Regional Coordination Specialist on Gender-Based Violence Prevention (P4 FTA)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2024
Overview
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) seeks a Regional Coordination Specialist on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention to lead the implementation of the Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence Prevention Platform. This role supports the prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) through strategic coordination, advocacy, and partnership-building within the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, the Specialist will collaborate with key stakeholders, including UN agencies, ASEAN, civil society, and donors, to promote evidence-based interventions and knowledge-sharing.
Responsibilities:
-Coordinate governance structures, such as Steering Committees, ensuring alignment with UN Joint Programming Guidelines.
-Present progress reports and maintain systems for results-based monitoring.
-Organize joint programme meetings and ensure follow-up on action points.
-Develop communications strategies and advocate for programme initiatives.
-Prepare financial and narrative reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
-Document lessons learned and effective approaches for wider dissemination.
-Monitor financial resources and ensure strong fiscal delivery.
-Support expenditure tracking and reporting.
-Identify collaborative opportunities aligned with programme goals.
-Organize high-profile campaigns, workshops, and events to amplify key messages on VAWG prevention.
-Contribute to internal and external knowledge exchange initiatives.
Qualifications
Education:
-Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Law, Public Health, Gender Studies, or related field.
-A bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted.
Experience:
-Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in GBV prevention and gender equality initiatives.
-Proven experience in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and advocacy.
-Strong coordination and partnership-building skills, including with UN agencies.
-Familiarity with VAW prevention strategies and interventions is preferred.
-Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region and/or with ASEAN is an asset.
Skills:
-Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and lead diverse teams.
-Proficiency in digital tools and social media for advocacy purposes.
Languages:
-Fluency in English is required.
-Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage (e.g., French, Spanish, or Arabic).
Core Competencies
-Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity.
-Competencies: Accountability, Inclusive Collaboration, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement.
For more details on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework, visit UN Women to apply