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GBV Response Assessment and Enhancement UNFPA Country Office Philippines – Manila  
Background and Purpose of consultancy (IC):The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering marginalized populations, particularly women and girls disproportionately affected by gender-based violence (GBV). UNFPA Philippines' 9th Country Programme (CP) focuses on enhancing GBV prevention, response, data utilization, and coordination across all its programmatic areas. This commitment aligns with UNFPA's GBV Operational Plan (2022-2025), \"Flourish,\" which envisions a world free from GBV through a comprehensive approach encompassing prevention, response, the creation of enabling environments, and robust data utilization. 
UNFPA's response programming is firmly grounded in a survivor-centered approach, placing survivors at the heart of every action and decision. This means empowering survivors to make informed choices about the services they access and the information they share, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. Recognizing the multi-sectoral nature of GBV services, UNFPA invests in strategic partnerships to facilitate survivors' access to high-quality, contextually relevant GBV case management. 
Furthermore, UNFPA emphasizes the critical role of data and research in improving the lives of women and girls. The organization is deeply committed to the safe and ethical collection, analysis and use of data and evidence, grounded in the imperative to do no harm and guided by international standards and best practices, including through the kNOwVAWdata Initiative and the GBV Information Management System. 
To strengthen these efforts, UNFPA Philippines seeks a consultant with expertise in GBV response and data analysis to promote evidence-based programming. The consultant will play a vital role in supporting the evaluation of interventions and providing technical guidance on the safe and ethical collection of GBV data for informed decision-making. 
The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide support in the realization of UNFPA Philippines’ CP9 Implementation Plan through overseeing the baseline researches, assessing current state of GBV services and engaging with strategic partners in strengthening GBV response, case management and information management system. 
Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs) 
Support the conduct of studies/researches that will serve as guide to CP9 programming and ensure that key stakeholders are engaged Co-develop and implement a plan of action based on research findings, including recommendations for continued engagement with key stakeholders involved Support the evaluation of the localization of referral pathways and identify opportunities for refinement Provide technical assistance to strengthen the infrastructure and capacity to provide comprehensive and survivor-centered GBV case management that is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of all survivors Support the implementation of a roadmap for a harmonized GBV Information Management System to optimise administrative data collection and reporting Co-develop and implement a comprehensive proposal or advocacy strategy for a dedicated VAW prevalence survey through referencing materials from kNOVAWdata initiative and other relevant resources Support in linking the national government to resources and experts that can provide technical support and know-how towards the enhancement of survivor-centered GBV data systems (prevalence and administrative data) Work with key coordination bodies such as the IACVAWC and government agencies such as DSWD, DILG, PCW, DOH and CSOs to strengthen multi-sectoral coordination for GBV response Collaborate with and support other units/teams in the UNFPA Country Office to ensure integration of efforts in relevant outputs and workplans, leveraging existing materials, resources and partnerships Support the Country Office in any other related tasks, as needed 
Duration and working schedule: 
This is a full-time consultancy and is expected to be completed within 11 months, starting from 01 February 2025 until 31 December 2025. The Consultant is expected to be at the UNFPA office from Monday to Friday.   Place where services are to be delivered: UNFPA Country Office - Manila 
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The consultant will be placed at UNFPA Manila. The key deliverables are listed above but not all deliverables are to be provided in electronic and hard copy as applicable.  Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: Submit monthly accomplishment reports based on the Terms of Reference with proper documentation 
Supervisory arrangements: The consultant will report to and be supervised by the Gender/GBV National Programme Officer.Expected travel: The Consultant is expected to undertake field missions as applicable in consultation with the supervisor.Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: 
Academic Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, or related Social Sciences, or any other relevant field of study, with prior years of relevant professional experience listed below 
Experience  
Extensive experience in project sustainability assessments, particularly in the field of mental health, psychosocial support, and gender-based violence.Strong analytical and research skills. Demonstrated understanding of international development, UN agencies, and public health initiatives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
Languages: Fluency in Filipino and English 
Required Competencies: 
Values: 
Exemplifying integrity Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system  Embracing cultural diversity Embracing change  
Competencies:  
Achieving results, Being accountable Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen Thinking analytically and strategically Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact 
Functional Competencies: 
Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners Building strategic alliances and partnerships Adaptation/application of knowledge in different contexts Job knowledge/technical expertise  Integration in a multidisciplinary environment 
 
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