Gender/GBV Programme Officer

Host entity: UNFPA

Volunteer type: International

Areas of expertise: Disability, other social inclusion aspects, Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Gender, women's rights

Application deadline: 02/09/2026

Mission and objectives

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA aims to achieve three transformative results: (1) ending preventable maternal deaths, (2) ending unmet need for family planning, and (3) ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. The work of UNFPA is based on the premise that all human beings are entitled to equal rights and protections. We focus on women and young people because these are groups whose ability to exercise their right to sexual and reproductive health is often compromised.

Assignment context

UNFPA has a history of more than 40 years in Myanmar. Since 2002, UNFPA adopted a pro-grammatic approach to support comprehensive programming on reproductive health and rights, population and data, youth, gender equality and gender-based violence (GBV). The UNV will support Outcome 3 of the current 4th country programme (2018-2025), which is “strengthened capacities to formulate and implement multi-sectoral rights-based policies and interventions that prevent and mitigate the impact of gender-based violence, especially among the marginalized, the vulnerable and young people” but also ensure gender/GBV mainstreaming in other pro-grammatic areas. To achieve this, the UNV will provide technical, operational and coordination support to UNFPA Gender/GBV programme and also GBV sub-cluster/working groups and Gender in Humanitarian Action working group which UNFPA is leading/coleading. Depending on the programme needs and security situation, mission travel to UNFPA office locations (such as, Nay Pyi Taw, Myitkyina in Kachin State, Taunggyi in Shan State, Hpa-an in Kayin State) may be requested.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Coordination Specialist, the International UN Volunteer will carry out the following tasks:

1. Programme Management and Implementation

• Support timely and quality implementation of Gender/GBV programme of UNFPA by managing implementing partners (IP) or supporting IP focal points.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visit, in collaboration with the MHPSS Programme Analyst and GBV programme
• colleagues, ensuring that identified gaps and protection risks are addressed through appropriate follow up actions.
• Review IP work plans, progress reports, and data submissions, providing feedback to strengthen programme quality and compliance with survivor‑centered standards.
• Develop quarterly GBViE fact sheets in collaboration with IP focal points, the M&E team, and the communications team.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and publication of human‑interest stories, photos, and video documentation to highlight programme impact.
• Review community feedback collected through UNFPA’s AAP mechanism and
• inter‑agency platforms (e.g., Wai Hmya Par), and identify areas for improvement in GBV programming, particularly in relation to GBV risk mitigation, disability inclusion etc.

2. Coordination and Representation

• Support the GBVIMS Task Force coordination, including preparation of quarterly GBVIMS fact sheets and trend analysis.
• Contribute to the coordination of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group.
• Represent UNFPA in relevant inter‑agency coordination platforms, advocating for GBV priorities and ensuring integration of GBV risk mitigation across clusters (e.g., WASH, Shelter, Health).

3. Proposal Development and Resource Mobilization
• Contribute to drafting GBV/GEWE concept notes, project proposals, donor templates, presentations, and funding updates.
• Coordinate technical, operational, and budget inputs for GBV components from programme analysts and IP focal points.
• Support the preparation of donor engagement materials, strategic summaries, and evidence‑based advocacy products.

4. Operational and General Support
• Assist with follow‑up between programme, field offices, operations, finance, supply chain,
• M&E, and communications teams to ensure smooth delivery of GBV interventions.
• Support implementation of duty of care, safeguarding, and PSEA compliance across programme activities
• Undertake other priority tasks linked to GBV and integrated SRH/MHPSS delivery as
required.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor or management

Skills and experience

Gender equality and empowerment of women Programme/ project management

Competencies and values

☒ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Client Orientation
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Empowering Others
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Working in Teams

Living conditions

Yangon is the busiest and most populous city in Myanmar. Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Nay Pyi Taw in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts of all modern amenities, malls, hotels, cafes and an international/domestic airport. Yangon has reasonably reliable health infrastructure, though most expats prefer to travel to Bangkok (1 hr by flight) for anything serious.

The housing market in Yangon for expats is relatively expensive, but a wide range of options is available.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.