Mission and objectives

UNFPA Chad actively supports the government in its development efforts to implement its Vision 2030 ‘The Chad we want’ and its five-year development plans. UNFPA’s support is focused on its sequential strategic plans (SP 2018-2021; SP 2022-2025 and SP 2026-2029) with an emphasis on its three transformative outcomes (zero preventable maternal deaths; zero unmet need for family planning; zero GBV and harmful practices) through the provision of reproductive health commodities and medical equipment to the entire country, focusing on health facilities in seven provinces, three of which are humanitarian. In the provinces of Lake Chad, Moyen Chari and Logone Oriental, UNFPA is supporting 34 health facilities by providing midwives, equipment and products. Empowerment projects for women and adolescent girls are also carried out with IGAs for women’s associations, preachers’ associations and other women’s groups. You will support the effective management of UNFPA’s activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender, in particular the prevention and response to GBV and other harmful practices. Through in-depth analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, you will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives, resource mobilization and national development frameworks.

Context

Since the conflict erupted in Sudan on 15 April 2023, Chad has seen an influx of over 580,000 new refugees, adding to the over 400,000 Sudanese refugees who have been in eastern Chad since 2003. This sudden and massive arrival of refugees has placed immense pressure on the already overstretched resources and infrastructure in the region. In addition to the need for immediate humanitarian assistance, the influx highlights the importance of implementing long-term development solutions as soon as possible to support both refugees and host communities. As of mid-2024, the refugee influx is on-going and the situation in neighboring Darfur is further deteriorating. It is expected that up to 250,000 additional refugees could cross the border by the end of 2024 and that more could also arrive at the beginning of 2025. Among these refugees, there are 144,015 returnees. All have been installed in sites, camps and villages in the provinces of Ouaddai, Sila and Wadi Fira. In the current context, UNFPA Chad is implementing various interventions in the affected provinces through different projects. It concerns GBV coordination; the prevention and mitigation of GBV risks; the strengthening of multi-sectoral services including one stop centers; women’s empowerment and peacebuilding activities, its integrate SRH services. UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: ● Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment; ● Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity; ● Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal; ● Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address; ● Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning; ● Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations; ● Leave management; ● DSA for official travel, when applicable; ● All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme; ● Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV; ● Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pandemics).

Task Description

Description of tasks The International UNV Field GBV Specialist will be under the overall direction of the UNFPA Representative and programmatic guidance of the CO Deputy Representative; and the direct supervision of the GBV Coordinator. S/he will be part of the UNFPA Humanitarian Response Team. Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of GBV Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the International UNV Field GBV Specialist will be the Focal Point for coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on GBV activities in the East: ● To strengthen humanitarian GBV response in the affected East Provinces ● To achieve the results of UNFPA’s humanitarian response through integrated interventions SRH/GBV/CVA included to donor’s funded projects ● To promote and integrate SRH, GBV and FP services, and advise accordingly on the integration of comprehensive health (RH/HIV/GBV) services into primary health care, as the situation stabilizes. ● To prevent GBV and access to sexual and reproductive health services for women, adolescents, and young people. These projects target refugees, Chadian returnees and host populations directly affected by humanitarian crises in the country. ● To strengthen holistic support including GBV case management, legal assistance, psychosocial, medical, and material support to GBV survivors through an appropriate referral system, safe spaces for women and girls, and mobile teams. ● To establish an operationalization of groups, sub-groups, or platforms to combat GBV, EAS/SH and GBVIMS. ● To provide technical support to GBV specialists have been deployed to support implementing partners, ensuring close support in the field and including all stakeholders (implementation partners and government services. ● To facilitate capacity-building in health facilities and clinic mobile in emergency humanitarian programs. ● To propose Interventions to be supported at ensuring the continuity of GBV services for the most affected population in the three affected provinces. ● To work closely with the focal points in the local Ministries (women, education, security, legal, health) and the protection of early childhood, implementing partners as well as sister UN agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM, WFP, and WHO) and NGO to ensure improved GBV/SRH services. to interact positively with government officials, UN agencies, and other organizations. ● To identify and facilitate operational partnerships, propose medical supplies needs, equipment, and accessories periodically, and coordinate the provision of such supplies to the partners. ● As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: Programme Development and Implementation ● Conduct field assessments and/or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV prevention and response. Where appropriate, ensure GBV issues are integrated in other key assessments. ● In partnership with relevant UN, national and international NGOs, Red Cross, and government stakeholders, develop a comprehensive GBV programs in line with available global guidance that adheres to UNFPA’s Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies. ● Guide UNFPA CO staff, implementing partners, and national authorities in planning and implementing GBV programs related to refugees, returnees and host communities. ● Coordinate and facilitate training sessions on GBV in emergencies for health care providers, community services officers, security personnel, the refugee/IDP population, etc. ● Oversee the procurement of emergency post-rape kits and other relevant commodities and monitor their distribution and utilization by the end-point user. ● Support the CO to accelerate implementation of activities funded through CERF and UNFPA Emergency Response Fund and engage with donors to raise additional program funds in line with overarching vision and work plan. Partnerships ● Maintain solid working relationships; in collaboration with the GBV Sub-Cluster Coordinator and UNFPA Representative/Head of Office. ● Provide regular and comprehensive updates related to UNFPA’s progress to address GBV with the UN Country Team, GBV groups, Protection and Health groups, and other relevant actors. ● Under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative/Head of Office, represent UNFPA in relevant Cluster and other humanitarian coordination bodies to ensure that GBV issues are adequately considered in the context of the humanitarian response efforts. ● Establish linkages between existing Gender, RH, and HIV programs to ensure synergies between programs that maximize program impact. Reporting ● Monitor GBV assistance provided by UNFPA through implementing partners to crisis-affected populations. ● Monitor UNFPA’s GBV program activities by keeping a close record of activities, such as capacity building, expenditures, and agreements made with local partners. ● Prepare regular progress reports and document lessons learned and share with the relevant UNFPA Regional Office, UNFPA Humanitarian, and Fragile Contexts Branch, and other units as necessary. ● Support CO on coordination of humanitarian issues and prepare reports and SitReps, as required. ● Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. ● A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies and values

Competencies and values: ● Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; ● Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; ● Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; ● Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. ● Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; ● Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; ● Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; ● Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Living conditions and remarks

The living conditions in Farchana and other field locations the living conditions are more basic with limited telephone network and internet disruptions. The social life is limited for security reasons. For travel and working assignments in sites, camps or villages, comply with safety instructions. Farchana have a working acceptable environment but requires respect for diversity and local culture, and commitment for the work. Therefore, flexibility and the ability to in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little are recommended.