National Gender Officer

Contract

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Kabul Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Level : Level 3 Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 14-05-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) system capacity grant (SCG) is one of the GPE’s country-level grants designed to help strengthen countries’ capacity to transform their education systems, designed as part of the GPE’s 2021–25 strategic plan. Following the political shift in Afghanistan in August 2021, the Afghanistan Education Development Partners Group (Ed-DPG) and the Education Cluster facilitated the development of the Afghanistan Education Sector Transitional Framework (AESTF) to foster a clear operational framework to guide education programming and funding decisions for a transitional period of two years until December 2023. In February 2022, Global Partnership for Education acknowledged that the fragile and conflict-affected states principles were invoked. Taking cognizance of the ever-evolving context in Afghanistan and the absence of a recognized government, the SCG specifically supports capacity strengthening to the sector situation analysis with gender and equity lenses, educational planning review, sector coordination, and monitoring and evaluation of the AESTF. UNESCO is seeking to hire National Gender Officer to oversee the gender roles of the project in collaboration with the implementing partners and donors. Long Description ---------------- **Main duties and responsibilities:** Under the overall supervision of the Head of Education and direct supervision of SCG project manager UNESCO office in Kabul, National Gender Officer will be responsible for providing technical support by ensuring that all interventions are assigned a Gender Marker to all outputs ensuring that the respective minimum requirements with regard to gender is fulfilled, and that the project is as gender responsive as possible. Long Description ---------------- - Liaising with UNESCO HQ and Regional Gender Inclusion Specialist to ensure the project meets gender operational standards. - Providing advice and support to the project team in the implementation of the key gender components across the project. - Analyzing and ensuring the interventions are sensitive to issues of inclusion of gender and equity dimensions. - Supporting in updating and sharing with staff recent developments and knowledge tools in the area of gender. - Liaising with key national and internationals stakeholders, key domestic political and civic actors, civil society organizations, international NGOs, UN partners and donors in the Afghanistan to facilitate and enhance contribution towards the implementation of the gender equality agenda. - Provision of inputs on the project reports with emphasis on gender lens. Long Description ---------------- **In the section below, please ensure you include the relevant core (C) and managerial (M)** **competencies (if applicable).** **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIREMENTS** ---------------- **Education** - University degree or equivalent in gender studies, education, development economics and related fields. **Work experience** - At least 5 years of relevant work experience in gender programming, education programming and other related fields. - Previous experience in an educational organization is an added value. - A deep understanding of development work, particularly of capacity development in education. - Work experience with the UN is an added advantage. **Languages** - Excellent command in English and Dari/Pashto is required. **Required Skills** ------------------- - Excellent skills in gender programming, education, development of operation plan with gender lens, setting up gender indicators for monitoring implementation and provision of update project report. - Excellent strategic, analytical and communications skills. - Proven expertise in communication, public awareness, advocacy, reporting, and donor communication. - Ability to interact with partners at various professional levels and diverse backgrounds. - Excellent coordination and networking skills. - Excellent computer skills. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*