Coordination Associate (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion - GESI)

Provide secretariat support to various UN initiatives focused on gender equality and social inclusion.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Thursday 1 May 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide secretariat support to various UN initiatives focused on gender equality and social inclusion.

You have:

  • Sound knowledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and experience with SDG implementation; experience with climate action is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting and reporting skills.
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including civil society, women and youth organizations, private sector and authorities at different levels.
  • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Have affinity with or interest in sustainable development, climate action, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with diverse partners to achieve a common goal. The interviewer seeks to understand your teamwork and collaboration skills in a diverse setting. Provide a specific example illustrating your role in the collaboration and the outcomes achieved.
How do you stay organized and manage deadlines, especially under pressure? This question assesses your organizational and time management abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you adapted to changes in a work environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with monitoring and evaluation in development projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think volunteerism is important in achieving sustainable development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach the drafting and reporting of documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to navigate a culturally sensitive situation. What did you learn? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the field of gender equality and social inclusion? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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