Gender Affairs Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 140,639 USD and 184,155 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Gender Unit in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. The incumbent reports directly to the Senior Gender Adviser, who is the Chief of the Gender Unit.

The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) serves as an integrated "centre of excellence" for United Nations Peace Operations, responsible for preventing, responding to and managing conflict and sustaining peace in the context of mandates in countries where peace operations under its purview are deployed. This includes facilitating and implementing political agreements, providing integrated strategic, political, operational and management advice, direction and support to peace operations; developing political, security and integrated strategies, leading integrated analysis and planning of peace operations and backstopping those operations.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Gender Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Gender Analysis

• Participates in the analysis and development of gender-responsive operational tools and guidance, including the review and analysis of issues and trends at the global, regional and national levels.
• Undertakes empirical research and analysis of trends and developments and related policy issues relevant to the unit/departmental mandate, projects and initiatives.
• Recommends proposals for inclusion in reports to intergovernmental bodies, member states, etc.
• Contributes to development of analytical and knowledge products including thematic analytical briefs, briefing papers and reports to communicate progress and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops methodologies for monitoring, review and evaluation of the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Mandates across DPO through established platforms.
• Liaises with officials of governments, representatives of national, regional and global organizations, organizations of the UN system on strategic communication, political advocacy and partnerships, on policy issues related to the implementation of WPS programmes, action plans or other initiatives, and provides advice on a range of related matters.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and servicing of technical and ad-hoc expert group meetings; drafting reports and preparing summaries of meetings on Women, Peace and Security.
• Represents the work unit at international and other meetings; organize and participate in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on social and economic development related matters.
• Prepares/contributes to the preparation of various substantive written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts reports or sections of analytical reports, studies, background papers, parliamentary documents, briefings, correspondence, etc.

Intergovernmental support

• Provides support to intergovernmental processes dealing with gender and peacekeeping issues by: preparing inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies (such as the General Assembly, the Security Council, Special Committee on peacekeeping operations).
• Prepares inputs to statements by senior management to such meetings; assisting in the organization of panels, round tables, etc. on Women, peace and Security for intergovernmental processes.

Technical Backstopping

• Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment, particularly with regards to peace and security issues, and provides inputs to strategic papers and analysis.
• Coordinates outreach and partnerships with multiple stakeholders on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
• Prepares documentation for donor and technical cooperation programmes and projects.
• Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector partnerships and projects.
• Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
• Participates in fact-finding and advisory missions to field missions and other activities in support of work programme.

General

• Supports the operationalization of women, peace and Security mandates as relevant.
• Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's services.

• Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

  Competencies PROFESSIONALISM

• Knowledge and practical application of theories and concepts related to Gender, Women Peace and Security in peacekeeping, including ability to use approaches and techniques to address difficult problems in conflict and post conflict settings.

• Strong analytical capacity and the ability to identify, analyze and articulate difficult issues/problems.
• Ability to use sound judgment. Strong research skills, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources using standard methodologies and analytical techniques, draw conclusions and assess impact on the social development and policy issues.
• Ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff.
• 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.

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.

PLANNING & 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.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in gender and political affairs, program management, women's rights, law, sociology, other social science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Gender programming and women, peace and security, policy analysis, sociological research or related area is required. Experience in coordination and project management in conflict and post conflict field contexts in peacekeeping operations is highly desirable.

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

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice - Duration of need: The position is temporarily available for a period up to one year. Possibility of extension is subject to funds availability.

• If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will 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.
• 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. United Nations Considerations

  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.

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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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