National Consultant - GBV Case Management Training

UNWOMEN is currently seeking a qualified National Consultant - GBV Case Management Training to join their team in Dhusamareeb. Professionals with a background in Health/wash and at least 5 - 6 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The closing date for this vacancy is Apr, 23. National Consultant - GBV Case Management Training (Galmudug) Posting Date: 04/16/2026, 06:06 PM Apply Before: 04/23/2026, 06:59 AM Job Schedule:Full time Locations Dhuusamareeb, Somalia Agency: UN Women Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy Job Function: Peace and Security Initial Contract Duration: 6 Working Days Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience Required Languages: English Desired Languages: Somali Vacancy Category: Local Opportunities Vacancy Timeline1 Week Job Description Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Access to justice for women and girls in Somalia remains severely constrained by structural, legal, and institutional barriers. An estimated 80–90 per cent of disputes, including gender‑based violence (GBV) cases, are resolved through the customary Xeer system, which does not recognize women as independent legal actors and frequently prioritizes clan reconciliation over survivor rights and accountability. Between July and September 2023, 2,823 GBV cases were reported nationally, including 714 cases of sexual violence; however, only four per cent of survivors reported incidents to security institutions, and none of these cases resulted in prosecution. The formal justice system offers limited recourse. Somalia lacks standalone GBV legislation, marital rape is not criminalized, legal aid services are scarce, and women remain acutely under‑represented across the justice sector. There is currently only one female judge nationwide, and women constitute less than ten per cent of lawyers, factors that significantly deter survivors from engaging with formal legal processes and sustain cycles of impunity. These challe === Skills & Qualifications === Required Qualification: Education and Certification: Master's degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Human Rights, Law or related field, with a strong expertise in Gender; A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in GBV case management and legal response to GBV; At least 5 years of experience in training/facilitation, ideally with legal professionals; Strong preference for a consultant/trainer local to Galmudug or with demonstrated contextual knowledge of the region; Excellent analytical skills with a strong drive for results and capacity to work independently; Experience working with multi-stakeholder organizations, such as governments, CSOs, and the UN/ multilateral/bilateral institutions, is desirable; Excellent English communication and writing skills. Languages: Fluency in --- About Dhusamareeb --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Cusub • Caafimaad • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • La-talin • Shaqo Soomaaliya

Required Qualification: Education and Certification: Master's degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Human Rights, Law or related field, with a strong expertise in Gender; A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in GBV case management and legal response to GBV; At least 5 years of experience in training/facilitation, ideally with legal professionals; Strong preference for a consultant/trainer local to Galmudug or with demonstrated contextual knowledge of the region; Excellent analytical skills with a strong drive for results and capacity to work independently; Experience working with multi-stakeholder organizations, such as governments, CSOs, and the UN/ multilateral/bilateral institutions, is desirable; Excellent English communication and writing skills. Languages: Fluency in English and Somali is required.

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