Associate Development Coordination Officer: Inclusion of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities

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Org. Setting and Reporting The UN Secretary-General's launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.

The UN Development Coordination Office (UN DCO) is the UN Office at the forefront of coordinating a collaborative contribution to the UN development system, towards its achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (UN RCO) in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The incumbent will report to the Head of RCO.

Ensuring that the UN system becomes an inclusive organization requires dedicated and systematic attention to groups and populations that have historically been left behind, including women, youth and persons with disabilities. UN system-wide strategies comprise policies and accountability frameworks for action across all entities and at all levels of the UN. In addition to its responsibilities as a UN entity under these inclusion-related strategies, the RC system has a unique and critical role to play in supporting their implementation by UNCTs.

Responsibilities The role of the Associate Development Coordination Officer will be to support the efforts of the UN in Ethiopia to become an inclusive organization providing dedicated and systematic attention and support to groups and populations that have historically been left behind in Ethiopia, including young people, differently abled people and women. The Associate Development Coordination Officer will work with UN agencies to ensure the implementation of UN system-wide strategies, policies and accountability frameworks for action across all entities and at all levels of the UN.

Specifically, the Associate Development Coordination Officer will:

(1) PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF UN SYSTEM WIDE STRATEGIES ON GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, YOUTH AND DISABILITY INCLUSION: - In close coordination with relevant UN agencies and through the UNSDCF coordination structure develop a roadmap for the implementation of UN system-wide strategies on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, Youth and Disability Inclusion. - Promote and participate in UNCT related scorecard process and follow-up actions, including the development/implementation of UNCT action plans. - Analyse current and planned support related to youth, people with disability and gender equality and women empowerment and provide recommendation on how to strengthen the UN response with regards to LNOB.

(2) SUPPORT MONITORING AND REPORTING OF LNOB RESULTS: - Support inter-agency efforts on results and progress monitoring and reporting regarding the inclusion of gender, youth and differently abled person in UN programmes and operations through the UNSDCF coordination structure, including PMT, OMT, Action Groups and other relevant inter-agency coordination mechanisms - Coordinate IMS data entry on LNOB issues - Contribute to the development of the One UN Country Results Reports.

(3) SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION-SHARING RELATED TO LNOB: - Disseminate information received on disability inclusion, gender equality and empowerment of women and youth among RCO colleagues and with UN agencies via the UNSDCF inter-agency coordination mechanisms. - Maintain a UNCT knowledge repository on gender, youth and disability issues to provide information as required for different purposes, including proactively identifying entry points for integration of youth, gender and disability in RCO workplans, internal meetings and RC engagements and to influence coherent UNCT action in these areas. - Periodically share information with DCO focal points in HQ and the Office of the Youth Envoy, including progress on implementation of the UN system-wide strategies, as well as challenges & bottlenecks, good practices and achievements.

(4) PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COORDINATION OF UNCT PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS ON WOMEN, YOUTH AND DISABILITY: - Provide substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored partnerships with organizations and networks working on women, youth and disability. - Contribute to dialogues with partners through the UNSDCF coordination to strengthen the support and engagement by the UN on LNOB issues. - Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability to undertake research, analyze data, make recommendations and write draft reports on sustainable development issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, information management, statistics, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area 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. Certification in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge management or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency-based interview by phone/teleconference or face-to-face.

Special Notice This is a Project Post. Appointment against this post is on a local basis and is temporarily available for six(6) months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF ETHIOPIA ONLY. National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is identified, Ethiopian nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to Ethiopia in the event of an employment offer.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Note to current staff members at the General Service level: Should a current General Service staff member (not on Continuing or Permanent Appointment) be selected for this post, he/she would need to resign from his/her General Service appointment before receiving a new appointment at the National Officer level.

Locally recruited General Service staff members applying for this post must meet the minimum requirements, including academic qualifications and years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in the General Service category at G-6 and G-7 levels may count towards experience requirements.

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The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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