Project coordinator (GBV Case Management)

Programme Title: GBV Response and Prevention Programme

Post Title: Project Coordinator, GBV Case Management

Post Level: Service Contract, SB4/Q1

Position number: 00188287

Duration of the service: one year with possible extension

Duty Station: Kyiv

Full/part time: Full time

The position:

Under the direct supervision of the GBV Programme Analyst, the Project Coordinator leads the development of framework, mechanisms and capacities to ensure GBV case management that enhances survivors’ access to quality, confidential, safe, and timely services that meet their needs.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The Fund operates globally since 1969 in more than 150 countries and territories. UNFPA focuses on women and young people, because these are the groups whose rights are often compromised. UNFPA has been active in Ukraine since 1997.

In accordance with the organisational mandate and national development priorities of Ukraine, UNFPA implements a country programme of technical assistance to Ukraine for 2018-2022. Among several priorities, the country programme seeks to contribute to the development of robust national system of response and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV), establish functional intersectoral coordination and accountability mechanisms and enhance institutional capacities at the national and regional levels to ensure that majority of gender-based violence survivors seek and have access to good quality survivor-centred services, and Ukrainian society finds GBV unacceptable.

Since the start of the large-scale military invasion of Russia to Ukraine in February 2022, UNFPA implements a comprehensive nationwide Humanitarian Response Plan to provide life-saving GBV and SRH services to women and girls across Ukraine.

Through its GBV Response and Prevention Programme, UNFPA contributes to improving protection and security of women and girls, and thus, their willingness to participate in community life, including in war-affected communities. Women’s engagement and empowerment in community dialogue, including in displacement, is essential for laying a strong foundation for recovery and sustainable peace and development.

UNFPA is seeking highly-motivated candidates that share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from gender-based violence. We need strong professionals who are innovative, committed to excellence and keen to transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results

Job Purpose:

The UNFPA GBV Response and Prevention Programme interventions cover all regions of Ukraine and focuses on the delivery of the following outcomes:

Increased perception of the unacceptability of gender-based violence in Ukrainian society.

Improved equitable access of GBV survivors and people at risk to survivor-centred services.

Establishment of mechanisms of accountability to beneficiaries at the national and local levels.

Project Coordinator coordinates programme strands that contribute to the achievement of the Outcome 2 with the aim of improving access of GBV survivors and people at risk of GBV to essential GBV services.

Project Coordinator works in a client, quality and results-oriented manner in close collaboration with GBV Programme Team members, all units of the UNFPA Country Office (CO), UNFPA implementing partners (IPs), as well as personnel of other UN agencies to exchange information and ensure smooth implementation of GBV Programme streams and interventions in line with the approved work plans, indicators and milestones (Programme Results Framework).

Project Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring smooth planning, coordination and monitoring of programme interventions on provision of quality case management services to GBV survivors including coordinated care and support to navigate available services. S/he ensures that all activities are carried out in line with UNFPA rules and procedures as well as donors’ requirements. S/he will be responsible for contributing to the achievements of programme’s objectives and quality management throughout the programme life cycle.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate implementation of GBV Programme strands that focus on establishing and provision of GBV case management services for GBV survivors;

Design, coordinate and monitor the delivery of complex GBV case management interventions in line with the Interagency GBV Case Management Guidelines;

Tailor GBV case management algorithms to meet specific needs of GBV survivors and vulnerable population groups at risk of GBV;

Coordinate deployment, capacity development and operation of GBV case management services in target cities in coordination with UNFPA Field Coordinator, municipal partners and stakeholders;

Develop capacity of caseworkers and service providers to provide quality case management services to GBV survivors including coordinated care and support to navigate available services;

Develop mechanisms and tools for monitoring the quality of GBV case management services;

Contribute to the interagency, multisectoral GBV coordination groups on GBV case management;

Liaise, interact and coordinate cooperation with implementing partners and relevant stakeholders on all matters related to project strands implementation for the timely and effective achievement of planned results cost-effectively and sustainably;

Conduct advocacy work with Programme partners and government stakeholders (national, regional and community level) to ensure the sustainability of achieved results;

Analyse project implementation and provide regular updates to GBV Programme Analyst and GBV Programme Manager highlighting project strands implementation progress, bottlenecks and possible solutions;

Identify, suggest and implement innovative solutions to maximise impact of GBV case management interventions;

Contribute to collection, development and sharing of knowledge by synthesising and documenting findings and lessons learned, good practices, models, strategies and approaches of GBV Programme and UNFPA country office, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination;

Prepare regular updates/briefs as required by GBV Programme Manager and UNFPA senior management;

Provide comprehensive, outcome-oriented, evidence-based inputs to progress reports required by UNFPA and donors;

Ensure visibility of UNFPA and GBV Programme through public relations, advocacy, working with the media and other communications activities;

Perform other tasks as requested by GBV Programme Manager and UNFPA senior management.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management, services development, social protection work or related area preferably with an international organisation or multilateral technical assistance project;

Experience in design and delivery of social protection interventions;

Knowledge of GBV prevention and response, understanding of the GBV Case Management Guidelines and survivor-oriented approach will be an asset;

Excellent ability to learn fast, analyse and think systemically;

Strong interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with stakeholders in a wide range of functions and professional areas;

Proficiency in MS Office package, Google applications and teleconferencing tools;

Familiarity with UN procedures, policies and frameworks will be a benefit.

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, International Relations, International Development, Gender Studies, Project Management or related areas.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Ukrainian.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system

Embracing cultural diversity

Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

Delivering results-based programmes

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Core Competencies:

Achieving results

Being accountable

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen

Thinking analytically and strategically

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships

Communicating for impact

Managerial Competencies:

Providing strategic focus

Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders

Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance

Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Please APPLY to this position via the link till 1 November 2022