SENIOR WOMEN'S PROTECTION ADVISER, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

## SENIOR WOMEN'S PROTECTION ADVISER, Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Organization:United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) - Office:BINUH in Port-au-Prince, Haiti Organizational Setting and Reporting In Security Council resolutions 1888 (2009) and 2467 (2019) the Security Council requested inter alia the timely deployment of women's protection advisers (WPAs) in all relevant situations of concern, including relevant UN peace operations, special political missions, and country presences. Security Council resolution 2467 is one in a series of resolutions adopted since 2008, which recognized conflict-related sexual violence as a threat to security and an impediment to the restoration of peace. Furthermore, in resolution 2814 (2026) the Security Council decided to ensure dedicated capacity of BINUH’s human rights unit to address sexual violence and assist national authorities in strengthening respect for human rights; WPAs advise UN senior leadership on the implementation of the operational provisions of these resolutions, including by ensuring the establishment and functioning of the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence (MARA). This position is located in the Human Rights component of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The incumbent will directly report to the Human Rights Principal under the overall guidance of the Head of Mission as per consolidation of protection functions recommendations. Under the direct supervision of the Human Rights Principal, the Senior Women's Protection Adviser will be responsible for supporting the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2242 (2015), 2331 (2016) and 2467 (2019) on conflict-related sexual violence, including through a survivor-centered approach, and ensuring the reflection of conflict-related sexual violence perspectives in the work of all mission components. The Senior Women's Protection Adviser will also oversee the provision of advice and support to government and non-governmental counterparts in collaboration with relevant mission and UN counterparts, and foster close working partnerships with all UN stakeholders, including the UN Country Team. In this regard, the Senior Women's Protection Adviser will: - Advise Senior Mission leadership on the integration of conflict-related sexual violence considerations into the mission's implementation plan, guidance and operational activities, and efforts on engaging dialogue with state and non-state parties in order to seek commitments to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence; Provide guidance on the conflict-related sexual violence agenda to UN system entities, as required. - Establish, coordinate and lead the implementation of Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence created under Security Council resolution 1960 (2010), in compliance with UN methodology, guidance and tools, in observance of international human rights and humanitarian law, in order to ensure the systematic gathering of timely, accurate, reliable and objective information on trends and patterns of conflict-related sexual violence. - Establish, convene and coordinate the programme and activities of the UN Working Group on Conflict-related Sexual Violence (WG) at the country level and ensure coherence of decisions made by its members, including with respect to the Protection Cluster and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Sub-Cluster, and other relevant monitoring and reporting mechanisms; Engage with the protection Cluster and GBV Sub-Cluster to ensure that decisions and actions from the WG are coordinated; Ensure members of the WG are provided with support for their analysis, reporting and programmatic responsibilities, including with respect to the establishment and operationalization of monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements. - Coordinate the implementation of reporting obligations on conflict-related sexual violence. - In coordination with mission and UNCT components, and in collaboration with the Government, NGOs and donors, promote the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, including advocacy and capacity-building strategies, to address sexual and gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence that recognize and promote national ownership. - Promote regular and appropriate information exchange and greater coherence and coordination of the UN system-wide response in support of national authorities, in delivering survivor-centered approaches to preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence. - Provide the necessary support to the Senior Mission leadership in order to strengthen and reinforce coordination and cooperation with the donor community, inter-governmental agencies and regional organizations, as appropriate, in response to conflict-related sexual violence. - Develop a workplan that mainstreams conflict-related sexual violence in all relevant mission components and sections, and collectively develop procedures for the effective cooperation of the mission to integrate conflict-related sexual violence perspectives into respective responsibilities. - Ensure regular and appropriate information exchange on conflict-related sexual violence developments, including with the Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict and with other relevant United Nations headquarters focal points. - Perform other relevant duties, as required. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter – including in international human rights and humanitarian legal frameworks, international relations, protection of civilians, and gender/SGBV, and relevant Security Council resolutions and mandates, in conflict and post conflict settings, in particular working on issues of conflict-related sexual violence, to establish and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders to further the mandate of the organization, and to strategically advise and advocate for the integration of conflict-related sexual violence considerations in various fora; Demonstrated independent judgement and discretion in advising on and handling sensitive information; Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter ; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situation Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently. Managerial Competencies: Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mu