Gender/GBV Programme Officer

UNFPA has a history of more than 40 years in Myanmar. Since 2002, UNFPA adopted a pro-grammatic approach to support comprehensive programming on reproductive health and rights, population and data, youth, gender equality and gender-based violence (GBV). The UNV will support Outcome 3 of the current 4th country programme (2018-2025), which is “strengthened capacities to formulate and implement multi-sectoral rights-based policies and interventions that prevent and mitigate the impact of gender-based violence, especially among the marginalized, the vulnerable and young people” but also ensure gender/GBV mainstreaming in other pro-grammatic areas. To achieve this, the UNV will provide technical, operational and coordination support to UNFPA Gender/GBV programme and also GBV sub-cluster/working groups and Gender in Humanitarian Action working group which UNFPA is leading/coleading. Depending on the programme needs and security situation, mission travel to UNFPA office locations (such as, Nay Pyi Taw, Myitkyina in Kachin State, Taunggyi in Shan State, Hpa-an in Kayin State) may be requested.

Under the direct supervision of Coordination Specialist, the International UN Volunteer will carry out the following tasks:

1. Programme Management and Implementation

• Support timely and quality implementation of Gender/GBV programme of UNFPA by managing implementing partners (IP) or supporting IP focal points.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visit, in collaboration with the MHPSS Programme Analyst and GBV programme
• colleagues, ensuring that identified gaps and protection risks are addressed through appropriate follow up actions.
• Review IP work plans, progress reports, and data submissions, providing feedback to strengthen programme quality and compliance with survivor‑centered standards.
• Develop quarterly GBViE fact sheets in collaboration with IP focal points, the M&E team, and the communications team.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and publication of human‑interest stories, photos, and video documentation to highlight programme impact.
• Review community feedback collected through UNFPA’s AAP mechanism and
• inter‑agency platforms (e.g., Wai Hmya Par), and identify areas for improvement in GBV programming, particularly in relation to GBV risk mitigation, disability inclusion etc.

2. Coordination and Representation

• Support the GBVIMS Task Force coordination, including preparation of quarterly GBVIMS fact sheets and trend analysis.
• Contribute to the coordination of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group.
• Represent UNFPA in relevant inter‑agency coordination platforms, advocating for GBV priorities and ensuring integration of GBV risk mitigation across clusters (e.g., WASH, Shelter, Health).

3. Proposal Development and Resource Mobilization
• Contribute to drafting GBV/GEWE concept notes, project proposals, donor templates, presentations, and funding updates.
• Coordinate technical, operational, and budget inputs for GBV components from programme analysts and IP focal points.
• Support the preparation of donor engagement materials, strategic summaries, and evidence‑based advocacy products.

4. Operational and General Support
• Assist with follow‑up between programme, field offices, operations, finance, supply chain,
• M&E, and communications teams to ensure smooth delivery of GBV interventions.
• Support implementation of duty of care, safeguarding, and PSEA compliance across programme activities
• Undertake other priority tasks linked to GBV and integrated SRH/MHPSS delivery as
required.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor or management