Implementation of UNHCR's Global Policies and Standards
Contribute to the effective and timely development, implementation and monitoring of a clear and coherent multi-year and multi-sectoral GBV strategy as part of the operation's broader Protection and Solutions Strategy, coordinate timely reporting on progress including the documentation of promising practices.
Participate in the promotion of compliance with UNHCR's GBV policy, priorities and commitments (aligned with policies on age, gender, diversity (AGD) and accountability to affected populations (AAP), child protection, gender equality, disability and youth empowerment.
Assist UNHCR management at country level to strengthen alignment with the survivor-centred approach and GBV guiding principles within the implementation of PSEA policies.
Planning / Programming
Support the development and implementation of programming for specialized GBV prevention and response based on needs, risks and capacity assessments at the onset of an emergency and throughout all phases of displacement.
Participate in conducting, consolidating and reporting on GBV assessments including gender equality components at least once per year, linked to annual planning processes and participatory assessments and sharing strategic trends analyses.
Contribute to planning processes and advocate for adequate resource (re)allocation and mobilization.
Support cross-cutting programs and technical sectors to mainstream gender and to program for mitigation of GBV risks in their specific technical areas, and report on progress.
Capacity Development, Technical Support and Coordination
Provide technical guidance and support field colleagues to operationalise and comply with UNHCR's GBV policy, priorities and commitments (aligned with policies on AGD and AAP, child protection, disability, youth empowerment and gender equality).
Provide coaching and trainings on GBV as well as technical support on gender and GBV mainstreaming
Under the guidance of the Senior Protection Officer, support and facilitate the establishment of and ensure the
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Please note that this vacancy is only open to eligible staff members who have been individually notified of their eligibility to apply for positions advertised in the Accelerated Posting Compendium.
Deadline for Applications
June 12, 2026
Hardship Level
E (most hardship)
Family Type
Non Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay
Residential location (if applicable)
Nairobi (CO), Kenya
Grade
PR2
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Professional
Reason
Regular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date
2026-05-26
Standard Job Description
Associate GBV Officer
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Associate GBV Officer supports the operations' efforts to fulfil UNHCR's mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and guidance.
The Associate GBV Officer normally reports to a higher-grade GBV or protection staff or the Head of Office who defines overall work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. S/he will coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern and identify opportunities to mainstream GBV in all sectors. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive GBV strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on GBV standards and policy as guided by the supervisor. S/he will focus on strengthening GBV case management supervision as well as safe and ethical data collection and further analysis of GBV trends. The incumbent will also ensure quality prevention and risk mitigation interventions.
S/he collaborates closely with the UNHCR management and the Protection team in the country and strengthens working relations with other agencies involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. S/he promotes alignment with GBV minimum standards and respect of GBV Guiding Principles.
The Associate GBV Officer also ensures thatforcibly displaced and stateless persons, women and girls, are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
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