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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.

This UNV assignment is part of the Gender Team in the Amman Regional Hub, who is responsible for gender mainstreaming in CO and regional programmes, capacity building and providing advice on gender equality policy and programming, collaboration with the hub experts for delivering on gender equality in various thematic areas and establishing partnerships for gender equality in the Arab region.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Gender Team Leader or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Gender Analyst will:

Contribution to gender policy and programmes development and support to COs • Propose an outline and methodology to produce regularly updated regional gender analysis and carry out the research for it. • Contribute to the development of TORs, policy papers, guidance notes, proposals for gender equality in the region in different thematic areas with a focus on gender inclusive economies, green recovery and climate change and any other area as requested • Contribute to supporting COs in implementation of their gender equality seal, including training, as requested by the team • Contribute to providing gender equality inputs into country and regional substantive documents as requested. • Conduct a partners and donors mapping to contribute to the implementation of the regional/global gender strategy

Knowledge management • Provide content, analysis and coordination work to support the planning and delivery of meetings for the RBAS gender focal points platform. • Research material, resources, good examples on gender equality different themes based on requests from COs by liaising with the COPs facilitator, COs in the region and others • Propose a method for the development of a regional roster of gender equality experts in different thematic areas and implement it • Collaborate with the communications team and collect and prepare communications material for the RBAS page and social media packages for promoting UNDPs gender work in the region

Reporting and administration • Contribute to the preparation of global and regional reports and compilation of information on the work UNDP is doing on gender equality in the region including mapping initiatives undertaken by COs in different thematic areas based on regional or global requests. • Regularly monitor allocations of resources to gender, following the gender marker, on UNDP’s corporate management systems (Atlas). • Be responsible for contracts management and administrative requirements by the gender team such as preparing contracts and procurement documents, contract extensions, payments and related tasks

Events coordination and participation • Support in providing logistics and/or content to online and face to face outreach sessions and events and other opportunities to share knowledge in the region including the International Women’s Day and the 16 Days of Activism against VAW or events by COs or other partners • Participate in country events and regional and global level discussions on key areas related to gender equality in the region to keep abreast of global and regional developments and trends in gender equality.

• Other tasks in support of the regional gender team as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/Expected Outputs:

As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Providing high quality gender research, inputs and proposals for gender policy and programme • Enhancing knowledge management in the area of gender equality in the region • Timely and accurate reporting and contract management

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

gender equality policy or programming; experience with inclusive economies is an asset, as well as working experience in the UN or other international development organization. • Solid experience in conducting research and data analysis • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • 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 MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in the SDG, Climate Action, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Get_to_know_Jordan

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