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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a key protection concern in the State of Palestine; according to the 2019 Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) survey on violence, which was updated in July 2022, 59.3% of (married or previously married) women between the ages of 15 and 64 experienced violence in the 12 months preceding the survey – 70.4% in Gaza and 52.3% in the West Bank. Those needs and challenges were exacerbated after 7 October. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Maintain an appropriate inter-agency, multi-sectoral GBV Sub-Cluster at the national level and support the sub-national sub-clusters building on and strengthening pre-existing sectoralcoordination, respect and ensure that the Principles of Partnership are reflected in the day-to-day work of the GBV sub-cluster.
▪ Establish result-oriented, two-way communication channels between national and sub-national GBV Sub-clusters to ensure a standardized response to GBV.

GBV SC Strategic Planning
▪ Support the GBV SC members to use the developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the update/development of referral pathways.
▪ In collaboration with national and international GBV actors and the humanitarian coordination body, map the GBV SC's current institutional response capacities, including facilitating the mapping of GBV-specific 4Ws to identify gaps, avoid duplication, and build complementarity of members’ actions in line with the national system.

Capacity Development
▪ Work with GBV SC members to update and start rolling out an inter-agency GBV capacity  development strategy that meets the needs and priorities of key national and local stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of the agreed work plan.
▪ Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of sub-cluster members in planning and responding toGBV in emergencies and on safe and ethical GBV information management.

GBV SC Advocacy
▪ Develop an advocacy strategy/plan for the GBV SC outlining the priorities of the GBV AoR SC as linked to advocacy.
▪ Reactivate and co-lead the Child Marriage Task Force to roll out the Child Marriage Strategy, especially its advocacy component.

Preparedness and Contingency Planning
▪ Capacity building of GBV AoR members on preparedness and early warning.
▪ Support the development of a Contingency and response plan for the GBV SC during an emergency.

Knowledge Management
▪ Engage in robust analyses of available secondary data to ensure the GBV response is evidence- based through the available information on trends and patterns of GBV to inform strategic  decision-making for the humanitarian response.

Qualifications and Experience:
Master university degree with specialization in areas such as gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, social sciences, development studies, international relations, and/or related social science fields.

▪ At least 5 years working on GBV of which 3 years are at the international level, preferably in ahumanitarian context.
▪ Experience leading inter-agency coordination mechanisms with a wide range of stakeholders.
▪ Demonstrable knowledge of the critical components to facilitate effective inter-agency
▪ Fluency in oral and written English is essential;