CHIEF OF SECTION, GENDER AFFAIRS

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) in New York. The incumbent reports to the to the Chief of Office and the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations.

The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) serves as a center of excellence for peace operations, responsible for preventing, responding to and managing conflict and sustaining peace in countries where peace operations under its purview are deployed, and provides support to other entities on peace and security issues.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide guidance and advice to DPO’s senior leadership, offices and sections, on the substantive Women, Peace and Security(WPS) agenda and on integrating Gender Equality into the development of departmental policies, strategies, SOP’s and other guidance materials for peace operations;
• Provide guidance and analysis to ensure effective implementation of Women, Peace and Security mandates and political commitments across departmental priorities, strategies and policies, at HQ and in the field;
• Ensure that mission planning, management and, support, as well as departmental strategic priorities and plans integrate Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security priorities, including through adequate resources for their implementation; •Build capacity and support DPO senior management to meet accountability goals on gender equality, within organizational policies and in contextualizing the Security Council mandates on Women,. Peace and Security and gender equality in peacekeeping frameworks
• Establish and oversee mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the implementation of WPS in DPO and the field missions, including in reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, the Special, Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the General Assembly, and other intergovernmental forums;
• Act as the lead focal point for back stopping the peace operations on Women, Peace and Security support in building capacity of senior mission leaders and staff on Women, Peace and Security and its prioritization of in the implementation of mission mandates;
• Oversee operational research and analysis on Women, Peace and Security and Gender Equality in peace operations to inform policy and practice; develop, maintain and update resources, guidance and analysis in support of peace operations; Support the documentation of best practices, lessons learned and the development of accountability, monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks to ensure measurement of progress on the implementation of Women, Peace and Security mandates;
• Initiate and lead outreach both internal and external, and develop strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts and networks to promote Gender Equality in peace operations with UN system and external stakeholders, such as UN Women, Member States, governmental and non-governmental policy and training institutions, think-tanks and Civil Society representatives; .
• Coordinate and supervise programme planning (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial reports), budgeting and fund-raising and ensure preparation of relevant documents, plans and reports;

• Oversee and lead the work of the Gender Unit in the Office of the Under-Secretary- General of peacekeeping , including ensuring effective utilization, supervision, development ,evaluation and mentoring of staff.

  Competencies PROFESSIONALISM

• Knowledge of the work of the United Nations, in international relations, international human rights law, women’s rights or other related areas, particularly, in conflict or post-conflict settings.
• Demonstrated professional leadership and competence in the areas of Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security and in conflict/post-conflict environments.
• Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
• Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing timelines and achieving results.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating Women, Peace and Security and Gender Equality perspectives and in promoting the equal, full and meaningful participation of women and men at the political level and in all areas of work.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.

TEAMWORK - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. - Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise. - Is willing to learn from others. - Places team agenda before personal agenda. - Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. - Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Managerial competencies

LEADERSHIP - Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. - Empowers others to translate vision into results. - Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. - Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. - Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. - Drives for change and improvements. - Does not accept the status quo. - Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. - Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. - Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE - Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. - Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. - Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. - Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. - Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. - Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. - Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. - Appraises performance fairly.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent degree) in development studies, international relations, human rights, law, social science or related humanities field, gender studies, or other related 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.

Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible policy development, advisory and programme management experience on the promotion of Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security is required. At least five years’ experience in substantive leadership on Women, Peace and Security programming at the international level in conflict or post-conflict settings is required. Experience managing a diverse team in a peace keeping context is desirable.

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

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Core values and competencies will be assessed throughout the evaluation process.

Special Notice - This temporary position is available as soon as possible through 30 January 2022. Appointment or assignment against this position is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the UN Secretariat, the selection will be recorded as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary job opening 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.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• At the United Nations, 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.

  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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.