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UNFPA-GBV Programme Specialist-P3/P4-Gaza and West Bank, oPt (remote start)
Gaza and West Bank (remote start), oPtPosition Title: GBV Programme Specialist
Receiving Agency: UNFPA
P Level: P3/P4
Location: Gaza initially then West Bank (first 25 days of deployment remote start)
Duration: 3 months
Language: Fluency in English and Arabic required
*SSAFE training is required
Receiving Agency: UNFPA
P Level: P3/P4
Location: Gaza initially then West Bank (first 25 days of deployment remote start)
Duration: 3 months
Language: Fluency in English and Arabic required
*SSAFE training is required
Mission Specific Considerations
Remote-Based Deployments (if remote-based please only fill in this table)
Physical deployments (only fill out if you anticipate surge to physically deploy)
Background Description of Emergency / Justification for Request (Please provide a short paragraph outlining the prevailing humanitarian situation and context and why this justifies the role.)
Gender-based violence (GBV) is increasingly becoming a known feature of the war in Gaza, with an entire population of women and girls, and increasingly men and boys being at risk of one or more forms of GBV. Internally displaced women have expressed an acute sense of vulnerability in relation to the safety and security needs of both themselves and their family members. This fear is due to the increasing presence of the Israeli Forces in Gaza Strip where reports of rape, abduction, sexual harassment, torture and femicide have been alleged; as well as to the loss or separation from family support networks and the resulting loss of protection. GBV risks are further exacerbated due to severely overcrowded shelters and informal settlements and the lack of dignified and safe bathing or latrine facilities; severe shortages of food and clean drinking water; which have all contributed to a breakdown of coping mechanisms.
GBV Survivors and those at risk of GBV have little or no access to the support and services that can protect them, assist in keeping them safe, and address the short and long-term consequences of the violence that they experience. As the number of GBV cases reported continue to increase there is an urgent need to strengthen the case management system in the Gaza Strip, supporting case managers to support survivors of GBV in what is an extremely complex situation.
GBV case management is a structured method for providing help to a survivor whereby the survivor is informed of all the options available to them and the issues and problems facing a survivor are identified and followed up in a coordinated way, and emotional support is provided to the survivor throughout the process. GBV case management is also a collaborative, multi-sectoral process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates available resources, options and services to meet an individual survivor’s needs and to promote quality, effective outcomes. It involves one organization, usually a psychosocial support or social services actor, taking responsibility for making sure that survivors are informed of all the options available to them and that challenges facing survivors and their families are identified and follow-up is conducted in a coordinated way, providing survivors with emotional support throughout the process. GBV case management has also become the primary entry point for survivors to receive crisis and longer-term psychosocial support, given gaps in health and social support service providers in both developmental and humanitarian settings.
Security Situation Summary in country and main threats: (i.e armed conflict, terrorism, crime, social unrest, hazard)
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip remains catastrophic. It has affected all five governorates, placed 2.2 million people in need of urgent humanitarian aid, internally displaced over 1.7 million; caused the death of over 42,000 persons injured more than 95,000 people. Adequate access to humanitarian aid is currently severely limited, threatening further loss of life from lack of food, water and health care. The shelling and active combat is especially affecting the movement and safety of Palestinian colleagues and partners. It is very important to comply with the local guidance, rules and instructions from the DSS. This is especially relevant to Gaza. In WB the situation is less intensive however, increasingly volatile.
The consultant/surge would not be required to travel in the “red zones” but will be asked to hold in person training and a workshop in Gaza and in the WB. The UNFPA colleagues on the ground will assist organization of each event.
Role Description: Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA CO Representative and/or Head of Office, the incumbent facilitates UNFPA’s leadership of GBV AOR in emergency. GBV AOR in Gaza emergency involves organizations and actors from the displaced and host communities, NGO and government implementing partners, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations that engage in comprehensive prevention and response initiatives. There are about 30 members of GBV AOR however, only about 10 are active in GBV Case management. This is because GBV Case Management was decimated in the onset of the 7 October crisis and the resumption of activities was hampered with continuous forced displacement of the population and of the service providers.
This role is therefore, to support organization and expansion of the GBV Case management in Gaza emergency response. This is to be done initially remotely – including mapping the capacity for GBV Case Management in Gaza, analysis of tools in practice, and preparation of the Workshop to Update the SOPs as well as the TOT on Case management in person. These should be done for both WB and Gaza.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case management capacity analysis and plan of development
Partnerships and capacity development
Reporting
Qualifications and Skills Required
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE
Remote-Based Deployments (if remote-based please only fill in this table)
| Considerations for remote-based deployments | |
| If the deployment is remote-based, is the country office set up to ensure ongoing communication / team integration and appropriate supervision with the deployee from afar? Please explain. | The deployment is remote only initially, for the first 25 days, the rest of projected three months of the assignment would be in person in Gaza and WB. |
Physical deployments (only fill out if you anticipate surge to physically deploy)
| Pre-departure considerations for physical deployments | |
| Does this duty station require candidates to have undertaken SSAFE training? If so, can the office provide training upon arrival? | Yes |
| Visa Are there any special/new, specific visa considerations that need to be considered? |
The visa for Israel might be required, depending on the nationality of the deployee |
| Equipment Is there any equipment that the Surge should become equipped with prior to travel, e.g. PPE such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc? |
PPE will be assigned in Gaza. Personal hygiene items and some food should be brought as these items cannot be obtained on the ground in Gaza. |
| Is there any other paperwork that the local government authorities require upon entry/re-entry into the country? | Entry must be organized with the UNFPA Security focal point to ensure entry into Gaza with the UN Bus. Dates clearly communicated and confirmed by the security. |
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On mission considerations (for physical deployments):
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Accommodation
What type of accommodation is available for Surge deployees? |
Deployee would stay in the guesthouse of UNFPA, sharing kitchen and possibly the WASH facility with one person. |
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R&R
Is the duty station on an R&R cycle and if so how often? |
4 weeks |
| Medical Treatment Are there any government restrictions or limitations that would adversely impact in-country medical treatment plans or medical evacuation? |
Yes, in case of health concern, the medevac from Gaza is organized in coordination with WHO. |
| Office arrangement for telecommuting If the Surge needs to telecommute within the country, can the country office demonstrate that the deployee is realistically able to work in terms of remote connectivity, equipment, etc.? |
There is an office with a strong connectivity but deployee should bring own laptop. Please note one person can bring only one laptop and should not try to bring more due to restrictions at the Israeli border crossing. |
| Equipment If the Surge is required to physically deploy, can the country office provide necessary equipment, e.g. masks, gloves, sanitizer? |
No, it is advisable that the surge brings own medicine, masks, sanitizer. The IFAKs are available but limited in number. |
Background Description of Emergency / Justification for Request (Please provide a short paragraph outlining the prevailing humanitarian situation and context and why this justifies the role.)
Gender-based violence (GBV) is increasingly becoming a known feature of the war in Gaza, with an entire population of women and girls, and increasingly men and boys being at risk of one or more forms of GBV. Internally displaced women have expressed an acute sense of vulnerability in relation to the safety and security needs of both themselves and their family members. This fear is due to the increasing presence of the Israeli Forces in Gaza Strip where reports of rape, abduction, sexual harassment, torture and femicide have been alleged; as well as to the loss or separation from family support networks and the resulting loss of protection. GBV risks are further exacerbated due to severely overcrowded shelters and informal settlements and the lack of dignified and safe bathing or latrine facilities; severe shortages of food and clean drinking water; which have all contributed to a breakdown of coping mechanisms.
GBV Survivors and those at risk of GBV have little or no access to the support and services that can protect them, assist in keeping them safe, and address the short and long-term consequences of the violence that they experience. As the number of GBV cases reported continue to increase there is an urgent need to strengthen the case management system in the Gaza Strip, supporting case managers to support survivors of GBV in what is an extremely complex situation.
GBV case management is a structured method for providing help to a survivor whereby the survivor is informed of all the options available to them and the issues and problems facing a survivor are identified and followed up in a coordinated way, and emotional support is provided to the survivor throughout the process. GBV case management is also a collaborative, multi-sectoral process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates available resources, options and services to meet an individual survivor’s needs and to promote quality, effective outcomes. It involves one organization, usually a psychosocial support or social services actor, taking responsibility for making sure that survivors are informed of all the options available to them and that challenges facing survivors and their families are identified and follow-up is conducted in a coordinated way, providing survivors with emotional support throughout the process. GBV case management has also become the primary entry point for survivors to receive crisis and longer-term psychosocial support, given gaps in health and social support service providers in both developmental and humanitarian settings.
Security Situation Summary in country and main threats: (i.e armed conflict, terrorism, crime, social unrest, hazard)
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip remains catastrophic. It has affected all five governorates, placed 2.2 million people in need of urgent humanitarian aid, internally displaced over 1.7 million; caused the death of over 42,000 persons injured more than 95,000 people. Adequate access to humanitarian aid is currently severely limited, threatening further loss of life from lack of food, water and health care. The shelling and active combat is especially affecting the movement and safety of Palestinian colleagues and partners. It is very important to comply with the local guidance, rules and instructions from the DSS. This is especially relevant to Gaza. In WB the situation is less intensive however, increasingly volatile.
The consultant/surge would not be required to travel in the “red zones” but will be asked to hold in person training and a workshop in Gaza and in the WB. The UNFPA colleagues on the ground will assist organization of each event.
This role is therefore, to support organization and expansion of the GBV Case management in Gaza emergency response. This is to be done initially remotely – including mapping the capacity for GBV Case Management in Gaza, analysis of tools in practice, and preparation of the Workshop to Update the SOPs as well as the TOT on Case management in person. These should be done for both WB and Gaza.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case management capacity analysis and plan of development
- Conduct assessments and/ or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV case management in Gaza Develop a capacity-strengthening plan for existing GBV case managers working in Gaza Strip. This will be done through a Conduct a desk review, key informant interviews / consultations and information gathering as well as a GBV Case Management assessment (understanding of current tools used, limitations due to context etc.) to aid in the adaptation of tools.
- Update the case management standards of procedure. The update should be carried out in workshop with the GBV case management taskforce present on the ground.
- Development of training materials and delivery of a case management Training of Trainers in Arabic to ensure that the knowledge is transferred and can be used to further build capacity as the need for case management is likely to increase in both West Bank and Gaza.
Partnerships and capacity development
- Information Management for case management. Working with the GBV Information Management Officer, adapt and support system for case management that adheres to GBVIMS principles and is fit for purpose given challenges in operating in Gaza and in the West Bank.
- Cooperate with existing members of the GBV Case Management task-force to review and develop the SOPs on Case management
- Through GBV AOR assess the capacity to expand the service in member-organizations
- Ensure TOT of member of the GBV AOR, including international and national non-governmental organizations and grassroots women-led organizations
Reporting
- Monitoring and development plan – that should include report on the action taken and the recommendations for the capacity development in West Bank and in Gaza.
Qualifications and Skills Required
EDUCATION
- An Advanced University degree in Social work, Social Science, Public Health, or related technical field is required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least seven (7) years’ experience in programming in relevant areas, such as, gender, social work, GBV service provision to GBV survivors (particularly within the health, social services, Police, and/or justice sectors), as well as project development and implementation.
- Technical experience in the elimination of violence against women and girls.
- Experience in delivering case management work in complex humanitarian settings.
- Working experience in the MENA / Arab States region, especially Palestine, will be an asset.
- Previous experience with the UN (and specifically UNFPA) or other international donor agencies would be an asset.
LANGUAGE
- Arabic and English are essential for this role.
CANADEM and its partners have a no-tolerance policy for inaction to prevent, respond to and follow up on alleged cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). For this reason, we adhere to all policies, procedures and training of the United Nations on The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). CANADEM mandates all deployees successfully complete the PSEA online course. This e-learning course is composed of a set of lessons designed to raise awareness about SEAH, become familiar with a range of measures to combat SEAH, understand the impact on victims and the consequences for UN Personnel who commit Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment.