Trainer on Gender-Responsive Police Response to VAWG

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UN Women

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Training
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 30/08/2026
  • Location: Kazakhstan
GBV / VAWG Gender training
Background:
Kazakhstan has undertaken important legislative and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the prevention of and response to domestic violence and enhancing the protection of women and children. In 2025, specialized units on combating domestic violence were established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MIA), together with a dedicated division within the Administrative Police Committee. Approximately 1,000 officers currently serve in these units across the country. Given the critical role of police as often one of the first points of contact for survivors, the establishment of the specialized units highlights the importance of strengthening officers’ knowledge and practical skills, including gender-responsive and survivor-centered approaches that support survivors’ safety, access to protection and justice, and prevention of secondary victimization. At the same time, the demanding nature of this work and regular exposure to complex and emotionally challenging cases highlights the importance of preventing professional burnout and occupational stress and strengthening officers’ psychological resilience and well-being.

Within this context, UN Women Kazakhstan, in cooperation with the MIA, plans to conduct a series of pilot two-day training sessions for officers of specialized domestic violence units in 2–3 regions of Kazakhstan between 28 September and 9 October 2026. The training will focus on gender-responsive and survivor-centered approaches to domestic violence, drawing on international standards and relevant international practice while considering Kazakhstan’s national legislation and law-enforcement context. The programme will also address professional burnout, occupational stress and professional deformation and provide practical approaches to strengthening officers’ psychological resilience.

UN Women therefore seeks to engage an International Consultant/Trainer on Gender-Responsive Police Response to Violence against Women and Domestic Violence to provide international technical expertise, develop and adapt practical training content and materials, and deliver training sessions for officers of the specialized domestic violence units.

Education and Certification:
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, human rights, law, social sciences, criminology, psychology or another relevant field is required. 
  • 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 4 years of professional experience in the area of violence against women and/or domestic violence is required. 
  • At least 4 years of experience in developing and delivering training programmes on violence against women and/or domestic violence for police or other law enforcement professionals is required. 
  • Demonstrated experience in developing policy recommendations, guidance or analytical products related to violence against women and/or domestic violence is required. 
  • Previous professional experience with UN agencies, other international organizations and/or government agencies in the area of violence against women and/or domestic violence is required. 
Languages:
  • Fluency in Russian is required. 

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