Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Sat, 13 Jun 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
For a UNDP project, we are looking for an experienced regional coordinator who will support the implementation and reporting of the Gender Based Violence Project in 2 Provinces in Papua New Guinea.
The Government of PNG, through support from UNDP and DFAT, is rolling out a nationally driven GBV initiative aimed at institutionalizing a strong coordination, implementation and monitoring/knowledge management system to achieve effective prevention of GBV and service delivery to survivors of GBV. Part of the initiative includes the establishment of case management centers - financed and supported by the respective provincial governments (Department for Community Development) and mandated to provide quality support to survivors of GBV/FSV as part of an enhanced referral system. The volunteer will work closely with the provincial Community Development Advisors, members of the provincial Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee and (new or to be recruited) staff of the secretariat, a UNDP case management and coordinator Specialist, and key staff from partner organizations. The VSO will report directly to the UNDP GBV Team leader.
You will mentor and coach provincial Community Development Advisors and other stakeholders in planning and budgeting, advocacy and coordination. You will be based in Port Moresby – PNG’s capital, with frequent travel (up to 50% of time) to beautiful Milne Bay province. This is a 10 months placement.
Due to the nature of our volunteer placements, it is possible that the responsibilities of this role may differ in reality and therefore the post holder will need to be prepared to be flexible and adapt to their environment as necessary. Funding for this placement is 90% confirmed and will be confirmed before 8 June.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
• University degree in Social Sciences, Gender studies, Public health, Social Work, Humanities, Management, or other related discipline, or minimum 4 years of experience with progressively higher responsibility related to protection and empowerment services, preferably including management, staff supervision, capacity and institutional development;
• Demonstrated clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Familiar with best management practices in government setting;
• Experience in capacity building and mentoring;
• Demonstrate capacity in team building and leadership;
• Highly experienced in reporting and coordinating Experience in managing remote teams;
• Experience in meeting with Ministers and other high powered people.
PNG has some of the highest rates of family and sexual violence (FSV) in the world. VSO is responding to the major public health issue since 2013. Our focus is on improving access to quality FSV services and informing, empowering and engaging communities to address and prevent family and sexual violence.
VSO has been working with UNDP on the Provincial implementation of a nationally driven FSV initiative aimed at strengthening coordination of the response to GBV and implementation of a monitoring system on GBV incidents and service provision to survivors. The volunteer will support Community Development Advisorsin establishing a strong FSVAC and FSVAC secretariat responsible for coordination of FSV interventions and will support roll out and implementation of a FSV/GBV data management system, including data collection.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download follow this link (http://bit.ly/1Kkwf2y) and the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We’ll ask you to commit to 10 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We`ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we`ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.
UNDP Regional Coordinator for Gender Base Violence
Job posted by: VSO - Tue, 26 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Sat, 13 Jun 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
For a UNDP project, we are looking for an experienced regional coordinator who will support the implementation and reporting of the Gender Based Violence Project in 2 Provinces in Papua New Guinea.
The Government of PNG, through support from UNDP and DFAT, is rolling out a nationally driven GBV initiative aimed at institutionalizing a strong coordination, implementation and monitoring/knowledge management system to achieve effective prevention of GBV and service delivery to survivors of GBV. Part of the initiative includes the establishment of case management centers - financed and supported by the respective provincial governments (Department for Community Development) and mandated to provide quality support to survivors of GBV/FSV as part of an enhanced referral system. The volunteer will work closely with the provincial Community Development Advisors, members of the provincial Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee and (new or to be recruited) staff of the secretariat, a UNDP case management and coordinator Specialist, and key staff from partner organizations. The VSO will report directly to the UNDP GBV Team leader.
You will mentor and coach provincial Community Development Advisors and other stakeholders in planning and budgeting, advocacy and coordination. You will be based in Port Moresby – PNG’s capital, with frequent travel (up to 50% of time) to beautiful Milne Bay province. This is a 10 months placement.
Due to the nature of our volunteer placements, it is possible that the responsibilities of this role may differ in reality and therefore the post holder will need to be prepared to be flexible and adapt to their environment as necessary. Funding for this placement is 90% confirmed and will be confirmed before 8 June.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
• University degree in Social Sciences, Gender studies, Public health, Social Work, Humanities, Management, or other related discipline, or minimum 4 years of experience with progressively higher responsibility related to protection and empowerment services, preferably including management, staff supervision, capacity and institutional development;
• Demonstrated clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Familiar with best management practices in government setting;
• Experience in capacity building and mentoring;
• Demonstrate capacity in team building and leadership;
• Highly experienced in reporting and coordinating Experience in managing remote teams;
• Experience in meeting with Ministers and other high powered people.
PNG has some of the highest rates of family and sexual violence (FSV) in the world. VSO is responding to the major public health issue since 2013. Our focus is on improving access to quality FSV services and informing, empowering and engaging communities to address and prevent family and sexual violence.
VSO has been working with UNDP on the Provincial implementation of a nationally driven FSV initiative aimed at strengthening coordination of the response to GBV and implementation of a monitoring system on GBV incidents and service provision to survivors. The volunteer will support Community Development Advisorsin establishing a strong FSVAC and FSVAC secretariat responsible for coordination of FSV interventions and will support roll out and implementation of a FSV/GBV data management system, including data collection.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download follow this link (http://bit.ly/1Kkwf2y) and the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We’ll ask you to commit to 10 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We`ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we`ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.