National Consultant - Gender Based Violence (GBV) Multisector Coordinator
Organizational Context
UN Women's Pacific Multi-Country Office, based in Fiji, supports 14 Pacific countries. Its Strategic Note (2023-2027) focuses on women's governance, economic empowerment, ending violence against women and girls, and climate action. This role supports the implementation of Samoa's Pola Puipui Prevention Framework for GBV, embedded within the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs.
Job Purpose
This role aims to strengthen cohesive and effective multi-sector coordination for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response within Samoa. The GBV Multisector Coordinator will work alongside the National Prevention Coordinator to integrate GBV efforts into the broader whole-of-government violence prevention and response system, specifically within the PACT Samoa platform. The purpose is to ensure GBV coordination and response are embedded within, rather than run alongside, existing structures, fostering interagency collaboration, strengthening referral pathways, and improving governance, accountability, and data use across GBV and GEDSI areas.
Responsibilities
Provide technical advice on GBV and GEDSI for the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs (MFSA). Strengthen the integration of GBV and GEDSI in research, policy, planning, and programming. Develop systems to monitor the Ministry's GBV and GEDSI performance. Serve as the Ministry's focal point for GBV Multisector Coordination and the GEDSI Community of Practice. Develop a matrix to clarify GBV's position within the wider system and avoid duplication. Strengthen and test referral and escalation pathways across government and NGOs. Work with national taskforces and coordination mechanisms, including PACT Samoa, to identify and address system issues. Support NGOs and community organizations in coordination and service improvements. Lead data and evidence discussions to inform coordination priorities. Establish and maintain GBV multisector coordination meetings and track actions. Enhance or create GBV and GEDSI policy documents as practical tools. Strengthen the collection and use of disaggregated data. Coordinate consultations with civil society to identify practical solutions. Support accountability for national, regional, and international GBV and GEDSI commitments.
Work Experience
Requires at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in gender equality, with a focus on coordinating or implementing strategic plans, policy recommendations, or programs. A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) and/or Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Samoa is essential. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, brokering partnerships, developing policies, and managing projects is necessary. Experience with disaggregated data, monitoring, and working with government and civil society is also required. Experience in the Pacific region and knowledge of the Samoan context are desirable.
Skills
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues, Accountability, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Inclusive Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Leading by Example, Technical advice on GBV and GEDSI, Policy integration, Performance monitoring, Coordination, Partnership building, Data analysis and use, Report writing.