Application Guide

How to Apply for Information Manager for Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

🏢 About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA is the UN's lead agency focused on reproductive health and rights, uniquely positioned at the intersection of humanitarian response, development, and gender equality. Working here means contributing directly to ending gender-based violence and harmful practices worldwide, with a mandate that combines technical expertise with deep humanitarian commitment.

About This Role

This Information Manager role involves designing and operationalizing GBV data systems to inform humanitarian decision-making, coordinating standardized information products like 3W/6W dashboards and referral circuits, and building capacity among GBV sub-cluster members. It's impactful because it transforms raw data into actionable insights that directly influence protection services for GBV survivors in crisis settings.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with GBV sub-cluster members across time zones to standardize data collection, analyzing incoming GBV incident reports to identify protection gaps, and designing visualization products that help humanitarian actors understand service coverage. You'd also spend time developing capacity-building materials on ethical data use and participating in inter-agency meetings to align GBV information management approaches.

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🎯 Who United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years experience managing GBV or protection data in humanitarian contexts (not just general data management)
  • Demonstrates specific knowledge of GBV information management tools like MARA, GBVIMS, or similar protection-focused systems
  • Shows proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder data initiatives within humanitarian clusters or sub-clusters
  • Has experience designing and delivering capacity building on sensitive data protection and ethical GBV data use

📝 Tips for Applying to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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Quantify your GBV data management experience: specify contexts (e.g., 'managed GBV data for 2 years in Rohingya response'), tools used, and stakeholders coordinated with

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Highlight any experience with UN cluster systems or GBV sub-cluster participation - this is crucial for coordination aspects

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Demonstrate understanding of GBV ethical data principles by mentioning specific protocols you've followed for sensitive data

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Include examples of translating GBV data into decision-making products (dashboards, severity analyses, referral mappings)

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Show remote collaboration experience relevant to humanitarian coordination across time zones and cultures

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with GBV data systems in humanitarian settings (not just general data management)', 'Examples of successful coordination with multiple stakeholders in complex humanitarian environments', "How you've built capacity around sensitive data handling and GBV information management", "Your understanding of UNFPA's dual mandate in both development and humanitarian contexts"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → UNFPA's GBV in Humanitarian Action strategy and how it differs from development-focused GBV work
  • → The GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR) and sub-cluster system within humanitarian coordination
  • → UNFPA's specific GBV information management tools like the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS)
  • → Recent UNFPA humanitarian responses and their GBV components (e.g., Ukraine, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would design a GBV information management system for a new humanitarian emergency
2 How would you handle ethical dilemmas when GBV data suggests protection gaps but sharing could compromise survivor safety?
3 Describe your experience coordinating data collection across multiple humanitarian actors with different priorities
4 What specific tools or methodologies would you use for GBV data visualization that balances clarity with sensitivity?
5 How would you approach capacity building for local organizations with limited technical resources?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Treating this as a generic data management role without emphasizing GBV-specific knowledge and sensitivities
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of humanitarian coordination structures (clusters, sub-clusters, AoRs)
  • Not addressing how you would protect sensitive GBV data while making it useful for decision-makers

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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