Education:

Advanced University degree in Women’s or Gender Studies, Public Administration, development studies, social work, human rights or other social sciences, public/community health, law as it relates to gender and GBV, and development or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ professional experience years (more than 2 years is an advantage) in programme/project management in the public or private sector (at national level):

•  Knowledge and experience working on gender issues in development, particularly GBV prevention, response and referral pathways, including relevant international human rights standards;
• Experience in working with government institutions, NGOs and/or donor institutions.
•  Understanding of cultural context and social norms influencing the incidence of gender based violence in either Province 1 or Province 7
•  Knowledge of Federalism and governance systems in Nepal, with proven knowledge of experience in advocacy with governments and planning processes of local and provincial governments.
•  Strong English speaking, oral and writing skills, including proposal development and report writing for complex programmes and interventions required;
• Understanding of male engagement and behavior change approaches including familiarity with SASA! strongly preferred;
•  Experience in utilizing any of the following internationals tools and systems: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC
• Gender Handbook; GBV Minimum Standards; GBV Coordination Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; the global Essential Services Package for Women and Girls an added advantage
• Demonstrated management and oversight experience with capacity to lead diverse teams, strongly preferred;

Languages:

Fluency in English and Nepali is required. Working knowledge of another UN language an asset.

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