ● Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilization. ● Providing a technical support system. ● Planning, organizing, and multi-tasking. ● Managing data, documents, correspondence and reports.

GBV programming and Information Management, Reporting and Data Analysis, M&E in the context of emergency response. ● Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required. ● Strong knowledge on Microsoft Office, Windows-based applications, integrated web-based management systems, spreadsheets and databases. ● Academic and/or professional work experience on data analysis through the use of statistical software programs is an asset. ● Excellent knowledge of gender issues in contexts of emergency, particularly GBV/Protection and case management, including relevant international human rights and humanitarian standards is an asset. ● Demonstrated understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety and other ethical concerns related to the sharing on sensitive data between humanitarian agencies is an asset. ● Experience in coordination among UN Agencies, International and Local Organizations. ● Experience in utilizing the following international tools: GBV Standard Operating Procedures, GBV Information Management System, IASC GBV Guidelines, IASC Gender Handbook; GBV Coordination Handbook is an asset. ● Contextual knowledge of Syria, in particular Northwest Syria is an asset. ● Previous working experience with the UN system is an asset. ● Demonstrated organizational skills: the ability to work independently and productively, with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment is an asset.

Turkiye is the cradle of cultures and civilizations, connecting Europe and Asia. It is also a pleasant country to live and work in. The western part of the country is very modern, and one can enjoy all of the facilities found in the western world, whereas the eastern part offers an authentic experience of the East. Gaziantep is a developed modern city with good accommodation opportunities. Travel to and from Gaziantep is easy as there are daily flights connecting Gaziantep with Istanbul.Gaziantep is at the transition point from between Mediterranean climate and continental climate. The southern region demonstrates the characteristics of the Mediterranean climate whereas the northern part is much colder and relatively dry. Cotton and light clothes are recommended in summer whereas in winter, warm clothes and boots are needed.

IMPORTANT: Please note that this is an emergency recruitment and the application period might end before the announced date. If you consider applying, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that, Gaziantep's hardship classifications is temporarily updated as “E” due to the earthquake in Türkiye.

To serve as a UN Volunteer, the incumbent should not have any work arrangements during the assignment (The person should be either unemployed or on unpaid leave).

The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Host Entity's support might be limited.

UNV Entitlements in a Nutshell for International UN Volunteer (Specialist): - Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is USD 2322 USD. In addition to VLA, 1000 USD Well Being Differential is paid (until August, with a possibility of extension). - In case of dependents, volunteers will receive 250 USD for 1 dependent, and 450 USD for 2 or more dependents.

• 100% health, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA. Dependents are also covered by the insurance when they relocate to the duty station.
• Entitlement to annual Leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of volunteer assignment
• Entry allowance for covering relocation expenses (USD 4000)
• Travel lumpsum for covering travel expenses
• Exit allowance upon completion of service (approx. USD 225 per month).
• Several learning opportunities.

For further information, Unified Conditions of Service is available on UNV's website.

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