Pacific
Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/175
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Alinea is looking for a SGBV Specialist - Pacific
Islands
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Job Title?SGBV
Specialist – Pacific Islands (Solomon Islands, Tonga, Kiribati)
Project Name?EMPOWERHER – Promoting and Protecting Women’s and
Girl’s Rights
Job type?Full-time employee
Location of Position?Based in either Fiji/Solomon Islands
Reporting to?Field Manager, EmpowerHER
Remuneration?In line with market rates
Indicative LOE/Time Frame?April 2025 – March 2028
Citizenship?Eligible to work in Fiji/Solomon Islands
Language Requirements?Excellent command of English (written and
spoken).
Working knowledge of any of the local languages in Solomon Islands, Tonga and
Kiribati.
Application Deadline March 26, 2025
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Application Instructions:
1. A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should
effectively align your skills and experiences with the specific job
responsibilities outlined in the position's description, demonstrating your
aptitude and enthusiasm for the role, your daily fee and current availability.
2. Click the to upload your cover letter and CV
(Curriculum Vitae).
3. Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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Alinea International is a global development consultancy providing technical
and management expertise to advance inclusive governance, gender equality, and
sustainable development. With over 38 years of experience and more than 1,000
successful projects worldwide, Alinea operates internationally, with a Branch
office for the Pacific based in Suva, Fiji, and international offices in
Canada, Australia, Luxemburg, and the UK.
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Alinea International does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment and
hiring process. All offers of employment or job opportunities with Alinea
International that include any form of a request for payment of fees or collect
information on bank accounts are fraudulent. Any requests for such payment or
information should be refused and reported to your local law enforcement
authorities for appropriate action and to Alinea International.
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At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility
and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed
to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications
from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce
enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.
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Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to
the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks
and extensive background checks where appropriate.
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Project Description:
The EmpowerHER Project aims to improve equality, enjoyment of human rights, and
freedom from sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for women and girls in
Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Tonga.
This will be achieved by:
1. Strengthening community, civil society, and government capacity to prevent,
respond to, and protect women and girls from SGBV.
2. Improving government accountability and transparency in delivering
gender-responsive public services for SGBV survivors.
3. Enhancing data collection, policy implementation, and resourcing for SGBV
prevention and response services.
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EmpowerHER will take a locally driven, survivor-centered, and culturally
sensitive approach, working closely with civil society organizations (CSOs),
women’s rights organizations (WROs), community and religious leaders, and
government institutions. The project directly supports the three countries’ key
national action plans (NAPs), policies and legal frameworks to strengthen
implementation, coordination and sustainable resourcing for SGBV, including the
National Approach to Eliminating SGBV in Kiribati (2011-21); Solomon Islands’
National Policy to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) (2021-27)
and Family Protection Act (2014); and Tonga’s National Women’s Empowerment and
Gender Equality (GE) Policy and Strategic Plan of Action (2019-25).
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About the work
The SGBV Specialist will provide technical leadership on sexual and
gender-based violence prevention, response, and survivor support within the
EmpowerHER project. This role will involve strengthening local capacities,
advising on policy and legal frameworks, supporting service coordination, and
implementing culturally responsive interventions. The Specialist will work
closely with government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and
community leaders to promote survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and
rights-based approaches to SGBV prevention and response.
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The Role
1. Technical Leadership on SGBV Prevention and Response
? Provide technical expertise on SGBV prevention, protection, and response
strategies aligned with national and regional frameworks.
? Ensure all project interventions use a survivor-centered, trauma-informed,
and rights-based approach.
? Lead the development and adaptation of training materials, guidelines, and
tools for SGBV prevention and response services.
? Ensure that climate-related emergencies and their impact on SGBV risks are
integrated into project strategies.
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2. Capacity Building and Training
? Design and conduct trainings for government, CSOs, frontline service
providers (healthcare, police, social workers), and community leaders on:
o Survivor-centered approaches
o Gender-sensitive policing and justice responses
o Trauma-informed healthcare and psychosocial support
o Gender budgeting and resource allocation for SGBV services
? Support men’s and boys’ engagement initiatives to promote positive
masculinities and challenge harmful gender norms.
? Work with community and faith-based leaders to integrate gender-sensitive and
culturally appropriate SGBV prevention approaches.
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3. Strengthening Coordination and Service Provision
? Facilitate multi-sectoral coordination of health, justice, law enforcement,
and social services for survivors.
? Strengthen referral pathways and national Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) for SGBV response, ensuring accessibility for marginalized groups (women
with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and remote communities).
? Provide technical assistance to government ministries on implementing and
enforcing laws, policies, and frameworks addressing SGBV.
? Ensure the integration of SGBV-related services into national disaster risk
reduction (DRR) and climate adaptation plans.
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4. Advocacy, Policy, and Legal Reform Support
? Support CSOs and women's rights organizations (WROs) to advocate for stronger
SGBV laws, policies, and services.
? Provide technical inputs to strengthen legal frameworks such as family
protection laws, VAWG action plans, and gender-responsive budgeting.
? Contribute to national advocacy campaigns and awareness-raising activities on
women’s rights and SGBV prevention.
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5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
? Support the collection and analysis of disaggregated SGBV data to improve
evidence-based decision-making.
? Contribute to project MEL activities, ensuring SGBV interventions align with
project goals and international best practices.
? Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches
to addressing SGBV in the Pacific.
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Required Qualifications:
? Advanced degree in gender studies, social work, human rights, public health,
law, or related field.
? At least 7+ years of experience in SGBV programming, policy advocacy, or
service provision, preferably in the Pacific region.
? Demonstrated expertise in survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and
rights-based approaches to SGBV prevention and response.
? Experience working with government institutions, law enforcement, justice
systems, and health providers to strengthen SGBV services.
? Strong facilitation and training skills, particularly for government actors,
CSOs, and community leaders.
? Proven ability to engage with faith-based organizations, traditional leaders,
and men’s groups to address harmful gender norms.
? Experience in policy analysis and legal framework development for SGBV and
women’s rights.
? Strong project management skills, including MEL experience and ability to
document impact and lessons learned.
? Familiarity with SGBV-related laws and policies in Kiribati, Solomon Islands,
and Tonga.
? Experience integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
(DRR) with SGBV programming.
? Knowledge of Pacific cultural and gender dynamics, including engagement with
Indigenous and LGBTQI+ communities.
? Fluency in English; knowledge of Pacific languages an asset.
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