The Senior GBV Officer is a member of the Protection Team in a Regional Bureau or a Country Office and normally reports to the (Deputy/Assistant) Representative or the Head of Protection Unit or the Senior Protection Coordinator. 
The incumbent leads the operations¿ efforts to fulfil UNHCR¿s mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response based on policy and guidance. 
S/he collaborates closely with the UNHCR management and the head of the Protection team in the country and strengthens working relations with other agencies involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. 
S/he will maintain a close working relationship with the Bureau and the Division of International Protection for system-wide coherence.