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SGBV Senior Advisor

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Posted: 29-04-2026

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Application Closing Date

Interested applicants to submit application by 15 May 2026

Role Purpose

To contribute and coordinate the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) programming and advocacy portfolio, providing strategic guidance and a coherent framework for interventions of the IPPF’s Pacific programme. To provide technical assistance to the Pacific Humanitarian and Development Programmes and IPPF Member Associations (MAs) on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), gender and inclusion programming and represent the Federation in regional and global fora.

Deliverables

Describe:

Staff responsibilities carried out by the job holder:
As assigned for supervision (staff and consultants).
Financial responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
Contribute to annual budget preparation, monitoring of actual expenditure against budget in your area of responsibility.
Advisory responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
Coordinate and support SGBV contract deliverables under restricted programs (including SPRINT, SRHiEP, UNFPA Transformative Agenda, and the IPPF Niu Vaka Pacific Strategy).
Support Humanitarian and Development technical teams and MA staff and volunteers on effective implementation of SGBV programmes.

Essential Skills

For this technical advisor role, IPPF seeks a professional in social, human and/or clinical sciences with significant experience in gender, SGBV, protection in humanitarian settings. The successful candidate will have:

Significant experience in comprehensive SGBV, program design, implementation, capacity building and advocacy in humanitarian and development settings.
Significant experience developing organizational guidance and promoting reflective learning on technical issues, relating to SGBV.
Advanced understanding of gender transformative programming and inclusion, and on how humanitarian crises affect different segments of a population, including women and men in their diversity, youth, people with disabilities, including those of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity etc.
Significant experience of training and mentoring teams on SGBV programming with the ability to bring diverse actors together across cultures and geographies to create an aligned and powerful force for change.
Experience in integrating SGBV and SRHR programs desirable.
Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results
Experience of working in diverse cultural contexts
Experience working in comprehensive SGBV programs in Health Sector settings, including prevention and response; reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and female genital mutilation
Strong facilitation and presentation skills to internal and external audiences.
Sound judgement, particularly in constrained and pressured situations and environments.
Experience working in the Pacific Islands region highly desirable.
Able to work independently and be self-motivated in defining goals and objectives, while also working collaboratively in a team across disciplines, geographical locations and cultures.
Fluent in English, other IPPF languages desirable.

Desirable Skills

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion.
Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.
In addition to the above, the candidate should have the following personal characteristics.

About us

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.

IPPF is a global movement delivering sexual and reproductive health services and rights. We are a diverse, feminist, and values-driven workplace - multi-national, multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-lingual, and intergenerational.

We are an equal opportunities employer and appoint on merit through open competition. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience and from the communities we serve, especially those from marginalised groups.

WHY JOIN IPPF?

IPPF offers meaningful work, an inspiring environment, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities around the world. Working for IPPF offers a compelling value proposition:
Mission-Driven Organization: IPPF is a globally recognized leader. By joining IPPF, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, advancing gender equality, and improving access to comprehensive healthcare services.
Bringing Positive Change: IPPF brings positive change to the lives of millions of people worldwide. Reducing maternal mortality, preventing unintended pregnancies, combating gender-based violence, promoting comprehensive sexuality education, and advocating for the realization of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice for all, and especially marginalized people.
Global Reach and Influence: IPPF works across all continents, providing a unique opportunity to work on a global scale to shape change and implement innovative approaches to combat racism.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: IPPF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. You will play a crucial role in building an inclusive and equitable organization that respects and values individuals’ backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

YOUR ETHOS

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion.
Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.