Consultant - GBVIMS Development

Purpose of consultancy:

To design, customize, configure, and operationalize the electronic GBVIMS+ database, based on the standardized tools, indicators, workflows, and protocols approved by the GBVIMS Technical Working Group. 

 How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

Scope of work:

The consultant will be responsible for executing technical tasks across three core pillars:

• System Technical Customization & Alignment: Standard Intake Mapping, Classification Tool Integration, Minimum Data Set Optimization, and Indicator Bank Programming.
• Coordination & Information Security: Anonymization and Safety Guardrails, and Horizontal Inter-Agency Pathways.
• Capacity Building & Handover: Training, System Rollout Support, and Documentation.

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered:

• Inception Report: Detailed work plan and architectural mapping.

         Expected Delivery date:  15 August 2026

• Customized Core System Interface: Beta configuration of digital intake and ID generator.

         Expected Delivery Date: 15 September 2026

• Integrated Indicator Module & Dashboard: Functional reporting backend.

         Expected Delivery Date:  30 September 2026

• Final Handover, ISP Implementation & Pilot Framework: System launch, documentation, and training guides.

         Expected Delivery date:  15 October 2026

Qualifications and Experience: 
 

Education:  

• Advanced degree in Information/Computer Science, Statistics;

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in developing data systems.
• Strong Linux/DevOps skills and Ansible proficiency.
• Expertise in GBV data management.
• Demonstrated mastery of survivor-centered approaches and the "Do No Harm" principle in digital contexts.
• Proven experience navigating Zimbabwe data policy frameworks and multi-sectoral institutional environments.

Languages: 

• Excellent communication skills in English and Shona and/or Ndebele. 

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.