GBV Specialist - Men and Boys

NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peacebuilding partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people. NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:

• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.
• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to unmet gaps and challenges.

Through its partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), NORCAP supports efforts to strengthen inclusive, survivor-centred approaches that improve protection and access to services for people affected by crisis.

Since the escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine, gender-based violence risks have increased significantly. While women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected, men and boys are also exposed to violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, detention-related abuse, harassment, and intimate partner violence. UNFPA is working with partners across Ukraine to strengthen prevention, response, coordination, and access to specialised services, while also addressing the psychosocial and reintegration needs of veterans and conflict-affected populations.

This role is central to advancing inclusive, survivor-centred gender-based violence programming and strengthening coordinated responses for men and boys affected by violence in Ukraine.

The position is based in Dnipro, Ukraine, with responsibility for supporting activities nationwide and a particular focus on eastern Ukraine. The assignment is for seven months and reports to the GBV Programme and Coordination Advisor, with day-to-day supervision from the Deputy GBV Workstream Coordinator based in Dnipro.

• Lead and coordinate inter-agency efforts focused on men and boys affected by gender-based violence, strengthening collaboration, referral pathways, technical guidance, and follow-up actions across partners.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical advice to UNFPA and partners on inclusive gender-based violence prevention and response programming, with a particular focus on male survivors and veterans.
• Design, manage, and oversee programmes addressing the needs of male survivors and initiatives that support violence prevention and mitigation through veteran reintegration and psychosocial wellbeing.
• Strengthen the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of programmes through results-based management, innovation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Guide capacity-building initiatives for implementing partners, humanitarian actors, and UNFPA teams to strengthen sustainable, survivor-centred and male-inclusive approaches.
• Lead assessments, research, service mapping, evidence generation, and knowledge management activities to identify gaps, inform programming, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop technical tools, guidance, policy recommendations, and knowledge products that strengthen national and inter-agency approaches to gender-based violence prevention and response.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government institutions, civil society organisations, protection actors, mental health and psychosocial support partners, and donors, while supporting advocacy and resource mobilisation efforts.

To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Advanced university degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Law, Public Health, or another relevant field.
• Minimum seven years of professional experience in gender-based violence, protection, conflict-related sexual violence, mental health and psychosocial support, human rights, or related humanitarian programming.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, or advising on programmes for men and boys affected by gender-based violence, including survivors of sexual violence, veterans, or conflict-affected populations.
• Proven experience in gender-based violence coordination, programme development, capacity strengthening, stakeholder engagement, and working with government, civil society, and community actors.
• Strong knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, international standards, and gender-based violence coordination frameworks, including the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Gender-Based Violence Guidelines and ethical information management principles. Experience in conflict-affected settings, particularly in Ukraine or Eastern Europe, is highly desirable.
• Excellent English language skills are required. Knowledge of additional United Nations languages is an asset. Please read the terms of reference GBV Specialist for men and boys.docx for more details before applying.

What We Offer

In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:

• Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
• Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
• A dedicated Staff Care Unit
• Eligible for consideration for NORCAP membership and future assignments, subject to a successful performance review.

How to Apply

Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply!

• When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
• NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
• Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
• Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
• Apply before Wednesday 30th September 2026 , 11:45PM.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Our Values & Commitment

NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

All NRC employees are expected to act in accordance with the organisation’s values.

Being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable are behaviours and beliefs that guide how we work and how we build relationships. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, supported, and a genuine sense of belonging.

NORCAP values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to respond effectively to the needs of people affected by crisis.

NRC has a zero-tolerance stance toward any form of exploitation or abuse, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and we do not tolerate inaction when concerns arise.

All offers are subject to reference and background checks conducted in line with our safeguarding standards, and NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH