Background
Gender-Based violence (GBV) program in Kosovo was formulated by the UN GBV Task Force, composed by UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women and OHCHR, under the overall responsibility and guidance of the UN Development Coordinator, through an inclusive and participatory process. The GBV program is also shaped to contribute to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. Alongside progress in the recovery of Kosovo since the aftermath of the 1999 conflict, high prevalence of domestic violence (DV) remains a concern similar to other post-conflict societies. The UNKT joint program on DV in Kosovo will support the implementation of the NSAPDV by adopting a comprehensive and inclusive approach to address DV in three pilot municipalities. The comprehensive approach to address domestic violence piloted in different local contexts will allow replication and expansion to a broad range of municipalities at a later stage. In response to the concerns raised the program formulated the following overall objectives:
1.To raise awareness on domestic violence and enhance access to services for survivors of domestic violence in pilot communities;
2.To strengthen the formal/informal service chain of DV prevention, protection and reintegration services through catalytic interventions
in pilot municipalities;
3.To enhance the economic independence of (potential) survivors of domestic violence and provide counseling for families and
perpetrators;
4.To disseminate program results, capitalizing on lessons learned for scaling-up in other municipalities.
Required Skills and Experience
- MA Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Law or other related areas.
- At least two years of experience at the local level in the areas of local development, social protection or other related field.
- Proven track record in promoting gender equality, preferably in DV/GBV.
- Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
- Fluency in both oral and written English, Albanian and/or Serbian (depending on the main ethnic language in the pertinent municipality).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the pilot municipality in line with the MOUs signed between the UN Administrative Agent and the municipality (mayor) to
manage, coordinate and monitor effective and efficient implementation of the Joint Program outputs/activities.
- Support community outreach programs and capacity building initiatives organised at municipal level in line with the program’s
implementation plan and support implementing UN Agencies and stakeholders at the local level.
- Carry out base-line mapping of available services for vocational training, employment services, enterprise development and women’s
business associations.
- Produce substantive mapping reports including an analysis and identify catalytic interventions to strengthen the chain of formal/informal
services for DV prevention, protection and reintegration.
- Support the organisation of regular forums for exchange of experiences, mutual support and cooperation among the three
municipalities.
- Collect information on effective approaches and counselling services for perpetrators and families at risk or exposed to domestic
violence.
- Ensure regular communications and consultations with the National Program Coordinator and the UN Administrative Agent.
Deadline: 13 November 2011
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