Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption Expert

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Overview

Support GEDSI mainstreaming and anti-corruption initiatives in the Pacific region.

You have:

• At least 7 years of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, with a strong focus on anti-corruption, governance, integrity, or accountability.
• Proven experience providing technical advice, policy support, or programme design on GEDSI in governance or justice sectors.
• Demonstrated experience working with governments, civil society, and/or international organizations, ideally in Pacific or Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contexts.
• Track record in developing training, knowledge products, or advocacy materials, preferably on GEDSI issues.
• Familiarity with UNCAC and Pacific regional anti-corruption frameworks is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including civil society, government officials, indigenous communities, and youth groups.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• A team player, with the 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 UNODC’s anti-corruption mandate and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Contract

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The Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption expert will be based in Suva, Fiji, at the UNODC Pacific Office, supporting Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) mainstreaming across UNODC’s thematic areas in the Pacific region. The role will strengthen the inclusivity and responsiveness of UNODC’s work to ensure that interventions are equitable, culturally sensitive, and address the needs of women, youth, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.

This position will provide cross-cutting technical and coordination support to UNODC Pacific’s anti-corruption programme while building partnerships with governments, civil society, and regional organizations to advance GEDSI commitments.

Under the direct supervision of the UNODC Pacific Head of Office, the Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption Expert will:

• Provide technical advice and guidance on integrating GEDSI considerations into UNODC’s anti-corruption and governance initiatives. • Lead the design and delivery of inclusive policies, tools, and capacity-building activities for governments, civil society, and regional organizations. • Support the adaptation of global UNODC anti-corruption frameworks and tools to Pacific contexts with a strong GEDSI focus. • Facilitate partnerships and consultations with women’s organizations, youth networks, and disability groups to strengthen participation in anti-corruption reforms. • Conduct research and analysis on the intersection of corruption and exclusion, documenting risks such as sextortion, barriers to reporting, and access challenges. • Develop knowledge products, case studies, and advocacy materials showcasing inclusive approaches to corruption prevention in the Pacific. • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation, including tracking GEDSI indicators in anti-corruption and governance projects. • Support donor engagement by contributing to proposals, progress reports, and briefings on GEDSI integration in anti-corruption work. • Provide mentoring and capacity support to junior colleagues and partners on main-streaming GEDSI in programming. • Perform other related duties as required to strengthen inclusive anti-corruption approaches.

Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Communication Integrity Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

• At least 7 years of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, with a strong focus on anti-corruption, governance, integrity, or accountability. • Proven experience providing technical advice, policy support, or programme design on GEDSI in governance or justice sectors. • Demonstrated experience working with governments, civil society, and/or international organizations, ideally in Pacific or Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contexts. • Track record in developing training, knowledge products, or advocacy materials, preferably on GEDSI issues. • Familiarity with UNCAC and Pacific regional anti-corruption frameworks is highly desirable. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including civil society, government officials, indigenous communities, and youth groups. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment. • A team player, with the 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 of-fice 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 UNODC’s anti-corruption mandate and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Fiji, one of the largest countries of the South Pacific region, has a relatively high level of human development and is one of the most developed economies in the region. After nearly a century under British colonial rule, Fiji gained independence in 1970. Its multi-ethnic population, which numbers approximately 900,000, is growing slowly due to a moderately low level of fertility and a high level of emigration. The economy rests primarily on sugar production and tourism, but is becoming more diverse, with manufacturing now an important sector of employment. The unit of currency is Fiji Dollar.

Fiji covers about 1.3 million square kilometres of the South Pacific Ocean and comprises of over 300 islands, approximately a third of which being inhabited. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The capital city is Suva, which is located on the southeastern side of the main island of Viti Levu.

While Fiji nominally belongs to the Melanesian subregion of Oceania, its population is made up of a mix of native Melanesian and Polynesian islanders and a blend of Indian, European, Chinese, Rotuman and Rabi islanders, making it a rich and vibrant mix of cultures, sights, sounds and flavours. English is spoken widely and is the common language of communication, although the indigenous Fijian language, iTaukei, is spoken by many, as is the Hindi language.

Fiji enjoys a mild and stable climate most of the year due to the large expanses of open water that surround its islands. The wet season extends from November to April, but rain falls throughout the year. Tropical cyclones can blow up between November and April, although they are rarely dangerous. Fiji enjoys year-round tropical temperatures of between 25-29 degrees with generally high humidity.

Suva, the capital of Fiji, has a population of approximately 141,000, and is a multiracial and multicultural city. Suva is the largest city in the entire region, boasting reasonably modern facilities including two large hospitals, sporting facilities, restaurants and supermarkets. While modest accommodation is readily available in Suva, the availability of small apartments is limited and rents are high. Public transportation is relatively good and local busses run every day of the week, but taxis are affordable and remain the most reliable method of transport.

Fiji, along with many other Pacific islands, is known for being one of the friendliest nations in the world. However, security precautions should be taken at all times. Suva is a generally safe city, where common sense takes a long way in avoiding risks such as petty theft, pickpockets and house burglaries.

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