Field GBV Specialist

L'UNFPA Tchad soutient activement le gouvernement dans ses efforts de développement pour mettre en œuvre sa Vision 2030 « Le Tchad que nous voulons » et ses plans de développement quinquennaux. L'appui de l'UNFPA est focalisé sur ses plans stratégiques séquentiels (SP 2018-2021 ; SP 2022-2025 et SP 2026-2029) en mettant l'accent sur ses trois résultats transformateurs (Zéro décès maternel évitable ; zéro besoin de planification familiale non satisfait ; zéro VBG et pratiques néfastes) à travers la fourniture des produits et des équipements médicaux de santé de la reproduction à l'ensemble du pays toit en se focalisant dans les établissements de santé dans sept provinces, dont trois sont humanitaires. Dans les provinces du Lac Tchad, du Moyen Chari et du Logone Oriental, l'UNFPA soutient 34 établissements de santé en fournissant des sages-femmes, des équipements et des produits. Des projets d'autonomisation des femmes et des adolescentes sont également menés avec des AGR pour les associations de femmes, les associations de prédicatrices et d'autres groupes de femmes.

Vous soutiendrez la gestion efficace des activités de l'UNFPA dans les domaines de la population et du développement, de la santé reproductive et du genre, en particulier la prévention et la réponse aux VBG et autres pratiques néfastes. Grâce à une analyse approfondie et à une évaluation des tendances politiques, sociales et économiques, vous contribuerez à la formulation et à l'évaluation de projets, aux initiatives de programmation conjointe, à la mobilisation des ressources et aux cadres de développement nationaux.

Vous ferez le suivi des résultats obtenus au cours de la mise en œuvre, en appliquant de manière appropriée les systèmes et procédures, y compris GBV/IMIS, et en faisant des innovations.

Since the conflict erupted in Sudan on 15 April 2023, Chad has seen an influx of over 580,000 new refugees, adding to the over 400,000 Sudanese refugees who have been in eastern Chad since 2003. This sudden and massive arrival of refugees has placed immense pressure on the already overstretched resources and infrastructure in the region. In addition to the need for immediate humanitarian assistance, the influx highlights the importance of implementing long-term development solutions as soon as possible to support both refugees and host communities. As of mid-2024, the refugee influx is on-going and the situation in neighboring Darfur is further deteriorating. It is expected that up to 250,000 additional refugees could cross the border by the end of 2024 and that more could also arrive at the beginning of 2025. Among these refugees, there are 144,015 returnees. All have been installed in sites, camps and villages in the provinces of Ouaddai, Sila and Wadi Fira.
In the current context, UNFPA Chad is implementing various interventions in the affected provinces through different projects. It concerns GBV coordination; the prevention and mitigation of GBV risks; the strengthening of multi-sectoral services including one stop centers; women's empowerment and peacebuilding activities, its integrate SRH services.
UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:
● Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment;
● Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity;
● Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal;
● Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address;
● Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning;
● Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations;
● Leave management;
● DSA for official travel, when applicable;
● All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme;
● Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV;
● Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pandemics).

Description of tasks

The International UNV Field GBV Specialist will be under the overall direction of the UNFPA Representative and programmatic guidance of the CO Deputy Representative; and the direct supervision of the GBV Coordinator. S/he will be part of the UNFPA Humanitarian Response Team.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of GBV Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the International UNV Field GBV Specialist will be the Focal Point for coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on GBV activities in the East:
● To strengthen humanitarian GBV response in the affected East Provinces
● To achieve the results of UNFPA's humanitarian response through integrated interventions SRH/GBV/CVA included to donor’s funded projects
● To promote and integrate SRH, GBV and FP services, and advise accordingly on the integration of comprehensive health (RH/HIV/GBV) services into primary health care, as the situation stabilizes.
● To prevent GBV and access to sexual and reproductive health services for women, adolescents, and young people. These projects target refugees, Chadian returnees and host populations directly affected by humanitarian crises in the country.
● To strengthen holistic support including GBV case management, legal assistance, psychosocial, medical, and material support to GBV survivors through an appropriate referral system, safe spaces for women and girls, and mobile teams.
● To establish an operationalization of groups, sub-groups, or platforms to combat GBV, EAS/SH and GBVIMS.
● To provide technical support to GBV specialists have been deployed to support implementing partners, ensuring close support in the field and including all stakeholders (implementation partners and government services.
● To facilitate capacity-building in health facilities and clinic mobile in emergency humanitarian programs.
● To propose Interventions to be supported at ensuring the continuity of GBV services for the most affected population in the three affected provinces.
● To work closely with the focal points in the local Ministries (women, education, security, legal, health) and the protection of early childhood, implementing partners as well as sister UN agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM, WFP, and WHO) and NGO to ensure improved GBV/SRH services. to interact positively with government officials, UN agencies, and other organizations.
● To identify and facilitate operational partnerships, propose medical supplies needs, equipment, and accessories periodically, and coordinate the provision of such supplies to the partners.

● As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

Programme Development and Implementation
● Conduct field assessments and/or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV prevention and response. Where appropriate, ensure GBV issues are integrated in other key assessments.
● In partnership with relevant UN, national and international NGOs, Red Cross, and government stakeholders, develop a comprehensive GBV programs in line with available global guidance that adheres to UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies.
● Guide UNFPA CO staff, implementing partners, and national authorities in planning and implementing GBV programs related to refugees, returnees and host communities.
● Coordinate and facilitate training sessions on GBV in emergencies for health care providers, community services officers, security personnel, the refugee/IDP population, etc.
● Oversee the procurement of emergency post-rape kits and other relevant commodities and monitor their distribution and utilization by the end-point user.
● Support the CO to accelerate implementation of activities funded through CERF and UNFPA Emergency Response Fund and engage with donors to raise additional program funds in line with overarching vision and work plan.

Partnerships
● Maintain solid working relationships; in collaboration with the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator and UNFPA Representative/Head of Office.
● Provide regular and comprehensive updates related to UNFPA’s progress to address GBV with the UN Country Team, GBV groups, Protection and Health groups, and other relevant actors.
● Under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative/Head of Office, represent UNFPA in relevant Cluster and other humanitarian coordination bodies to ensure that GBV issues are adequately considered in the context of the humanitarian response efforts.
● Establish linkages between existing Gender, RH, and HIV programs to ensure synergies between programs that maximize program impact.

Reporting
● Monitor GBV assistance provided by UNFPA through implementing partners to crisis-affected
populations.
● Monitor UNFPA’s GBV program activities by keeping a close record of activities, such as capacity building, expenditures, and agreements made with local partners.
● Prepare regular progress reports and document lessons learned and share with the relevant UNFPA Regional Office, UNFPA Humanitarian, and Fragile Contexts Branch, and other units as necessary.
● Support CO on coordination of humanitarian issues and prepare reports and SitReps, as required.

● Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
● A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.