The Position:

The Technical Specialist is responsible for supporting UNFPA in coordinating and managing all aspects of project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and donor engagement, including the Steering Committee and Technical Committee. The Technical Specialist also provides high-level technical inputs to implementing partners across all outcome areas.

The Technical Specialist is located in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. S/he works under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Programme Specialist on Human Rights and Gender, Leader of the Gender Team in close consultation with KOICA. 
 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
 

Job Purpose:

A new project entitled “Promote replication of a model in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Viet Nam to enhance support for service delivery to women and girls subjected to violence” in the period of 2024-2027, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) with the total budget of USD 5.75mil, of which KOICA contributes USD 4.75mil while UNFPA contributes USD 1mil. The project will be implemented by UNFPA in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST), and other related ministries, the Vietnam Farmer’s Union, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders at the central and provincial levels.

The project aims to contribute to strengthening a multi-sectoral response in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence (DV) at national and subnational levels and has four outcomes as follows:

Outcome 1. Enhanced accessibility and quality of essential services for women and girls who experience violence.
Outcome 2. Perceptions of, attitudes and behaviors toward gender equality changed at community and individual levels in the project areas, aiming at the prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Outcome 3. Enhanced the engagement of young men in promoting positive masculinity and building healthy, respectful, and equal relationships without using VAWG.
Outcome 4. The legislative and policy frameworks on GBV/DV strengthened. 
The primary roles of the Technical Specialist are to provide technical advice for project implementation in line with international standards on prevention and response to VAWG, including providing technical support and capacity development to project staff and implementing partners. 
 

You would be responsible for:

A.  Technical advice:
●    Utilize global experiences and knowledge to pinpoint shortcomings in policy and to direct advocacy and communication efforts regarding VAWG.
●    Review relevant publications produced under the project and analyze policy implications to inform nationwide scaling up as appropriate.
●    Provide technical support to generate evidence on VAWG; ensure the evidence, technical knowledge, lessons learned, best practices and tools are collected, analyzed, managed, disseminated and available for application. 
●    Connect the project and its partners with relevant international think tanks, organizations, and programs to foster potential collaborations on VAWG prevention, response, and research.
●    Produce, contribute technical expertise to, and advise on training materials for VAWG prevention and response, and technically support for related national capacity development.
●    Actively mainstream gender, human rights, and culture into policy advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation as appropriate.

B.  Project management support: 
●    Support the project management and liaise with KOICA for strategic planning, monitoring missions, visibility, and communication requirements.
●    Support the organization of donor visits, stakeholder consultations, and policy dialogues. 
●    Provide technical support to ensure the progress of project implementation and the management of the project.
●    Strengthen capacities of government and CSO partners through coaching, training and joint planning on prevention and response to VAWG. 
●    Support the implementation of the M&E framework including indicators, baselines, mid-term and end-line evaluations.
●    Ensure timely, results-based project reports, including quarterly, annual, and KOICA-specific reports.
●    Lead knowledge documentation and dissemination of good practices, lessons learned, and evidence to inform policy advocacy and scale-up.
●    Contribute to donor visibility materials, communication content, knowledge-sharing platforms, and UNFPA corporate reporting. 
●    Demonstrate and promote gender sensitive behavior and gender in the workplace and with partners.  
 

Carry out any other duties as requested by the Programme Specialist and/or the Representative.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced university degree in gender studies, anthropology, feminist studies, sociology, human rights, law, cultural studies, international development, or any other fields directly related to Gender.
 

Knowledge and Experience: 

●    At least 5 years of increasingly professional experience in VAWG prevention and response, of which at least 2 years at the international level. Field experience is strongly desirable.
●    Experience in project management.
●    Proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
●    Knowledge and experience of the Vietnamese context recommended.
●    Initiative and sound judgment, ability to organize work and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
●    Work experience in the UN system including inter-agency collaboration and UN Reform agenda, as well as knowledge in the UN Prevention Framework and Essential Service Package Guidelines as an added advantage.
●    Familiarity with management and monitoring tools is desirable. 
●    Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office packages and the Internet.
 

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other official UN language is desirable.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

•    Exemplifying integrity
•    Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
•    Embracing cultural diversity
•    Embracing change
 

Core Competencies: 

•    Achieving results
•    Being accountable
•    Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
•    Thinking analytically and strategically
•    Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
•    Communicating for impact 
 

Functional Competencies:

•    Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda 
•    Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders 
•    Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships 
•    Delivering results-based programmes 
•    Internal and External communication and advocacy for resource mobilization 
 

Managerial Competencies:

•     Providing strategic focus
•     Engaging internal/ external partners and stakeholders
•     Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•     Making decisions and exercising judgment

 

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
 

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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