Title:
Gender and Protection specialist
Main Duty Station and Location:
Remote – with possible traveling to port Sudan when needed
Responsible to
P/manager/Ed
Responsible for
Technical staff Health/nutrition and GBV
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director/program Manager,d GBV Programme officer will undertake the following tasks:
Gender Mainstreaming
- Review relevant UPO documents and requirements for gender mainstreaming, including UPO’s Policy on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
- Conduct quarterly gender analysis.
- Develop a regular plan of action that identifies opportunities and entry points for mainstreaming gender into UPO’s internal policies, operations and projects.
- Develop training material on gender in development and humanitarian settings.
- Conduct gender training to all UPO’s Staff.
- Produce regular briefs, Reports and recommendations on Gender status in UPO.
Project management and implementation
- Lead the planning and management of UPO health/nutrition and GBV/RH programs
- Provide support to and oversee the implementation of project activities with the Program Department.
- Coordinate and facilitate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the project work plan, including budget and results framework.
- Support and coordinate delivery of the day-to-day project activities to ensure prompt and adequate delivery of results.
- Support monitoring of budget implementation and programme activity expenditures and perform budget revisions when required and provide inputs to financial reports.
- Support the development of knowledge products that serve for the prevention and response to GBV and SEA.
- Ensure gender responsive humanitarian and crisis planning, frameworks and enhance close collaboration with partners.
- Any other duties as directed by UPO Management.
Networking, Advocacy, Partnership building and coordination
- Establish connection with regional and national and global bodies on issues related to Health, GBG, Nutrition etc
- Initiate development of proposals and concept notes for the related sectors.
- Establish contact with relevant NGO and donors to support UPO activities.
- Create and maintain partnerships with the local women’s organizations, project consultants, UN Agencies, government institutions, private sector, civil society etc.
- Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles
- Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.
- Represent UPO in the national and global clusters (Health, Nutrition, GBV )
- Represent UPO in public forums as required
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Monitor project activities, results, and indicators using results-based management tools to evaluate implementation progress and adherence to the core humanitarian standards.
- Produce reports on monitoring missions, project results, outputs, and outcomes
- Participate in all relevant Results Groups meetings as delegated by the immediate supervisor.
- Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaigns events, training, workshops, and knowledge products.
- Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches, and position papers
- Work with UPO’s Communication team to ensure results, success stories and best practices from the Programs are captured and widely shared.
- Provide weekly and monthly report to the director
How to apply
To apply, please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Please ensure that the subject of your email is including job title and duty station.
Email: [email protected]