Gender-Based Violence Advisor - Prevention and Response

|

Pacific Community (SPC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: $4,111 USD-$5,138 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 12/01/2025
  • Location: Fiji
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Description
 
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, education, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

 
Technical Advice and System Management
  • Develop a workplan to implement GBV/DV actions across SPC through the HR Division and Senior Leadership Team – based on the 2022 Leadership/Gender Audit Recommendations.
  • In collaboration with Legal and Human Resources, lead implementation the SPC Manual of Staff Policies, Chapter XI, Work Culture and Behaviours, relating to addressing DV, using the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or similar endorsed framework/guidance notes.
  • Conduct periodic review and update the DV SOP as required.
  • Develop a case management system to support queries and issues.
  • Supports SPC Divisions to onboard Wellbeing Focal Points or similar roles once in place to implement GBV/DV response and protection activities.
  • Provides oversight, supervision, and support to Wellbeing Focal Points in their DV support role.
 
Capacity Building – Prevention, Response and Advocacy
  • Develop and implement a capacity building development plan for SPC staff, Wellbeing Focal Points, Management and Senior Leadership Team to prevent and respond to GBV/DV internally.
  • Design, develop and implement a SPC Respect at Work Program.
  • Establish a Directory of GBV/DV Services and referral pathways are current for each SPC office.
 
Learning Management Schedule
  • Coordinate with the Human Rights and Social Development (HRSD) Division and the Women in Leadership Programme to develop/implement gender and GBV/DV training materials for SPC staff, Wellbeing Focal Points, Management and Senior Leadership Team, including beginner and refresher curriculums.
  • Implement rollout of mandatory self-paced courses which includes GBV/DV, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection, Anti-Bullying, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.
 
People Management, HR Reporting and Analysis
  • Report regularly to the Human Resources Director and conduct internal advocacy to highlight emerging organisational issues related to DV.
  • Supervision of staff, including leave approvals, management plans and performance appraisals staff.
  • Create a team environment that fosters and develops effective working relationships and high performance.
 

Key selection criteria
  • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as gender studies, social sciences, public policy, international relations, development studies, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience working in the gender-based violence (GBV) sector in the Pacific as a counsellor or coordinator.
  • Skilled in a wide range of capacity building modalities involving GBV and related disciplines.
  • Experience implementing DV/GBV or safeguards in a medium to large organisation. 
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details

Apply

*There are individuals who may use GenderJobs.org name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. GenderJobs.org does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone pretending to be GenderJobs.org, please contact us at [email protected]