The GBV Specialist position is located in the Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean, the Jamaica Office and is under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director. The individual will provide technical assistance to the implementation of UNFPA activities under pillar 2, 3 and 4 of the Spotlight Initiative.
The implementation of the Spotlight Initiative in Jamaica provides a unique opportunity to address family violence as a major public health and development issue with significant ramifications at the individual, community and national levels. UNFPA, in collaboration with UNDP, UNICEF and UNWOMEN, will address three key priority areas within Family Violence against women and girls in Jamaica through the Spotlight Initiative: (i) Child Sexual Abuse; (ii) Intimate Partner Violence; and (iii) Discrimination against vulnerable groups.
To apply, please complete and submit a United Nations Personal History Form (P-11), obtainable at http://bit.ly/UNFPAP11 along with a cover letter.
Completed applications should be sent to email address: vacancy.sroc@unfpa.org Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note:
· There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
· UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
· UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
