Gender and Reproductive Health (GRH) Expert

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Un Ponte Per (UPP)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 29/03/2025
  • Location: Jordan
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Health
Description

Un Ponte Per (UPP) is an international solidarity association and NGO founded in 1991 immediately after the Iraq war. Its focus has always been the solidarity for the Iraqi population affected by the war. UPP’s goal is the prevention of armed and violent conflict, particularly in the Middle East, through a series of information campaigns, cultural exchange, cooperation projects, peace building programmes and the creation of social justice networks.

Main responsibilities:

  • Prepare a curriculum, expanding, revising, and adapting existing material for the Women and Girls Conversation club focusing on Gender, Reproductive Health, GBV and inclusion, in collaboration with UPP Protection/GBV Specialist.
  • Ensuring educational content and venues are accessible and relevant and support UPP team in organizing the sessions at CBO partner premises.
  • Coordinate with project team to facilitate two cycles of 16 sessions across 4 target locations (Amman, Russeifeh, Irbid), totaling 64 sessions aimed at a total 160 beneficiaries,
  • Deliver sessions in collaboration with a Sign Language Interpreter to provide instant translation for participants with sensory disabilities.
  • Provide information on how to access GBV and reproductive health protection services, including details on service availability and timings in collaboration with UPP Referral and Protection Officers.
  • Collaborate with UPP Facilitator and local partners to ensure that sessions are culturally sensitive and tailored to meet the needs of the most vulnerable women and girls from the refugee and Jordanian communities.
  • Engage in the development of educational materials and training modules in coordination with the UPP Protection/GBV Specialist and the project's ICT expert, ensuring that the content is relevant to preventing and raising awareness about TF-GBV.
  • Participate in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of the sessions, gathering feedback to refine and improve future sessions.
  • Submit detailed reports after each cycle and revised workplan including any challenges and observations.
  • Deliver a comprehensive final report to the Project Manager and Protection/GBV Specialist, analyzing outcomes, documenting lessons learned, and providing recommendations for future initiatives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields with a specialization in gender and reproductive health.
  • 5+ years of experience in gender issues and sexual and reproductive health, especially in humanitarian or development contexts.
  • Proven track record of facilitating workshops and training sessions focused on gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health, and rights.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls in emergency settings.
  • In-depth understanding of issues related to gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated GBV.
  • Familiarity with the cultural and social context of Jordan, particularly concerning gender, disability, and social norms.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in Arabic and English language.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
  • Demonstrates excellent reporting skills.
  • Willingness to travel to Amman and Zarqa as required by the project.

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