Programme Associate-GBViE

The Programme Associate, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) position is located in the Country Office of UNFPA in Juba and works primarily with the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator and the Emergency Coordinator in achieving the overall work of the Humanitarian Response Unit.

Programme Associate, GBViE supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on various tasks and support services in the Humanitarian Response Unit. The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. S/he supports and manages the Humanitarian Response Units’ relations with government IPs. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures in support of the country office. 

This Programme Associate role reports to the Emergency Coordinator and maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the as well as administrative and operations team of the CO. 

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 on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon 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, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with other Programme and Project staff to exchange information and ensure consistent technical delivery of the work of the Humanitarian Response Unit. The Programme Associate provides programme support to the GBV Sub-Cluster and Emergency Coordinators in their work, including technical support the overall work of the Humanitarian Response team in the country. The Programme Associate also works in close collaboration with partners and stakeholders to ensure effective support to the unit and IPs working in the area of Humanitarian Response. 

Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Coordinator for Humanitarian Response, the Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff, external partners and counterparts in support of administrative programme design and delivery. Incumbent provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track. The Programme Associate leads efforts in providing programme, administrative and financial support to the programme and technical team, including data and research to support the overall work of the Humanitarian Response team in the country. The Programme Associate also works in close collaboration with the Administrative and Finance team members to ensure effective support to the Humanitarian Response unit. 

The Programme Associate will be responsible for: 

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [link removed] to learn more.

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.