Overview

Job Title: Assistant GBV Officer

The Assistant GBV Officer supports the operations’ efforts to fulfil UNHCR’s mandate and obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and guidance. The Assistant GBV Officer is part of the protection team and normally reports to a higher-grade GBV or protection staff or the Head of Office. S/he works directly with communities and persons of concern to identify risks and ensure a community and rights-based approach. The incumbent plans and undertakes quality, timely and effective GBV prevention and response in line with UNHCR’s policy and guidance on GBV, in an age, gender and diversity inclusive manner as well as survivor-centred approach. The incumbent works closely with programme and other team members to design GBV prevention and response programs and provides technical advice to other units to support GBV mainstreaming. S/he leads and strengthens coordination with inter-agency par...