UNFPA Gender/Gender Based Violence Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

UNFPA Gender/Gender Based Violence Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNFPA Nigeria programme looking for “Gender/Gender Based Violence Specialist”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 27 August 2021.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Its work includes developing national healthcare strategies and protocols, increasing access to birth control, and leading campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation.

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UNFPA Gender/Gender Based Violence Specialist Jobs 2021

The UNFPA has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Gender/Gender Based Violence Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
Position Gender/Gender Based Violence Specialist
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s degree
Experience Required Seven (7) years
Application Deadline 27 August 2021

UNFPA Job Vacancy 2021

Scope of Work: The Country Programme Evaluation will focus on geographic, thematic and temporal scopes of the CP; and cover both programmatic analysis and strategic positioning analysis. It is expected to provide answers to a number of evaluation questions, which are derived from key evaluation criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability, while giving particular attention to the humanitarian aspects that the country has faced during the life of the programme.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • The gender equality expert will provide expertise on the human rights of women and girls, especially sexual and reproductive rights, the empowerment of women and girls, engagement of men and boys, as well as GBV and harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation, child, early and forced marriage. S/he will also provide expertise on the empowerment and rights of young people, especially youth leadership and participation. S/he will contribute to the methodological design of the evaluation and take part in the data collection and analysis work, with overall responsibility of contributions to the expected deliverables in her/his thematic area of expertise. S/he will provide substantive inputs throughout the evaluation process by contributing to the development of the evaluation methodology, evaluation work plan and agenda for the field phase, participating in meetings with the Evaluation Manager, UNFPA Nigeria CO staff and the ERG. S/he will undertake desk review and conduct remote or in-person interviews and group discussions with stakeholders, as agreed with the evaluation team leader.

Qualification:

  • Master’s degree in Women/Gender Studies, Human Rights Law, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.

Experience:

  • Seven (7) years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies or M&E work in the field of international development and/or humanitarian action
  • Substantive knowledge on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, GBV and other harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation, early, child and forced marriage, and issues surrounding masculinity, gender relationships and sexuality.
  • Substantive knowledge on the rights of women and girls and the promotion of women and girls’ participation and leadership in decision-making processes.
  • Preferred good knowledge of humanitarian strategies, policies, frameworks and international humanitarian law, and principles as well as the international humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms.
  • Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and prevention of harm to evaluation subjects.
  • Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process.
  • Solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodology and demonstrated ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
  • Excellent communication (written and spoken), facilitation and knowledge-sharing skills.
  • Work experience in/good knowledge of the national development context of Nigeria
  • Familiarity with UNFPA or other United Nations organizations’ mandates and operations will be an advantage.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Level: NOC
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Language: Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNFPA Gender/Gender-Based Violence Specialist Jobs 2021

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The Closing Date: 27 August 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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