GBV Prevention and Response Programme Specialist Consultant

The consultancy will contribute to: • A clear institutional framework for GBV prevention and response across UNRWA. • GBV prevention and response Programme model with guidance on context adaptation • Defined roles and responsibilities across programmes and Fields of Operation. • Programme-specific GBV commitments integrated within existing programme systems and operational procedures. • Strengthened coordination, accountability and referral systems. • Improved analysis of GBV risks and vulnerabilities. • More consistent and survivor-centered services for Palestine refugees. • Enhanced capacity for evidence-based decision-making and monitoring.

Home-based with virtual consultations and meetings.

• The duration of the consultancy is 3 months (01 October 2026- 31 Dec 2026).

The consultant will undertake the following tasks: Deliverable 1: Inception Phase • Conduct a desk review of relevant UNRWA policies, strategies, guidance, tools and standard operating procedures related to GBV prevention and response. • Develop an inception report outlining the methodology, workplan, consultation approach and timeline for the assignment. Deliverable: Inception report and workplan Deliverable 2: Mapping and Institutional Assessment • Map existing internal GBV-related capacities, systems, internal services, referral pathways, tools and practices across Headquarters departments and Fields of Operation. • Assess institutional capacities, strengths, gaps and challenges related to: – GBV prevention and risk mitigation; – GBV prevention and response programming – Safe identification and disclosure; – Referral systems and service provision; – Monitoring and information management; – Accountability and coordination mechanisms. • Assess opportunities to strengthen harmonized GBV information management and reporting across programmes and Fields of Operation • Review existing partnerships relevant to GBV prevention and response. Deliverables: 1. Mapping of existing GBV policies, tools, services and referral pathways. 2. Institutional Capacity and Gap Assessment Report. Deliverable 3: Stakeholder Consultations • Facilitate consultations with Headquarters departments, programme areas and Field Offices. • Identify programme-specific roles, responsibilities and existing good practices and limitations. Deliverable: Synthesis and Design Report summarizing findings from the document review and stakeholder consultations, identifying key institutional strengths and gaps, findings, recommendations and presenting the proposed structure and strategic direction for the UNRWA Agency Framework for Multi-sectoral Prevention and Response to GBV. Deliverable 4: Development of the GBV Framework Draft the UNRWA Agency Framework for Multi-sectoral Prevention and Response to GBV, including: • Strategic outcomes including vision, objectives and guiding principles. • Theory of Change. • Governance and coordination arrangements. • Programme-specific GBV commitments aligned with programs mandates. • Roles and responsibilities of programs and operational actors. • Operational standards for GBV prevention, risk mitigation, safe identification, referral and survivor-centered response. • Institutional standards guiding GBV response. • GBV risk identification and analysis approaches. • Survivor-centred response principles. • Referral pathways and coordination mechanisms. • Monitoring, learning and accountability framework. • Recommendations for implementation and institutionalization. Deliverable: First draft UNRWA agency framework for multi-sectoral prevention and response to GBV Deliverable 5: Development of the GBV Programme Model Draft UNRWA GBV Prevention and Response Programme including: • Core GBV prevention and response programme components • Minimum list of service packages • Suggested staffing profiles • Community engagement approaches • Prevention methodologies • Response packages including suggested areas for expansion • Monitoring framework including suggested outcome and output indicators • Adaptation guidance for different humanitarian context Deliverable: First draft of UNRWA GBV Prevention and Response Programme model Deliverable 6: Validation and Finalization • Facilitate validation discussions with Headquarters and Field stakeholders. • Incorporate comments and recommendations. • Finalize the Framework and supporting tools. Deliverables: 1. Final UNRWA Agency Framework for Multi-sectoral Prevention and Response to GBV. 2. Implementation Roadmap. 3. UNRWA GBV prevention and response programme model

• Advanced university degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Protection, International Development, Public Policy or a related field. • At least 07 years of professional experience in GBV prevention and response, protection programming and institutional capacity strengthening. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required. • Demonstrated experience developing GBV strategies, frameworks, standards or operational guidance for UN agencies, NGOs or humanitarian organizations. • Strong knowledge of international standards and frameworks related to GBV, protection and gender equality. • Experience working in humanitarian or displacement contexts. • Proven experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and institutional assessments. • Familiarity with UNRWA's operational context is highly desirable.

• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

• The consultant will be paid the lump sum of ($16,754.63), split into 3 instalments as described above upon satisfactory submission of the deliverables. • Remuneration for this consultancy is on P4 level. • The consultant will be remunerated based on the satisfactory deliverables of the agreed activities.