Gender Specialist

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.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Representative the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

·Support key programmatic or policy areas on advocacy, reporting and communication.

·Engage with UN Agencies, government partners and CSOs and play a key role in the development of new project concept note and other document required by the working groups.

·Support the development of work plans and monitoring of implementation of key initiatives

·Assist in UN Coordination & especially SDGs engagement of UN Women

·Assist in UN Women’s support to a variety of processes designed to establish, localize and monitor implementation of Sustainable Development Goals Agenda

·Support country office results-based monitoring and reporting processes.

·Collaborate closely with Project Managers and communications team to support development and implementation of a communications strategy that will scale Country Office advocacy.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Areas of education / specialization: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of international development work, gender equality, human rights, or other relevant area.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in gender equality and the empowerment of women.
• Experience and/or interest in working with gender equality institutions and civil society organizations.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• Practical experience (paid or voluntary) with gender equality for women rights issues.
• Practical experience (paid or voluntary) in project implementation, reporting and coordination of multiple stakeholders and communication.
• Practical experience in working with civil society organizations. Good teamwork and preferably experience in managing a small project.

• Experience writing or producing communications in English. Knowledge and experience in volunteering, and willingness to learn about volunteering

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Other development programme/project experience

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

This assignment is funded by the Government of Finland, only Finnish nationals are eligible to apply. Moreover, candidates must have knowledge of Finnish or Swedish.

Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.

Application deadline: 24 April 2021

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.

Pre-departure training organized by the Government of Finland

The selected candidate will be invited to attend a training on Finland’s development policy and cooperation prior to deployment from 1 to 3 September 2021.