Gender specialist Advisor

Join PNUD as a Gender Specialist Advisor to support gender equality initiatives in crisis response.

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Overview

Join PNUD as a Gender Specialist Advisor to support gender equality initiatives in crisis response.

You have:

  • 3 years of relevant professional experience, including significant experience in developing contexts or humanitarian settings.
  • Extensive experience in delivering management consulting services and designing, monitoring and evaluating gender-sensitive programs and projects, with proven participation in establishing relationships between international organizations and national governments.
  • In-depth technical knowledge on gender in humanitarian action, gender analysis, rapid assessment.
  • Experience in conflict or post-conflict situations regarding conflict prevention, peacebuilding, resilience and development considering conflict and gender.
  • Knowledge of and experience in crisis response operations, including recovery planning and resilience missions in at least two different regions of PNUD.
  • Ability to lead planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programs and projects, and to mobilize resources.
  • Solid knowledge of results management guidelines and toolkit.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent drafting, formulation and reporting skills.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you identified a significant gender issue in a humanitarian setting. This question assesses your analytical skills and recognition of gender disparities in crisis situations. Provide a specific example highlighting your actions and the impact on the community.
Can you provide an example of a successful program you led that focused on gender sensitivity? This evaluates your practical experience and success in implementing gender-sensitive approaches. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the involvement of women in decision-making during crisis management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to assess the needs of marginalized groups effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss how you tackle resistance from stakeholders when promoting gender initiatives. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does data play in your planning for gender-focused recovery programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working collaboratively with local stakeholders on gender issues. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you adapt your strategies to different cultural contexts regarding gender? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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