Organization: CANADEM
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 17 Aug 2017
CANADEM is seeking seasoned professionals fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English with previous relevant experience in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence Assessments who are available for an immediate deployment to Brazil as a seconded expert with UNFPA.
Terms of Reference
Position Title: Gender-Based Violence/Sexual and Reproductive Health Assessment Support
Location: Roraima, Brazil
P Level: P4
Duration: 1 Month
Application Deadline: 17 August 2017
Background information:
Roraima is situated at the border of Brazil and Venezuela – an area marked by vulnerability and high levels of violence against marginalized minority groups, predominantly indigenous people and women. As of 2015, Brazilian authorities registered a growing number of Venezuelans seeking health services and asylum in Brazil. According to national government agencies, by May 2017, an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 Venezuelans were living Roraima. An indigenous group of approximately 1,500 Warao people are spread between the border and the municipality of Manaus and face particular forms of social vulnerability due to their combined indigenous and migrant status. Considering the evolving situation in Venezuela, Brazilian authorities have expressed concerns that the influx is likely to increase significantly in the months to come. In addition, it has become acutely clear that the combination of factors that include a mixture of migrants, refugees and ethnic particularities in a context of growing adversity from the local population and authorities, increase the complexity to ensure an adequate immediate response to the situation.
UNFPA's response to the migratory emergency in this northern area of Brazil seeks to improve response and accelerated preparedness by the government in Roraima. The main objective is to contribute to the improvement of access, availability and quality of services, as well as to the increase of preparedness of government agencies and civil society in line with the Minimum Initial Standards Package (MISP) and the Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to GBVin Emergencies (GBViE).
Role and Description:
Under the supervision of the Gender and Race Programme Officer and the overall guidance of the UNFPA CO Senior Management Team, guided by the framework of the Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) and the Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to GBV in Emergencies (GBViE), the incumbent will be responsible for conducting a series of rapid technical needs assessments (RH; RHCS; Gender and GBV) and make substantive inputs to the elaboration of the initial Brazil Emergency Fund proposal to be aligned with UNFPA corporate CERF requirements.
The UNFPA Brazil EF proposal seeks to introduce tangible solutions to strengthen community resilience on a border area marked by vulnerability and high levels of violence against marginalized groups, with a focus on the context of migratory emergency. The main objective is to ensure that government agencies and civil society accelerate their intervention, increase their level of preparedness and improve response to the migratory flow by complying with the Minimum Initial Standards Package (MISP) as well as with the Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to GBV in Emergencies (GBViE).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Rapid and Field Assessments
• When applicable, estimate number, composition and location of displaced populations through the use of rapid assessments, IDP profiling and flow monitoring. When possible and observing safety and ethical standards, asses the nature and scope of GBV and SRH needs; vulnerability factors; GBV and SRH national capacities and response including availability, accessibility, safety of GBV/SRH related services and facilities, as well as at-risk population coping strategies; international response capacity including existence of coordination mechanisms and GBV/SRH interventions identified (within the GBV sector and across other sectors);
• Contribute to multi-sectoral rapid assessments for immediate, short-term needs in such areas as RH, RHCS, and gender. Conduct GBV sector-specific assessments. Work in close collaboration with relevant CO specialists and sectors engaged in the response.
CERF proposal development
• Make substantive inputs to the elaboration of the initial Brazil Emergency Fund proposal to be aligned with UNFPA corporate CERF requirements and in line with findings of the assessment;
• Actively participate in the preparation/development of a CERF proposal in collaboration with relevant CO specialists;
Qualifications and Skills required:
• Advanced degree with specialization in areas such as social work, public health, gender, law/human rights, international relations, and/or other related social science disciplines.
• At least seven years of specialized experience addressing GBV and/or SRH at the international level; experience in this field in a humanitarian context is an asset.
• Relevant development background with experience working with government ministries and/or humanitarian relief agencies.
• Prior experience with ethnic minorities i.e., indigenous groups will be an asset
• Proved experience in survivors-centered approach
• Proficiency in English and in Spanish is required. Proficiency in Portuguese is desirable.
How to apply:
If you have all of the above-mentioned skills, please register with CANADEM before contacting us. This can be done on our website at www.CANADEM.ca/register . Then send an email no later than the 17th of Aug, 11:59 pm EDT to ben.james@CANADEM.ca with a Subject Line: " UNFPA-GBV/SRH Assessment Support-Brazil". In your email, please include an updated resume, date of availability, your current location, and a phone number where we can reach you.
