Overview
The Provincial RH/ GBV Coordinator supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of integrated programmes on Maternal and Reproductive Health, Adolescents and Youth, Gender-Based Violence, and humanitarian portfolios. The incumbent will lead subnational efforts in these areas through a nexus-approach, accountable, inclusive and people-centered programming, and impactful partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate day-to-day implementation of UNFPA-supported RH/ GBV activities.
- Serve as the primary field-level focal point for MRH, A&Y, humanitarian and GBV programming.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and provide technical support to implementing partners.
- Identify implementation bottlenecks and ensure timely follow-up actions.
- Conduct field assessments and/or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps.
- Collaborate closely with relevant UN agencies, NGOs and local authorities.
- Coordinate and facilitate capacity building trainings on MRH, A&Y, humanitarian / GBV.
- Support the implementation of program activities, contribute to concept notes and proposals.
- Engage with donors as required to raise additional programme funds.
- Support the Country Office in preparing progress reports, sitreps and donor reports.
- Represent UNFPA in sub-national humanitarian and Basic Human Needs coordination forums.
- Participate in inter-agency PSEA coordination mechanisms.
- Support dissemination and operationalization of inter-agency PSEA standards and referral pathways.
- Contribute to service mapping, referral pathway updates, and coordination of field-level responses.
- Support programme monitoring, data tracking, and preparation of periodic updates.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience
- At least two years professional experience in RH/ GBV programming, protection, gender, or humanitarian response are required.
- Demonstrated experience in RH/ GBV prevention and response programming, including survivor-centered approaches is desirable.
- Experience with PSEAH/safeguarding systems, risk mitigation, and partner compliance is highly desirable.
- Experience working with NGOs and community-based organizations in fragile or humanitarian settings is desirable.
- Knowledge of inter-agency RH/ GBV guidelines, protection principles, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms is desirable.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree in a field of study relevant to UNFPA’s mandate, such as sociology, anthropology, social sciences, gender studies, public health, public administration, international relations, international development, law or other related fields.
