Individual Consultancy : Specialist in gender based violence in emergency, 4 months, Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Purpose of the consultancy :

The main purpose of this Gender-Based Violence In Emergency (GBViE) consultancy is to provide high-quality, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) technical support to the Madagascar Country Office supporting the development of specialized GBViE programming and improving GBV risk mitigation across UNICEF sectors and clusters. The GBViE Consultant will provide technical support and capacity building to enhance UNICEFs GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response at the national level and including in emergency settings working with government and non-governmental partners.

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Scope of work:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative Programmes, the Gender-Based Violence In Emergency (GBViE) consultant is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of UNICEF GBViE programming, GBV risk mitigation efforts, and GBV coordination in Madagascar. Specifically, the GBViE consultant will:

Technical Support and Coordination

• Lead the development and implementation of UNICEF’s GBViE programming in accordance with the UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and national and international humanitarian standards.
• Provide guidance to all UNICEF sections and UNICEF-led clusters on GBV risk mitigation and identify entry points and key actions to be performed by UNICEF and its partners in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines and is monitored accordingly.
• Work closely with the GBV and Child Protection sub-clusters and support mapping of services and actors for GBV/VAC in emergency settings.
• Assist the Government of Madagascar (GoM) and its partners in the review and finalization of the national GBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

In collaboration with UNICEF Child Protection Section and Regional Office, provide guidance to support the establishment of a GBV Information Management Systems (GBVIMS) to facilitate the safe, confidential, and reliable collection, sharing, and analysis of information on GBV. Coordinate with United Nations Country Team (UNCT) members, Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) members, emergency clusters, Protection Sector Group, BNGRC (Bureau National de Gestion des Risks et Catastrophes), and government / non-government partners to improve GBV risk mitigation in emergency settings.

Training and Capacity Building

• Assess capacity building needs for UNICEF and partners and deliver a package of training on GBV for UNICEF staff and partners on the three key pillars of GBViE programming – prevention, response, and risk mitigation.
• Based on needs assessment, deliver targeted training on GBViE for cluster members including on the GBV pocket guide for actors operating in areas affected by the emergency.
• In collaboration with the Child Protection section, the French Embassy, national security forces, and relevant ministries, lead and contribute to the preparation of a training manual for Security Forces identification and assistance to VAC and GBV survivors and organize training for security forces in the capital and in the Southern regions.
• Support the review and finalization of the (already drafted) clinical management of the rape manual and training module.

Community mobilization

• Support UNICEF partners to scale up community-based approaches to address harmful social and cultural norms and behaviors in Madagascar
• Support the review and finalization of life skills modules to include approaches to address GBV and positive masculinity
• Engage community-based women’s organizations in GBV prevention and response programming.

Key deliverables:

• A GBV capacity needs assessment was conducted with UNICEF staff, government and non-government partners including women-led organizations.
• Training and capacity building plan on GBV prevention, mitigation, and response developed.
• At least 3 training on GBV prevention, response, and risk mitigation were conducted for UNICEF staff and partners.
• A manual on GBV for security forces

A final report with technical recommendations on GBV related programming for UNICEF Madagascar

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, law, or another relevant social science field. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted instead of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in a humanitarian context with relevant professional experience in the field of GBV, gender mainstreaming, and/or humanitarian affairs.
• Experience in conducting training is required.
• Experience and technical knowledge in GBV case management and referral systems and standards are required.
• Relevant experience in programming and management of protection and gender-based violence in an agency or organization of the United Nations system is required.
• Experience in capacity building and systems strengthening is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, under local or other applicable laws.