The project entitled ‘Ending the Scourge of Gender-Based Violence and Sorcery Accusation Related Violence in Papua New Guinea’ aims to ensure survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV) have access to quality, coordinated and accessible support; To prevent GBV and SARV through positive social norm change which utilizes visual storytelling to foster peaceful interpersonal and intercommunal relationships. It has two project outcomes, as follows: Outcome: 1 Women, girls and marginalized persons who experience or are at-risk of GBV and SARV have access to quality, timely and well-coordinated multi-sector essential services, which are delivered as part of a cohesive and coordinated social protection system; and Outcome 2: Men and women build and maintain equal, non- violent and trusting relationships at individual, interpersonal and community levels. The project will be implemented in close coordination with national government agencies, sub-national (i.e., provincial) government agencies, civil society organizations and
international and national academic/research institutions. While the project has expected outputs contributing to outcomes at the national level, the specific project sites are Southern Highlands, Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Enga, Morobe, East New Britain Provinces. The project will be implemented for 48 months from the last quarter of 2022 to the third quarter of 2026.
You will ensure the effective management of the project to ensure linkages with sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, adolescents and youth empowerment, and
gender equality, women empowerment, and gender-based violence, and population dynamics in Papua New Guinea and in the project sites cited above. Working to advance the ICPD policy agenda in a challenging environment, you will respond to changing priorities of the State Government, promoting partnership and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organisations and local communities, to address emerging issues, and effectively influence diverse stakeholders towards achieving UNFPA’s mandate in the State,so that no women and girls are left behind.
The National Project Coordinator will report directly to the International GBV Specialist (P4) and in her absence, to the International GBV Specialist (P3). In the absence of the two GBV Specialists, the National Programme Coordinator reports to the Deputy Representative.
Qualification
o At least a Masters' degree in Social Sciences such as Gender/Women’s Studies, Community Development or equivalent qualifications in a relevant, directly related discipline.
o Must be meticulous - have a keen eye for details, looking for excellence/ perfection/quality in all technical matters.
Professional experience
o Coordination of a programme/project for a minimum of seven years; coordination experience with the UN/UNFPA is an advantage
o Has a minimum experience of working on Gender/GBV/harmful practices of five years, especially with women, adolescents and youth
o Working in Papua New Guinea/Pacific, especially in the provinces, is also an advantage
o Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Interested applicants should submit their applications of interest to:
The UNFPA Representative, UNFPA, Level 14, Kina Haus, Douglas Street, PO Box 1041, Port Moresby on Email: png-recruitment@unfpa.org no later than 26 February 2024.
This should include:
Letter of Interest, CV, and UN Personal History Form
