Surge Capacity Roster: Gender Based Violence Information Management Coordinator

Background

Under the overall supervision of the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator, this position is responsible for maintaining, strengthening, leading and managing the GBV Sub-Cluster Information Management function. The GBV Sub-Cluster is an “area of responsibility” under the Global Protection Cluster and the mechanism through which gender-based violence in emergencies is coordinated within the inter-agency humanitarian system. The GBV Sub-Cluster’s objective is to ensure more predictable, accountable and effective GBV prevention and response in emergencies. Most clusters have recognized having an information management capacity as part of cluster coordination as good practice. In countries where the Cluster System has been initiated, UNFPA and UNICEF have a joint responsibility for either establishing and/or leading a GBV coordination body (often called a “GBV Sub-Cluster”) under the Protection Cluster or for actively identifying and supporting another agency to take on this role. In Cluster countries, the incumbent will represent UNFPA in an inter-agency capacity to support information management within pre-existing GBV coordination bodies in order to promote the highest standards of GBV prevention and response, in line with global guidance.

Improved information management is necessary to feed into elaboration of programming strategies, humanitarian funding processes, mainstreaming GBV into other sectors, engaging in advocacy and preparing situation reports (“sitreps”). Information management is therefore an integral part of a coordinated approach to GBV.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Advanced technical degree in social sciences, (e.g. in public health, humanitarian affairs, political science, development studies, demography or a related field) or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related area.
Professional experience in IM for the humanitarian sector, including secondary data reviews, 3/4/5W reporting, gap analysis, etc.
Familiarity with Excel, desktop publishing software, and basic website management.
Professional experience with GBV or any other aspect of protection in emergencies, including demonstrated understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Demonstrated understanding of the survivor-centered approach to GBV programming, particularly in the context of information management (i.e. GBVIMS training).
Knowledge of the Cluster Approach and the Transformative Agenda systems and procedures.
Knowledge of the humanitarian architecture.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, effective resources for decision-making and advocacy purposes.
Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination.
Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams.