Senior Project Associate GBV- (Closing date 10-October 2026)

The Senior Project Associate (GBV) position, based in Karachi, Pakistan, plays a critical role within the Protection Unit of a leading inter-governmental organization dedicated to migration and humanitarian efforts. Reporting directly to the National GBV Officer, the incumbent will support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of gender-based violence (GBV) risk mitigation, prevention, and response services under the Canada Project. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of GBV case management services, promote women’s empowerment, and uphold gender equality in humanitarian programming.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of gender equality and GBV activities in Karachi in coordination with the Programme Officer (GBV), National GBV Officer, and Protection Field Coordinator.
- Monitor GBV case management services to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workplans, analyze challenges, and recommend adjustments to improve service delivery.
- Provide daily technical support, supervision, and mentorship to GBV caseworkers to enhance their capacity in delivering timely and quality case management, including referrals to service providers.
- Act as a focal point for planning, logistics, and implementation of GBV activities such as trainings, workshops, assessments, and field visits in collaboration with relevant supervisors.
- Establish and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, community leaders, humanitarian partners, and service providers to strengthen access to services and support for survivors.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor adherence to organizational and inter-agency GBV SOPs, assess service delivery, identify capacity-building needs, and address challenges.
- Contribute to capacity building of staff and partners through trainings, workshops, and technical guidance, including development and review of training content and awareness materials.
- Monitor gender and GBV trends, gaps, and needs in target locations, coordinating with relevant officers to address identified issues.
- Ensure accurate and timely use of reporting tools by caseworkers and submission of reports for further processing.
- Document good practices and lessons learned, support adaptation of project workplans, and assist in developing SOPs and new GBV projects.
- Participate in GBV-related meetings and maintain effective coordination with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Support additional tasks within the Humanitarian, Resilience and Recovery Division and Protection Unit, including field visits, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and awareness sessions.

Required Qualifications

- Education: High school diploma with 7 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in development studies, political science, social sciences, gender studies, law, human rights, or related fields with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience: Proven experience in general protection, child protection, and GBV, including direct beneficiary contact. Familiarity with protection and GBV information management is an asset.
- Knowledge of the protection and GBV sector in Pakistan, including challenges, priorities, referral pathways, and safe referral principles.
- Strong background in providing technical guidance and capacity building on protection, GBV, and child protection issues.
- Understanding of data protection principles and ethical handling of sensitive information.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and proficiency in Excel.
- Awareness of the Afghanistan crisis in Pakistan and related issues affecting Afghan migrants and host communities.
- Fluency in English and Urdu (oral and written) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Working knowledge of Pashtu, Dari, or other local languages is desirable.
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming, as well as financial rules and regulations, is advantageous.

Competencies

The role requires adherence to core organizational values such as inclusion, respect for diversity, integrity, professionalism, courage, and empathy. Key behavioral competencies include teamwork, delivering results, and managing and sharing knowledge, aligned with the organization’s competency framework.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to GBV prevention and response in a complex humanitarian context, supporting vulnerable populations through coordinated and effective programming.