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RE-ADVERTISEMENT - Technical Adviser/Violence Against Women (VAW) Research and Data - P5  

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Thailand, Bangkok, Bangkok

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 02/02/2022

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UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA Supports:

  1. Reproductive health care for women and youth in more than 150 countries – which are home to more than 80 per cent of the world's population
  2. The health of pregnant women, especially the 1 million who face life-threatening complications each month
  3. Reliable access to modern contraceptives sufficient to benefit 20 million women a year
  4. Training of thousands of health workers to help ensure at least 90 per cent of all childbirths are supervised by skilled attendants
  5. Prevention of gender-based violence, which affects 1 in 3 women
  6. Abandonment of female genital mutilation, which harms 3 million girls annually
  7. Prevention of teen pregnancies, complications of which are the leading cause of death for girls 15-19 years old
  8. Efforts to end child marriage, which could affect an estimated 70 million girls over the next 5 years
  9. Delivery of safe birth supplies, dignity kits and other life-saving materials to survivors of conflict and natural disaster
  10. Censuses, data collection and analyses, which are essential for development planning

 

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Job description

Organizational Setting

 

The Position:

 

The Technical Adviser (VAW Data) post is located in the UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO), Bangkok, under the overall direction of the Regional Director and direct supervision of Deputy Regional Director, APRO.

 

S/he is the principle technical expert at the regional level for measurement of Violence against Women (VAW), focusing on technical advice to country offices and research teams leading VAW prevalence surveys, capacity building on measurement of VAW and managing the UNFPA-DFAT project to strengthen regional and national capacities to measure VAW in the Asia Pacific region – kNOwVAWdata Phase II.

 

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent works as a team member of APRO in close consultation with the GBV Technical Specialist, and liaises as necessary with all team members in APRO, relevant staff in New York and country offices, with DFAT and other key partner agencies, as well as the Technical Advisory Committee for the UNFPA-DFAT project.

 

The Technical Adviser works in an integrated manner with the technical and programme staff in APRO, and as part of the team which provides technical and programme support to country and sub-regional offices. 

 

How you can make a difference:

 

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

 

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 

Job Purpose:

 

The VAW Research and Data Technical Adviser leads UNFPA APRO's technical area of measurement of VAW. In particular, s/he will lead the DFAT- UNFPA project -kNOwVAWdata Phase II - which aims to provide strategic advice and technical quality assurance to regional capacity building initiative on VAW prevalence measurement, ensure timely and quality technical advice to Country Offices on VAW data collection, analysis and utilization for programming and policy advocacy, and support evidence generation and knowledge development and dissemination on VAW data.

 

The Technical Adviser will also identify and promote opportunities for South-South cooperation as a modality for capacity building, and will promote and support knowledge exchange, communications and advocacy for VAW data at national, regional and global levels.

 

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

 

You would be responsible for: 

 

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Regional Director, and in close collaboration with the GBV Technical Specialist, the Technical Adviser (VAW Research and Data), will provide:

 

Strategic Programme and Technical Support on VAW prevalence measurement

  • Provide strategic and technical guidance to countries where national VAW prevalence studies and DHS surveys (using the DV module) are underway or being planned:
  • Provide strategic and technical advice to national research teams on research methodology options, costs, and comparative advantages, safety and ethical concerns, and dissemination and use of VAW data, including in the context of SDG reporting.
  • Coordinate and supervise regional technical support, including staff and/or consultants, as required.
  • Provide technical guidance and capacity support for secondary data analysis of VAW survey findings. 
  • Provide strategic advice and capacity support to country offices on the use of VAW data by strengthening data literacy, analysis, interpretation, dissemination and translation into policy advocacy and programming to address violence against women. 
  • Build and extend partnerships for the measurement and use of VAW prevalence data, including to support SDG monitoring and reporting, within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region

 

Quality Assurance of Technical Support and Capacity Development

  • Provide technical expertise and coordination of regional capacity building on VAW data collection through technical assistance and quality assurance to a regional institution for delivery and roll out of training curriculum on VAW prevalence measurement:
  • Provide strategic and technical guidance and quality assurance to regional institution/s to ensure timely roll out of the kNOwVAWdata course (both online and face-to-face) to ensure capacity building can continue via flexible modalities in response to the COVID19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions. 
  • Lead the revision and update of the curriculum in line with the experience of delivering the course and feedback from course participants. This includes adding new modules on specific issues to support the development and rollout of new methodologies, once piloted.
  • Provide guidance to the institution to develop and maintain a network of practitioners through online community of practice, facilitating mentoring arrangements between established and new practitioners, and actively involved trained practitioners to support VAW data collection and analysis.  
  • Liaise with HQ VAW Data team to strengthen technical and strategic linkages between APRO kNOwVAWdata initiative and regional adaptations. 
  • Expand twinning arrangement to other academic institutions in the region. 

 

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination

  • Provide technical contributions to UNFPA APRO's strategic positioning, advocacy, and knowledge exchange on VAW data in the region:
  • Develop knowledge products, policy briefs, briefing notes, academic research papers and reports on VAW data.
  • Lead the development and documentation of new approaches for measuring VAW prevalence in different (humanitarian and conflict affected) contexts and for specific vulnerable groups of women, as well as building on work commenced in 2020 on safe and ethical GBV data collection under COVID- 19. 

 

Policy Dialogue and Technical Representation

  • Provide technical contributions to specific VAW data related national, regional and global events and activities: 
  • Provide inputs to country office country programme documents and country programme action plans on VAW data collection and analysis, as required.
  • Represent APRO in relevant regional fora and mechanisms on gender and statistics, including the Issue Based Coalitions on Gender and Human Rights, the Technical Working Group on SDG Statistics and the Technical Working Group on gender and statistics.
  • Participate in global interagency mechanisms with a specific focus on VAW data, including in the context of SDG reporting, as required.
  • Identify and participate in strategic events and activities to share UNFPA's work on supporting VAW data collection in the Asia and Pacific region.

 

Management of the DFAT-UNFPA project

  • Provide day-to-day management of the kNOwVAWdata initiative Phase II with close partnership with the APRO Gender team:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive workplan as per the agreed project proposal
  • Manage the Implementing Partners, including twinning partners and ensure timely utilization of budget as per agreed workplan.
  • Manage strategic and technical coordination with DFAT and the kNOwVAWdata team to ensure timely implementation of the project as well as strengthening the evidence on how VAW prevalence data collection in the region can better inform prevention and response efforts.
  • Set up and coordinate a Technical Advisory Committee for Phase II
  • Ensure timely submission of progress reports to DFAT and UNFPA 
  • Carry out any other duties as may be requested by the Regional Director and /or designated staff.

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

Education:  

Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Public Health, Sociology, Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography, Gender, or other related field.

 

Knowledge and Experience: 

  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in leading and implementing quantitative social/health/economic surveys (questionnaire design, training, piloting, sampling strategies, data processing and analysis).
  • Demonstrated experience with the WHO Multi-Country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence research methodology, or with the domestic violence module and materials of the Demographic Health Survey, as well as knowledge of other available methodologies such as UNECE;
  • Knowledge of global standard monitoring and indicators for VAW including SDGs.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in using statistical software for data analysis;
  • Proven ability to build national survey team capacities, including guiding national research teams in the preparation of study reports; 
  • Extensive experience in advising academic and government institutions on similar surveys on violence against women and girls;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with UN system partners, national government partners, National Statistical Offices, NGOs, and the academic and development community;
  • Prior work experience in the Asia-Pacific region on similar surveys is an advantage;
  • Demonstrated expertise in policy dialogue and high-level advocacy is desirable;
  • Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research on violence against women desirable;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
  • Familiarity with UN systems and procedures, management and monitoring tools is desirable.

 

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required; Other UN languages are considered an asset.

 

Required Competencies

 

Values:

  • Exemplifying integrity
  • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
  • Embracing diversity in all its forms
  • Embracing change


 
Core Competencies:

  • Achieving Results  
  • Being Accountable
  • Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
  • Thinking analytically and Strategically
  • Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
  • Communicating for Impact

 

Functional Competencies:

  • Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda 
  • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships 
  • Delivering results based programmes
  • Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness
  • Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
  • Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilization

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Duration: 1 year

Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Health and Nutrition

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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A Bachelor's degree in combination with two more years of qualifying relevant work experience may also be accepted. - Certification in programme/project management (e.g., PRINCE, MSP, PMP, etc.) and/or accounting/audit areas will be a distinct advantage. Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:  - A minimum 5 years (with Master's) or 7 years (with Bachelor's) of relevant experience in programme and project design at national or international level is required. - Experience of working in the UN/UNDP country offices at a National Officer grade is a distinct advantage. - Good knowledge of the UN or UNDP programming and project management policies and processes is a requirement. - Understanding of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) policies and procedures is highly advantageous.    - Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting development projects and portfolios is desirable. - Experience in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling web-based management systems is required. - Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud is desirable. Language Requirements:  - Full proficiency in oral and written English is required.    COMPETENCIES Core Competencies:  - Achieve Results:  LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact  - Think Innovatively:  LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems  - Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences - Adapt with Agility:  LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands  - Act with Determination:  LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results  - Engage and Partner:  LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration - Enable Diversity and Inclusion:  LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity   Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:  Business Management: - Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks. - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment  - Resource Management: Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity  - Internal Reporting and Accountability: Ability to create internal reporting and accountability processes and standards - Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results - Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals  - Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication - Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making  Business Development: Collective intelligence design  - Ability to bringing together diverse groups of people, data, information or ideas, and technology to design services or solutions  Policy and Programme: Effectiveness  - Performance and data analysis and sharing lesson  Note: Please upload copies of your academic qualifications and 3 latest performance evaluations (if applicable).    UNDP Disclaimer for FTA/TA International Posts [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](http://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. 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