International UN Youth Volunteer as a Gender Equality Associate at UNFPA: APPLY NOW!
Gender Equality Associate
Onsite
Nigeria
12 months assignment(s), Fully funded
Advertisement end date:17/04/2024
General
Description of assignment title
Gender Equality Associate
Assignment country
Nigeria
Expected start date
01/05/2024
Sustainable Development Goal
5. Gender equality
Volunteer category
International UN Youth Volunteer
Host entity
UNFPA
Type
Onsite
Mission and objectives
Established in 1973, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria is located in the Federal Capital territory of Abuja, with four sub-offices, to respond to population issues throughout the six geo-political zones of the country: The North-West, North- East, North-Central, South-West, South-East and South-South. Currently in its 8th Country Programme (2018-2022), UNFPA Nigeria operations prioritize the humanitarian-peace-development nexus approach, particularly in addressing the subsisting crisis in the Northeast region of the country.
In addition to the humanitarian support provided to the three worst affected states of Yobe, Borno and Adamawa in the Northeast, UNFPA Nigeria supports implementation of the country’s development plans in 15 focal states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross Rivers, Ebonyi, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, and Oyo as well as at the Federal level. However, it is pertinent to note that the Reproductive Health Commodities supply programme of UNFPA covers all the 36 States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Consistent with the three organization-wide objectives to end preventable maternal mortality, end unmet need for family planning and end gender-based violence and harmful practices, UNFPA Nigeria also partners with non-government organizations including faith based, women and youth organizations, other UN agencies and major donors to meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups in the country including women, adolescents, and youths, as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The organizational goals call on holistic programming centered on building the capacity of national health systems and social structures in order to administer quality services around sexual reproductive health (SRH), family planning and Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention, mitigation and response.
Context
The UNFPA Nigeria Country Programme is supported through the Country Office in Abuja and Decentralized Offices in Kaduna and Cross River, Humanitarian Hub in Maiduguri and a Liaison Office in Lagos. The Gender/GBV/AY Unit supports addressing Gender, GBV, Harmful practices (Child Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation), ASRH and youth programming across all other UNFPA programming. The Country Office plays the coordination role and assumes an oversight function; it is also responsible for resource mobilization, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation.
UNFPA has ongoing programmes including the Spotlight Initiative, the UNFPA-UNICEF joint programme on FGM, HIV/ASRH activities as well as supporting gender mainstreaming in SRH, ASRH, GBV prevention and response, youth issues, and data management and use including at the National and sub-national levels. The Country Office seeks an International Youth Volunteer to support the work of the Gender, Adolescent and Youth Unit. The Youth Volunteer will be based in the UNFPA Nigeria Country office in Abuja.
Gender Equality Associate Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Gender/GBV Specialist – the technical lead for gender programming and under the overall lead of the Deputy Representative who is the head of programmes – the Gender Equality Associate who will work closely with the Gender/GBV team and the larger UNFPA Programme and Operations Teams using UNFPA and national systems and tools will undertake the following tasks:
1- Support inclusion of FGM, GBV, and gender concerns in UNFPA implementation programme in close collaboration with UNFPA programme officers
2- Support the development and implementation, through results based manage-ment, of UNFPA gender and GBV programmes including through implementing partner annual work plans at the national and state levels
3- Support supervision and management of gender unit programmes including work carried out by the implementing partners
4- As part of the team, the International UN Youth Volunteer will contribute to the development of concept notes, presentations, facilitations and organization’s efforts for resource mobiliza-tion
5- Support the gender unit with literature review of research and studies on different areas of UNFPA work identifying the risks and opportunities to strengthen the po-sition of addressing gender inequalities in decision-making processes at all levels;
6- Support unit participation in meetings with UN agencies and national counterparts to address gender issues in their plans and programmes
7- Assist the unit in preparation for technical meetings including budgeting and logistics
8- Undertake any other activities/responsibilities as needed by the UNFPA Leader-ship.
9- Participate in self-capacity building opportunities both physically as feasible and online.
Gender Equality Associate Requirements
Required experience
No experience required
Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes, Economics and finance
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Gender Equality Associate Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Gender, Social Sciences, Sociology, Development Studies, Economics, Medicine or other related fields.
Gender Equality Associate Competencies and values
1. Accountability 2. Adaptability and Flexibility 3. Building Trust 4. Commitment and Motivation 5. Commitment to Continuous Learning 6. Communication 7. Creativity 8. Empowering Others 9. Ethics and Values 10. Integrity 11. Knowledge Sharing 12. Planning and Organizing 13. Professionalism 14. Respect for Diversity 15. Self-Management 16. Technological Awareness 17. Vision 18. Working in Teams
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