Associate Gender Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 57,661 USD and 78,318 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Office of the Director-General/Executive Director (ODG/OED) of the United Nations Office at Vienna/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. Under the overall guidance of the Chief of ODG/OED and Strategy Advisor to the Executive Director, the incumbent reports to the Programme Coordinator (Gender) as first reporting officer and to the Policy Coordination Officer as second reporting officer.

For more information on UNODC, please visit: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

The incumbent will contribute to the gender equality (100%) function of the ODG/OED. Within assigned authority, and within the framework of the Global Programme on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in UNODC and UNOV (hereinafter referred to as the Global Programme on Gender), and with the objective to ensure that UNODC and UNOV achieve gender equality, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Support the overall implementation of the Global Programme on Gender; provide substantive assistance and support to the development and implementation of specific components of the programme; provide substantive and technical input for the formulation, implementation and assessment of project activities; prepare and contribute to project reports; assist in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders including in Member States, civil society organizations, private sector and academia; assist in cooperating and coordinating closely with headquarters and field offices, as required, support the setting up and coordination of the network of gender focal points. • Provide assistance in supporting the implementation and progress monitoring of the Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plan for UNODC and UNOV (hereinafter referred to as the Gender Equality Strategy), in close cooperation with UNODC and all relevant Divisions of UNOV, including UNIS, and in consultation with the Focal Points for Women. • Provide assistance in supporting the implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy (2022-2026) in the regional offices in Southern Africa, Eastern Africa and West & Central Africa and support the regional and field offices in their collaboration with regional and national counterparts. • Support the elaboration of an institutional training plan on gender equality and women’s empowerment, training methodologies, materials and tools and as appropriate, training and awareness activities that build the capacity of UNODC and UNOV staff. • Coordinate and support the UNOV/UNODC Member State Group of Friends for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. • Contribute to internal and external communication and advocacy activities of UNODC and UNOV gender-related work in line with the Gender Equality Strategy commitments, including the organisation of events with other UN agencies, Member States, civil society and academia. • Contribute substantively to the development and sharing of knowledge, good practices and tools on gender issues related to UNODC’s mandates with a view to integrating a gender equality perspective in UNODC’s work areas—both internally and externally, in line with the Gender Equality Strategy commitments. Support the development and implementation of an internal coordination mechanism for gender equality related activities. • Contribute substantively to mainstreaming gender in UNODCs research across all mandates, including the development of gender-sensitive guidance tools and resources. • Provide assistance in supporting the gender mainstreaming of all projects and programmes of UNODC and supporting the development of gender mainstreaming tools, including intersectionality tools. • Participate in inter-agency work and activities related to gender equality and empowerment of women; attend and contribute to relevant gender related international meetings and conferences. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Prepare and contribute to a variety of written outputs that relate to gender issues as they pertain to the work to UNODC and UNOV, such as background papers, progress reports, analytical papers, briefings and presentations. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has good research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Has ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

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 the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, international relations, political sciences, social sciences, law, management or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience within government or within an organization active in international affairs in a policy coordination function including gender equality tasks OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required.

Work experience in development, monitoring and implementation of gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives is desirable.

Work experience in supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of capacity building activities related to gender is desirable.

Work experience in data analytics or related area in areas related to UNODC mandate areas is desirable.

Work experience in advocacy and awareness raising on gender-related issues is desirable.

Work experience working with external stakeholders in governments and/or high-level representatives is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This temporary position is available until the end of July 2024. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may be administered as a temporary assignment.

While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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.

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

Vienna is classified in the H category (family duty station).

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.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

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