Qualifications And Experience
Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, or gender and development or related field;
7 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience in programme management, including large multi-sectoral projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners;
Experience in drafting and implementing legislation, in particular, related to GBV issues;
Knowledge of gender issues in development, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards;
Prior training in Gender and GBV issues and their application in humanitarian, recovery and development settings;
Experience in utilizing the following internationals tools: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; GBV Coordination Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations;
Field experience in complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response an asset;
Prior experience in the UN system will be a strong asset;
Fluency in oral and written English essential; ability to communicate in Arabic an advantage.
