Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family

CONTR Local Entry and Mid-Level Support

2024-08-15

July 11, 2024

Duration and dates of the assignment:
From: 15 August 2024 To: 15 January 2025
Total amount of months to be worked: 5

Total budgetary amount allocated for individual contract: AWG 22,023

Payment schedule:

25% upon deliverable 1: Review and gap analysis on policies and procedures at FCVR

30% upon deliverable 2: GBV Case Management SOPs; Safe Shelter SOPs; SOPS working with specific groups; Data Protection Protocol; and Safety and Security Protocol

30% upon deliverable 3: Code of Conduct; PSEA Policy; and Complaint and Feedback Mechanism

15% upon deliverable 4: Final report and training of staff members of FCVR

General Background of Project or Assignment:

Aruba is an autonomous, self-governing constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is considered a small island development state. The proximity of Aruba to Venezuela, historical cultural and economic ties, as well as higher living standards in Aruba have made the island an important destination for Venezuelans fleeing the humanitarian situation in Venezuela. In addition, Aruba continues to receive individuals from Colombia, and other countries in the region and hosts a significant number of persons as part of the mixed movement flows of which a substantial number of asylum-seekers.

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a concern in Aruba, for both the host community as well as the forcibly displaced community. Harmful gender norms and stereotypes persist, resulting in incidents of physical, sexual, economic, social, and psychological/emotional abuse. Displaced persons in Aruba are residing primarily undocumented on the island with limited access to services and protection, increasing their vulnerability to further violence, exploitation, and abuse.

UNHCR in collaboration with partners has focused on strengthening the national capacity to prevent and respond to GBV. Efforts have been dedicated to stakeholder engagement, capacity building of key actors, advocacy for the access to services for GBV survivors, and awareness raising among the host community and displaced community.

This position is part of strengthening the capacity of national actors to enhance the prevention, risk mitigation, and response to gender-based violence. The senior GBV assistant will support the development of key policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines at Fundacion Contra Violencia Relacional (FCVR). FCVR is a local organization working on gender-based violence, with a majority of cases related to intimate partner violence. FCVR operates a safe shelter for GBV survivors, provides case management services, and mental health and psycho-social support services. Furthermore, FCVR advocates for policy and legal reforms at a national level, as well as providing capacity building training for other stakeholders.

Overall Purpose and Scope of Assignment:

Concise and detailed description of activities, including measurable outputs and delivery dates, impact indicators (what qualitative and quantitative results would be achieved upon completion of individual contract), performance indicators (timelines, value of the service rendered in relation to the cost, timeliness) and work plan:

The senior GBV assistant is expected to work closely together with the team of FCVR in reviewing their current policies and procedures, conduct a desk review, draft essential guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provide recommendations. The products will be closely reviewed by FCVR and UNHCR.

To this effect, it’s envisaged that the senior GBV assistant will:

• Work directly at Fundacion Contra Violencia Relacional to review their current practices and conduct a gap analysis.
• Through a participatory process with FCVR draft policies, guidelines, and SOPs to build a strong foundation of FCVR to continue their services safely, timely and effectively. These include, but are not limited, to:
o GBV Case Management SOPs
o Safe Shelter SOPs
o Data Protection Protocol
o Code of Conduct
o Safety and Security Protocol
o SOPs working with specific groups (e.g. male survivors, LGBTIQ+ community, survivors with disabilities, child survivors, survivors engaged in the exchange and/or selling of sex, survivors with severe mental health concerns, etc.)
o Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy
o Complaint and Feedback Mechanism
• Train the staff of FCVR on the SOPs, protocols, and guidelines.

Qualification and experience required (degree required, years of work experience, field of expertise, language required):
a. Education
• University degree in social work or other related studies.

b. Work experience
• At least 1 year of experience in working on the prevention, risk mitigation and response to GBV.
• Experience in developing guidelines and SOPs desired.
• Experience in stakeholder management, working with various organizations including governmental entities.

c. Key competencies
• High affinity with working on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure on multiple tasks simultaneously, establish priorities and deliver quality output in a time-efficient manner.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English required, Papiamento, Dutch and Spanish desirable.

Candidates not residing and/or not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country and demonstrate a proof of residency and/or work permit for the said country at the time of application.
This is a national contractor position.

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

Levels of language knowledge:
A1-beginner
A2-elementary
B1-lower intermediate
B2-upper intermediate
C1-advanced/proficient
C2-fluent

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

English

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Desired Languages

Spanish

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Dutch

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No