Consultant on Gender Based Violence

Job Description
UNIFEM
United Nations Development Fund for Women/UNIFEM
Job Vacancy
Consultant on Gender Based Violence
Duty Station: Ramallah
Duration: 3 months (with possible extension of 12 months)
Position: Full-Time
Deadline: Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Remuneration: 1,800USD/month
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Gender Based Violence Consultant (GBVC) will be responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, overall technical and management assistance to the development of a strategy and action plan to fight violence against women within broader development
frameworks; developing new initiatives in line with the strategy and action plan; ensure flow of information regarding all issues related to VAW within the UNIFEM programme; facilitate discussion on strategies, plans and activities related to violence against women among relevant stakeholders and as indicated by the supervisor; liaising between UNIFEM and key stakeholders; assist in the formulation and in the implementation of projects related to VAW.
Requirements:
Bachelor degree in social sciences and/or development studies. Advanced university degree in social work, gender studies or related field. Thorough proved understanding of gender-based violence theory and practice. Demonstrated leadership, communication, facilitation and networking skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. A minimum of 3 years of working experience in the field of gender-related issues and violence against women. Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Arabic
Interested candidates meeting the requirements can send their CV (with a cover letter) to UNIFEM Office inJerusalem by e-mail: [email protected] or by fax # 02-6280661, indicating the post title and no later than 1 April 2009.
Men are encouraged to apply

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Job Details
Job Title Consultant on Gender Based Violence
Deadline 01 - Apr - 2009
Location Ramallah
Job Type Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience No Experience
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