Mission and objectivesUNFPA is the lead agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young personโs potential is fulfilled. UNFPAโs new strategic plan (2022-2025) reflects a changing world, and as we accelerate our efforts, transform our programmes, and motivate new partners, we will prioritize the needs of people left furthest behind โ particularly those living in poverty or with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, and the most vulnerable women, girls and young people. And these results cannot be achieved without an increased focus on the rights and inclusive participation of women, adolescents, and youth, as agents of change. UNFPA remains firmly committed to achieving the three transformative results by 2030 โ ending the unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal deaths and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. In order to achieve this bold and ambitious goals, we need to accelerate progress and transform how we do business in light of global changes including megatrends' that have changed the conditions under which we operate.
ContextThe Gender Programme Assistant will be based in the Gender and Human Rights Unit in UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office (PSRO), and will closely cooperate with Team members, Technical Advisors for Health, Adolescent and Youth, Humanitarian response and Population and Data, Programme and Operation staff, as well as country office staff. Under the direct supervision of the Gender and Human Rights Advisor, the Gender Programme Assistant will support initiatives and provide administrative and technical assistance in key areas of Gender equality, including addressing Violence Against Women and Girls, and Child, Early and Forced Marriage, during development and in disaster in 14 Pacific island countries and territories (PICTs).
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of Gender and Human Rights Advisor, and Gender and Youth Programme Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Programme/Project Management Support - Participate in providing administrative and logistical support in the planning, implementation, monitoring and results reporting of Gender Programme and project interventions, and activities related to gender equality, GBV prevention and response in development, climate, and humanitarian settings. - Support the organization and preparation of meetings, workshops, and events with key stakeholders, including government partners, UN agencies and donors, drafting agendas, taking meeting minutes, and preparing related materials - Assist in coordinating with an implementing partner in Fiji, in accordance with its annual work plan 2. Advocacy and Communications - Contribute to developing communication strategies and plans, to amplify the visibility of the teamโs interventions, including initiatives related to 16 days of Activism against GBV and Technology-Facilitated GBV - Assist in the production of advocacy materials, such as press release and social media postings, to highlight key achievements and ongoing efforts in promoting gender equality and womenโs empowerment - Support in drafting reports, briefing notes and speeches for events and high-level meetings, related to gender advocacy and communications. 3. Others - Participate in key stakeholder meetings to gain an overview of gender work in Fiji and in the Pacific, including UN Gender Thematic Group meetings, Fiji National Action Plan to prevent violence against Women and Girls coordination meetings, and other relevant areas - Conduct literature reviews on gender equality, GBV prevention and related topics to support programme development and evidence-based interventions. - Perform any other relevant activities or responsibilities as assigned by the Gender and Human Rights Advisor.
Competencies and valuesโโโโAccountability โโโโAdaptability and Flexibility โโโโCommitment and Motivation โโโโCommitment to Continuous Learning โโโโEthics and Values โโโโCommunication โโโโPlanning and Organizing โโโโCreativity โโโโRespect for Diversity โโโโSelf-Management โโโโTechnological Awareness โโโโWorking in Teams
Living conditions and remarksFiji, the most populous country among the 14 Pacific island countries and territories that UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office serves, has a relatively high level of human development and is one of the most developed economies in the region. The countryโs economy rests primarily on sugar production and tourism, but is becoming more diverse, with manufacturing now an important sector of employment. The unit of currency is the Fiji Dollar (1 USD = 2.22 FJD approximately). Fiji is composed of approximately 330 islands, a third of which are inhabited. The population totals approximately 900,000. The population is made up of a mixture of native Melanesian and Polynesian islanders, and a blend of Indian, European, Chinese, Rotuman and Rabi Islanders making it a rich and vibrant mix of cultures, sights, sounds and exotic island delicacies. English is spoken widely on the island and it is the common language of communication although the native indigenous Fijian language is spoken by many, as is the Hindi language. Fiji enjoys a mild and stable climate most of the year. The wet season with occasional tropical cyclones, extends from November to April, but rain falls throughout the year, especially in Suva. Fiji enjoys tropical temperatures of between 25-29 degrees Celsius year-round, with generally high humidity. UNFPA Pacific SRO, along with the majority of the other UN agenciesโ multi-country offices, is based in the countryโs capital city, Suva, located on the South Eastern side of the main island of Viti Levu. Suva has a population of around 100,000, and it is a multiracial and multicultural city. Suva has an airport, but the major international airport of Fiji is in Nadi, 30 minutes away from Suva by air, and 3.5 โ 5 hours by road. Suva has reasonably modern facilities, including a couple of large hospitals, sporting facilities, restaurants, supermarkets, shopping malls and cinema. Modest accommodations are available in Suva (even a high-end one such as the Grand Pacific Hotel) but the availability of small apartments is rather limited. Local buses run every day of the week, and taxis are affordable. Suva is relatively a safe city, while common sense goes a long way in avoiding risks such as pickpockets and house burglaries. The local UNDSS will provide the needed information regarding security.