International Humanitarian Coordinator

The International Humanitarian Nexus Coordinator will lead a technical team composed of an SRH in Emergencies (SRHiE) Analyst and a GBV in Emergencies (GBViE) Analyst in the implementation of UNFPA’s GBV/SRHR programme in emergencies, in particular UNFPA’s humanitarian response in Region V and in other priority CP9 sites as necessary, from a humanitarian-development nexus perspective and with strategic linkages to UNFPA’s overall programme in the Philippines, including GBV, SRHR, adolescent and youth, and population and development activities. S/he will be responsible for supporting the programme’s expansion in the target areas affected by disasters and the implementation and coordination of GBV/SRHR programming with government counterparts and civil society partners, and representing UNFPA in the inter-agency coordination platform. S/he will work on project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and joint programming initiatives across the different humanitarian and development clusters. S/he will aim at strengthening and reinforcing UNFPA’s lead role on SRH and GBV and providing high quality technical assistance to government and non-government counterparts.

Responsibilities:   

The International Humanitarian Nexus Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Programmatic support to and quality assurance of the on-going UNFPA humanitarian responses
• Representing UNFPA in relevant inter-agency/sector meetings, consultations and workshops, provide feedback on GBV/SRHR at sub-national and local level to key stakeholders in Region V, the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and other CP9 areas in the country, as necessary;
• Supporting the UNFPA SRHiE and GBViE Analysts and UNFPA’s implementing partners in co-leading the regional and provincial SRH and GBV clusters’ coordination mechanisms;
• Supporting the strategic planning related to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Region V, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and other CP9 areas in the country, as necessary;
• Leading project formulation, implementation and evaluation and joint programming initiatives across clusters and providing technical guidance to integrate the humanitarian-development nexus perspective;
• Leading and supporting the UNFPA SRHiE and GBViE Analysts and the UNFPA implementing partners (IPs) in expediting the formulation and implementation of their annual work plans (AWPs);
• Providing quality assurance to the implementation of SRH and GBV activities, ensuring their adherence to international technical standards and guidance;
• Daily monitoring of implementation of AWP activities; and
• Leading the preparation and submission of reports to donors, UNFPA Country Office/APRO/HQ, and other oversight agencies, as necessary.

Assessment and Planning:

• Supporting SRH and GBV cluster leads and the IPs in conducting regular monitoring and assessment to inform response and recovery plans;
• Scanning the environment and humanitarian actors for possible partnerships and strengthening collaboration with ongoing humanitarian actors; and
• Reviewing and facilitating updates to the humanitarian response plans for SRH and GBV for Region V, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and other priority CP9 sites, as necessary.

Communication:

• Support the CO in preparing and releasing external situational reports related to the humanitarian response, including key advocacy messages, fact sheets, etc.; and
• Work closely with the IPs and CO Media and Communications Officer to prepare and execute the communications plan.
• Partnership and resource mobilization
• Lead/Support Cluster/Sector and UNCT Coordination in Region V and in other CP9 priority sites, as necessary, for UNFPA supported humanitarian initiatives.
• Support in resource mobilization efforts for the CO’s humanitarian-development nexus initiatives.
• Advice on procedures in place for the response
• Document lessons learned for knowledge management; and
• Undertake field travel to crisis affected areas, as needed and dependent on the security situation

Qualification and Experience:

Education:

• Advanced University degree in medicine, public health, international development, social sciences, gender/GBV or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of international SRHR or GBV professional experience, with preference for a candidate demonstrating strong knowledge of one area and familiarity with the other.
• Knowledge of gender issues in development, particularly regarding SRHR and GBV including relevant international human rights standards, and practical experience in sexual reproductive health and rights programming in humanitarian and post-conflict recovery settings, including GBV-SRHR integrated programme;
• Experience and capacity in development and delivery of GBV/SRHR training components to government, NGO, and community level participants;
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and team working skills and ability to establish harmonious working relations in an international and multicultural environment;
• Demonstrated representational, leadership and management skills;
• Experience working in the Philippines or the Asia, Pacific Region is an added advantage;
• Excellent computer literacy.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and oral English is required.

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