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Mission and objectives
The United Nations Population Fund is the UN agency which leads global efforts to help ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s programmes work to ensure that women, adolescents, young people and marginalized populations, including Persons with Disabilities (PWD), are empowered to make decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health and rights and able to live free of discrimination and violence.
Context
UNFPA 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. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments to accelerating progress towards realizing the International Conference of Population and Development ( ICPD) and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon the UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recovering lost gains, and realizing our goals. Afghanistan faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with very real risk of systematic collapse and human catastrophe. The crisis is feared to rollback development gains of the last twenty years. In response to the humanitarian situation, UNFPA in Afghanistan works towards increasing the availability and use of integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Psychosocial Support (SRH/PSS) services (including family planning, maternal health and psychosocial support) that are gender- responsive and meet human rights standards for quality of care and equity in access.
Task description
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Afghanistan Country Representative, the Gender Base Violence GBV Sub Cluster Information Management Officer (GBVSC IMO) shall work under the supervision of the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator. The GBVSC IMO, will provide direct technical support to the GBV sub-cluster in mapping, analyzing, strategizing, sharing and using GBV-related data in collaboration with the regional GBV Information Manager. She/he/they will also provide training to partners on ethical and safe data collection and management to fulfil the reporting requirements of the GBV sub-cluster. The GBVSC IMO is also responsible for leading the assessment for feasibility of Gender Based Violence Information Management System GBVIMS/GBVIMS+, as well as supporting the sub-cluster in identifying other appropriate, safe and ethical data management processes. Scope of work: The GBVSC IMO shall provide on- and off-site field support to the GBV sub-cluster coordination team and the interagency partners to meet their information management responsibilities. The specific responsibilities include: ● Identify, seek out and analyze different types and combinations of data sources (quantitative and qualitative) to improve understanding of the GBV needs and service delivery environment. ● Carry out the required analysis and calculations to produce the GBV sub-cluster humanitarian key figures for the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and the subsequent Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) including, needs severity analysis, People in Need (PiN), response targets and the financial requirements (activity based or projects based calculations as required by OCHA). ● Conduct regular progress and gaps analysis and formulate priorities based on analysis findings to support service delivery (such as geographic targeting, types of services required) to fill gaps and avoid duplication. ● Facilitate evidence-based appeals for funding, resource mobilization, visibility and advocacy. ● Develop regular information management products to visualize and report analysis findings on needs and services. (e.g., dashboards & service mappings etc.) ● Organizing and maintaining safe and accessible systems for exchange of information about GBV standards/guidelines, assessments, resource mobilization processes and coordination. ● Coordinating with other sector IMOs to maintain high standards of information management in line with humanitarian principles and guidelines. ● Using information management systems and technology to support development and maintain the key deliverables for the GBV sub-cluster to fulfil its core functions (e.g. 3/4/5Ws; assessments). ● Applying GBV guiding principles (safety, non-discrimination, confidentiality and informed consent) at all times as keystones of safe and ethical data management, including not seeking or disclosing unauthorized information that may be misperceived as prevalence of GBV. ● Train partners as needed on ethical and safe data management so that they are able to participate effectively in the information exchange and to ensure that the quality of information submitted by partners meets requirements for effective analysis. ● The GBVSC IMO will work closely with the global GBVIMS technical team on the delivery of rollout training and shall be responsible for delivering step-down training and ongoing coaching and mentoring to GBVIMS users where modules shall be rolled out.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
5 years of experience in public health, social work, social science. ● Minimum 5 (five) years of relevant experience in a similar role in a humanitarian context is required; GBV case management experience desirable; ● Experience in information management, database development, usage and management; ● Experience in developing and facilitating workshops; ● Demonstrated capacity to analyze data/statistics for humanitarian operations; ● Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Access and database software, including in depth knowledge of pivot table/chart analysis; ● Demonstrated organizational skills: the ability to work independently and productively, with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; ● Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and to handle requests or issues as they arise; ● Demonstrated understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety and other ethical concerns related to the sharing on sensitive data between humanitarian agencies; ● Knowledge of the UN system and the Cluster Approach; ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to liaise with people successfully and effectively in a wide range of functions in a multicultural environment; ● Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination;
Area(s) of expertise
Health, Social work, Communication
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in public health, social work, social science or other related degree.
Competencies and values
● Accountability ● Achieving Results ● Adaptability and flexibility ● Creativity ● Judgement and decision-making ● Planning and organising ● Professionalism ● Self-management ● Working in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationships
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Security: The security situation remains volatile, though the number of security incidents has reduced significantly since the takeover of the country by Taliban in mid-August, there are still a number of security incidents that have taken place throughout the country, including Kabul. Security incidents attributable to the criminal activities are on rise. Based on the UN assessment, the present and projected risk is high throughout the country. However, PC1 and PC2 level activities are allowed in the regions. As the security level in the country remains high, it requires strict compliance with the sustained recommendations issued by UNDSS. Every UN Personnel is responsible for receiving security clearance through the TRIP system prior to the travel at (dss.un.org). Training: BSAFE and SSAFE are mandatory, the latter required for posting exceeding 90 days and to be done within 30 days of arrival. If assignment less than 90 days travel to designated field locations only by air without the SSAFE. The UN premises receive a relatively robust 24/7 security protection. The premises host the offices for national and international staff and accommodation for only international staff. The use of armored vehicles for transportation is mandatory for activities outside the UN premises to ensure better protection. Health: Current situation of the country’s public health services is not fully functional and reliable. UN Joint Medical Service (JMS) provides basic health services to UN personnel through its clinic in UNOCA compound and Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERT) in the field duty stations. There is also an Intensive Care Unit with 4 beds in the UNOCA compound to stabilize COVID-19 related complications before evacuations from the country. Accommodation: UN personnel are accommodated in the UN guesthouses within the UN compounds only. No commercial rent of accommodations are allowed. Guesthouse rooms are equipped with kitchen and basic appliances and utensils. Groceries: There are 2 supermarkets in UNOCA compound with a wide variety of products and shopping is easy at both the main supermarket and the smaller one. The latter sells fresh produce and is considered to be cheaper than the larger market. There is a gift shop in the compound that sells local art crafts, including carpets and furniture for those interested. Occasionally, bazaars are organized in the compound and many sellers from the city come to display their products (carpets, jewelry, coats). Internet connectivity: Internet connectivity in the UNFPA guesthouse is relatively stable. There are however local internet providers inside the compound that offer competitive packages. Staff are allowed to purchase their own internet system. Meals: There are few places where UN personnel can dine, including Social Center (lunch and dinner), Pizza Cafe (Ciano) lunch, Cafe (Rebel) breakfast and lunch until 5 pm, UNOPS Cafe (lunch), Local Cafeteria (lunch), Bakery until 5 pm.
Inclusivity statement
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Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy