Violence Against Women Data and Knowledge Management Specialist

Volunteering

Overview

Lead regional Violence Against Women data management efforts and foster knowledge exchange.

You have:

• Minimum of 5 years of specialized experience, preferably in an international context, in international development programming, donor reporting, strategic communications, or knowledge management.
• Prior experience working within the UN system, particularly on gender equality, gender-based violence, or demographic statistics in the Asia-Pacific region, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience setting up, actively moderating, and sustaining interactive online communities of practice, professional networks, or knowledge portals is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required with excellent oral and written skills, including editorial judgment with the ability to synthesize complex statistical or technical methodologies into clear, concise, and accessible prose for non-technical policymakers.
• Proven track record in drafting high-quality progress and narrative results reports (experience with Australian DFAT guidelines are a strong asset).
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various applications and familiarity with data and information management.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively across diverse cultural environments and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and civil society actors.
• Proficiency in web content management systems and/or working knowledge of basic design software to support report layouts and digital assets is desirable.

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Globally, one in three women experiences physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, with rates being particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region. While significant progress has been made in conducting Violence against Women (VAW) prevalence surveys, gaps remain in data literacy, utilization, and integration across various data sources.

To bridge these gaps, United Nations Population Fund Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (UNFPA APRO) —in strategic partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)—is launching Phase III (2026–2029) of the kNOwVAWdata initiative. Building upon the strong foundations of ethical data collection established in the first two phases of the initiative, Phase III marks a critical pivot towards building comprehensive VAW data ecosystems and driving robust data utilization for tangible policy and programming impact across the region.

Delivered across four main pillars—Strengthening Capacity and Networks, Building Integrated Data Systems, Advancing Measurement, and Strategic Partnerships—the initiative ensures safe, ethical, and high-quality data informs prevention and response efforts and supports the evolution of national enabling environments to end violence against women. In this context, the Violence Against Women Data and Knowledge Management Specialist will play a vital role within the Asia and the Pacific Regional Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices team, leading efforts in regional violence against women data and research knowledge management, donor reporting, and facilitating a vibrant, interactive regional Community of Practice (CoP).

Under the day-to-day programmatic oversight of the United Nations Population Fund Asia and the Pacific Regional Office(UNFPA APRO) Technical Lead on Violence Against Women (VAW) Data and Research and the overall strategic guidance of the Regional Gender-based Violence (GBV) Advisor, the will manage regional knowledge hubs, facilitate peer learning exchanges, ensure high-quality reporting, and nurture the kNOwVAWdata network. The Violence Against Women Data and Knowledge Management Specialist will be responsible for the following key result areas :

● Platform Migration & Knowledge Management: Lead the transition and migration of the kNOwVAWdata community platforms to a modernized, accessible environment featuring knowledge management tools. ● Microsite & Resource Maintenance: Oversee the regular updating, restructuring, and maintenance of the kNOwVAWdata community resources, ensuring technical resources remain current. ● Community of Practice (CoP) Strategic Implementation: Execute a dedicated strategy for the CoP's long-term sustainability, transforming it into an organic, member-led network that promotes continuous capacity exchange. ● Facilitation of Technical Working Groups: Moderate online forums and private interactive spaces for national survey teams, catalyzing member-led technical working groups around emerging issues such as technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence(GBV), the impacts of climate change on Gender-based Violence(GBV), and disability inclusion in Violence Against Women(VAW) data and research. ● Peer-to-Peer Learning & Exchange: Plan, organize, and document regional learning webinars,South - South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiatives, and peer exchanges among United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Offices, national statistical offices, civil society organizations, and UNFPA implementing partners. ● Donor Reporting Coordination: Lead the drafting, compilation, and editorial review of high-quality narrative annual and progress reports for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and other steering committees, ensuring full compliance with donor communication guidelines. ● Impact Documentation: Research, conduct stakeholder interviews, and write compelling impact stories, feature articles, and technical briefs that translate complex Violence against Women (VAW) prevalence data into human-centered narratives of change. ● Lessons Learned & Evidence Dissemination: Support the documentation, packaging, and publishing of technical and operational lessons learned from countries implementing national Violence against Women (VAW) prevalence surveys (dedicated or modular surveys), or administrative data system changes, and producing regular e-bulletins to disseminate new research and training opportunities.

By strategically managing knowledge networks and amplifying the utilization of evidence, the IUNV will contribute to a deeper regional understanding of how data drives change, further strengthening partnerships and mobilizing continued support to :

● Strengthen national capacity for the ethical production, translation, and policy-relevant use of violence against women data and research. ● Promote comprehensive Violence against Women (VAW) data ecosystems that break down siloes and integrate the use of population surveys with administrative and qualitative data sources. ● Enhance data literacy among regional policymakers, advocates, and practitioners to bridge the gap between data dissemination, uptake and action. ● Advance innovative and inclusive measurement methodologies to safely capture emerging forms of violence, including technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence(GBV), and address critical data gaps regarding disability inclusion, older women, and the intersection of Gender-based Violence (GBV) and climate change. ● Institutionalize national capacity gains and promote domestic financing to ensure the long-term sustainability of safe and ethical Violence against Women (VAW) data ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities :

● Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). ● Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; ● 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.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership, resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups.

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

  • Minimum of 5 years of specialized experience, preferably in an international context, in international development programming, donor reporting, strategic communications, or knowledge management.
• Prior experience working within the UN system, particularly on gender equality, gender-based violence, or demographic statistics in the Asia-Pacific region, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience setting up, actively moderating, and sustaining interactive online communities of practice, professional networks, or knowledge portals is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required with excellent oral and written skills, including editorial judgment with the ability to synthesize complex statistical or technical methodologies (e.g., prevalence measurement, data ecosystems) into clear, concise, and accessible prose for non-technical policymakers.
• Proven track record in drafting high-quality progress and narrative results reports (experience with Australian DFAT guidelines are a strong asset).
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various applications (e.g. Google Workspace, or Microsoft Office) and email/internet; familiarity with data and information management; and office technology equipment.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively across diverse cultural environments and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and civil society actors.
• Proficiency in web content management systems and/or working knowledge of basic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign) to support report layouts and digital assets is desirable.

The duty station will be Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok is a highly developed modern city with excellent accommodation that includes single house, apartments etc. The cost of living in Bangkok compared to some of the other capital cities in Asia is relatively high but still low compared to Europe and North America. Health facilities and services are among the best in Asia and often many people from various countries visit Bangkok to seek medical services. Travel to and from Bangkok is easy as there are many daily flights connecting Bangkok with major cities in the world.

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