Responsibilities

• Develop a mapping of “who does what” among CSOs in the region
• Support the geo-visualization of the mapping, linking it with the implementation of Regional Accountability Framework
• Support the operationalization of the Regional FGM Accountability Framework to monitor national and regional commitments toward eliminating harmful practices.
• Develop tools and tracking mechanisms for regional coalitions to monitor institutional commitments, human rights reporting, and legal compliance across focus countries.
• Coordinate the organization of at least 4 strategic dialogues, knowledge-exchange webinars, and peer-learning workshops for UNFPA country offices, the Asia Network to End FGM/C and other partners.
• Support the review and synthesize recent regional research, national datasets, and thematic studies on FGM/C in Asia (including medicalization trends, social norms, and legal barriers) to disseminate findings widely and increase awareness on FGM/C in Asia.
• Draft evidence-based Advocacy Briefs, Technical Notes, and Policy Messages tailored for key decision-makers, regional bodies (e.g., ASEAN), healthcare associations, and faith-based leaders.
• Support evidence-based advocacy, through including findings from existing research in agenda, presentations for advocacy events, such as SVRI, Ministerial Conference on VAC, APFDS, CSW and others.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Human Rights, International Relations, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in research synthesis, drafting policy briefs, factsheets, or technical reports.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating meetings, workshops, networks, or multi-stakeholder consultations.
• Strong drafting skills in English, with the ability to turn complex research into clear, concise text.
• Excellent time management, file organization, and task tracking skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills in English

Preferred

• Experience on researching/advocacy on FGM, GBV, Harmful Practices is desirable.
• Prior exposure to topics related to FGM/C, harmful practices, or social norm change in the Asia-Pacific region is a strong asset.
• Experience with UN system operations, gender programming, or DFAT-funded projects is desirable.
• Previous experience with UNFPA is an asset.