*** OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF THE GAMBIA ***
Job Purpose
The UNFPA / Government of The Gambia 8th Country Programme focuses on two outcomes: (i) Sexual and Reproductive Health and (ii) Adolescents and Youth. To support the implementation of the programme and quality delivery, the UNFPA Country Office is seeking a National Coordinator FGM/GBV.
The National Coordinator FGM/GBV is located in The Gambia Country Office. The National Coordinator FGM/GBV will support the strengthening of capacity of the Gender machinery to better coordinate FGM/C and GBV intervention. S/he will support the Women’s Bureau and other actors in coordinating all FGM/C and GBV activities including the work of the National Steering Committee on FGM/C and GBV.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Law, or other related areas is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 5 years post graduate work experience
- Experience in research, project proposal writing, monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
- Good communication skills
- Good qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
- Client oriented and strong team work;
- Strong communications and writing skills in English;
- Proficiency in current office software applications.
Language(s):
- Fluency in English is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals are encouraged to visit UNFPA, the Gambia website located at http://gambia.unfpa.org/en/vacancies and its social media sites for downloadable templates. Please submit your application electronically to the dedicated email vacancy.gambia@unfpa.org in the following format: cover letter, completed and signed UN Personal History Form P.11 (CV outlining academic and professional experience) addressed to:
The Chief of Operations
UNFPA,The Gambia
UN House
5 Kofi Annan Street
Cape Point, Bakau
All applications should be clearly marked with the JOB TITLE of the position applied for.