Gender Affairs Officer
Oversee Gender and Peacekeeping training for UN personnel
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Overview
Oversee Gender and Peacekeeping training for UN personnel
You have:
- Minimum age: 25 years old.
- Master degree or equivalent required.
- At least 2 years of experience with a Master's Degree or 4 years with a Bachelor's Degree in related fields.
- Fluent in English (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of Arabic (optional).
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications.
- Driving license required.
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
- Coordinate and participate in the delivery of the “Gender and Peacekeeping” training courses to all newly arrived military and civilian personnel;
- Liaise with the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), community and other international parters for the coordination of capacity building activities targeting civil society, especially women’s groups;
- Participate in meetings of the Gender Working Group that comprises all Gender Focal Points of the UN Team in South Sudan;
- Liaise with other Units and Sections in UNMISS (Human Rights, Relief, Reintegration and Protection sections) and UN Police on any gender-related maters;
- Assist with the policy advisory role of the Office of Gender Affairs with regard to gender mainstreaming activities and policies in UNMISS;
- Participate in the unit planning processes and apply the defined approach and methods in gender mainstreaming consistently within the context of the Field Office;
- Coordinate fact-finding, research or assessment necessary to plan activities and prepare training and programmatic tools;
- Liaise with the UNMISS Public Information Office on gender-related public information materials and projects;
- Consult with the RRP Section and Public Information Office on coordinating a Gender perspective in information campaigns;
- Coordinate with the RRP Section to make sure that the needs of female ex-combatants and camp followers are taken into consideration in UNMISS policies;
- Keep track of global, regional and national developments, including gender roles and provide assistance to the mapping of gender-related activities;
- Prepare weekly reports to the Head of Field Office, Chief, Gender Unit/Senior Gender Advisor and JOC, and provide any other required information for the research and analytical products of the mission, such as SG’s reports;
- Perform other related duties.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
Type of Degree: Law, Political or Social Science, Gender Studies, International Studies, Public Administration, Economics, or other relevant fields.
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
Years of work experience: At least 2 years with a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) or 4 years with a Bachelor’s Degree of progressively responsible experience in gender affairs, human rights, training, humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation and development, or other related area, of which 1 to 2 years should preferably be in the field of humanitarian emergency efforts.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Gender equality and the advancement of women
Area of expertise details:
Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment.
Driving license:
Yes
Competencies values:
Accountability, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 15-11-2020
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to coordinate a training session? | This question assesses your experience in training coordination and your ability to manage logistics effectively. | Share specific details about the training, your role in the coordination process, and outcomes. |
| How do you approach liaising with NGOs and community groups? | The interviewer wants to know about your collaboration and stakeholder management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to keep track of relevant gender issues in your area of work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful gender mainstreaming initiative you have been involved in? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle resistance from peers when implementing gender policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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