Gender and Human Right Adviser (GCF- RTP)

Gender and Human Right Adviser (GCF- RTP)

SPC – Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Suva, Fiji

The role:

Gender and Human Right Adviser – Green Climate Fund – Regional Tuna Programme (GCF-RTP) will deliver timely and relevant analytical, technical, research, programmatic and policy advice on gender equality, social inclusion (GESI) and human rights-based approaches (HRBA) and drive the Gender Action Plan (GAP) developed during the Programme development to fisheries department staff, national fish aggregating device (FAD) programmes and other stakeholders including civil society, and possibly coastal communities for the GCF – RTP covering the work undertaken by SPC and the co-delegatees (Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), to ensure GESI/human rights issues are covered across all components of the GCF – RTP.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• GESI and HRBA mainstreaming and contribution to GCF – RTP PMU:
  • Develop annual work plans and reports covering GESI and HRBA activities and narratives as required for the GCF RTP PMU and assist with identifying entry points for GESI/HRBA integration across the programmes thematic work areas.
  • Develop national – level work plan to guide country specific activities and ensure alignment with and reporting to, the regional GAP.
  • Monitor and evaluate impacts of GESI in the RTP and FAME Programme with support from MEL teams.
  • Contributes where applicable to Programme, Divisional and Corporate publications, such as Fisheries Newsletters and GCF TRP articles and reports.
• Strengthen the capacity of GCF-RTPs implementing partners on gender mainstreaming, social inclusion and HRB approaches:
  • Undertake awareness raising activities for GCF RTP staff (FFA, CSIRO) jointly with their relevant experts to ensure a consistent approach to GESI and HRBA is applied across the GCF RTP.
  • Undertake and arrange gender and HRBA assessments and stock-takes in collaboration with FFA and CSIRO in their work areas under GCF RTP.
  • Document the findings from gender and HRBA studies to identify gaps and areas for intervention and training.
  • Work in collaboration with GCF PMU MEL Advisor to support co-delegatees (FFA and CSIRO) in establishing a system for ensuring all data collected is sex disaggregated, and where possible disaggregated by age and any possible disabilities noted.
• Strengthen the integration of GESI and HRBA approaches into policy and action at the national, subnational and NGO level with special focus on coastal communities who manage FADs:
  • Oversee implementation of the GAP developed during the GCF – RTP development, including tailored support to the GESI focal points in the 14 participating countries.
  • Upskilling of programme staff and stakeholders in gender and gender-based violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) dimensions to encourage greater awareness of men and women’s roles and safety in the FAD tuna fishing supply chain.
  • Document the findings from gender and HRBA studies to identify gaps and areas for intervention and training at the national and regional levels.
  • Provide advice to fisheries department staff to strengthen integration of GESI and HRBA into FAD workplans, policy and action at the national and subnational levels including but not limited to post-harvest selling, value-adding and marketing, in contexts of food security, income generation, and poverty reduction.
• Promote inter-agency networking and cross-sectoral collaboration in regard to GESI and HRB approaches with co-delegatees and partners implementing the GCF-RTP:
  • Liaise and work with regional and international organisations and NGOs on GCF RTP activities and encourage collaborations on GESI and HRBA workplans and activities.
  • Liaise and work closely with all the component areas under the GCF RTP including regional and international universities to ensure collaborations and synergies covering gender and HRBA.
  • Develop and promote collaborations and joint activities with other sections and divisions within SPC (RRRT, SDP, LRD, GEM etc) on gender and HRBA.
• Raise the profile of GESI mainstreaming and HRB approaches through GCF-RTP activities, strategic communication and outreach:
  • Highlight gender mainstreaming and HRBA activities and progress in all reports produced for the GCF RTP.
  • Develop or adapts specific awareness and educational materials for gender mainstreaming and HRBA and disseminate these materials widely.
  • Provide specific advice to the national GESI focal points as requested by the Accredited Entity for their reporting to GCF Secretariat on the progress and impact of gender and HRBA activities undertaken through the GCF RTP.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (Social or political sciences, gender studies, human rights etc.) or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 10 years of significant experience related to gender issues/women’s rights and/or human rights, preferably with Pacific experience.
• Experience in research and development and administering projects regarding gender and HRBA.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written) with the capacity to engage government, public and community audiences.
• Proven ability to design, plan and facilitate workshops and other trainings.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and HRB approaches.
• Experience working with PC systems and Microsoft work environment.
• Willingness and demonstrated capacity to travel and undertake overseas assignments in SPC member countries, sometimes in challenging working conditions.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.