Gender-Based Violence Advisor - Prevention and Response

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Pacific Community (SPC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: $5,848 USD-$7,182 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 18/12/2025
  • Location: Fiji
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Description
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.


The key responsibilities of the role include:

Technical Advice and System Management

  • Develop a workplan to implement GBV/DV actions across SPC through the HR Division and Senior Leadership Team – based on the Women in Leadership Program (WIL) 2022 Leadership Audit Recommendations, in collaboration with the WIL Team.
  • In collaboration with Legal and Human Resources, lead implementation of the SPC Manual of Staff Policies, Chapter XI, Work Culture and Behaviours, relating to addressing DV, using the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or similar endorsed framework/guidance notes.
  • Develop a case management system to support queries and issues.
  • Supports SPC Divisions to train and onboard Wellbeing Focal Points to implement GBV/DV response and protection activities.
Capacity Building – Prevention, Response and Advocacy

  • Develop and implement a capacity building development plan for SPC staff, Wellbeing Focal Points, Management and Senior Leadership Team to prevent and respond to GBV/DV internally.
  • Design, develop and implement a SPC Respect at Work Program.
  • Establish a Directory of GBV/DV Services and referral pathways are current for each SPC office.

Learning Management Schedule

  • Coordinate with HRSD and the Women in Leadership Programme to develop and implement gender and GBV/DV training materials for SPC staff, Wellbeing Focal Points, Management and Senior Leadership Team including beginner and refresher curriculums.
  • Implement the rollout of mandatory self-paced courses which includes GBV/DV, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection, Anti-Bullying, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.

People Management, HR Reporting and Analysis

  • Report to the Human Resources Director and conducts internal advocacy to highlight emerging organisational issues related to DV.
  • Set up safe, secure, and confidential anonymised (non-identifying) data collection on DV and gender related issues within SPC.
  • Manage data collected, compile and assist with data reports and summaries for HR related to DV.
  • Manage report findings to raise issues related to staff accessing entitlements benefits for DV survivors.

Key selection criteria

  • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as gender studies, social sciences, public policy, international relations, development studies, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
  • At least 10 years of coordination or counselling experience working in the DV/GBV sector in the Pacific region or international development space.
  • Skilled in a wide range of capacity-building modalities involving DV/GBV and related disciplines.
  • Experience implementing DV/GBV or safeguards in a medium to large organisation.    
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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