Regional Gender GDI/GESI Specialist - Re-Advertisement

Contract

This is a IICA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The Office of the Regional Director for Africa is located in Nairobi and leads a geographically-defined portfolio of engagements, leads strategy and business development for the region, follows management of operations, and ensures appropriate risk management. The Africa region (AFR) currently consists of five Multi-Country Offices located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal. These Multi-Country Offices cover all of the African continent, including Francophone, Anglophone and Lusophone countries. Currently the Africa Region (AFR) is implementing a wide range of infrastructure, procurement and transactional projects in over 40 countries.

Functional Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Management and Oversight Advisor, and working closely with the AFR Management Team, Country project teams and Human Resource coordinators, the GDSI Specialist will carry out the following tasks:

1. Gender, Diversity, Inclusion (GDI) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Mainstreaming in Projects - Oversee the implementation of the corporate GDI/GESI strategy at the AFR regional level, to ensure that annual regional business targets are met; develop a workplan on how to meet these targets, coordinate the actioning of tasks, liaising with all relevant stakeholders and report regularly to AFR management on progress - Provide technical expertise in several GDI/GESI focus areas, including disability inclusion, LGBTQI+ inclusion, antiracism, and enabling environments - Map current GDI/GESI mainstreaming initiatives in projects, identify strategic gaps, and make recommendations - Advise AFR business units, including field offices, in the creation of the their GDI/GESI strategy and plans, emphasizing the adoption of an intersectional approach - Assess the quality of GDI/GESI mainstreaming in projects and advise project managers on how to present business cases to donors who are reluctant to allocate funding for GDI/GESI activities in projects - Establish a monitoring and oversight mechanism for GDI/GESI mainstreaming across AFR’s business units - Coordinate the creation and distribution of tools to enhance communication, advocacy, and knowledge management around GDI/GESI - Identify obstacles to implementation of GDI/GESI initiatives and goals and propose solutions - Build internal capacity on GDI/GESI topics, including the organization of workshops and training sessions in collaboration with HQ as appropriate - Lead the roll-out of internal awareness-raising campaigns around GDI/GESI - In cooperation with colleagues from the Information Management department, support the improvement of data management, and the measurement of progress and results - Identify and share best practices, within and outside the organization; contribute to existing and emerging corporate initiatives - Contribute to organizational policies and strategies and/or working groups on behalf of AFR to increase the diversity of applicant pools across all dimensions, including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and people with disabilities - Create and nurture a network of global GDI/GESI focal points (e.g., working group, task force, or equivalent) to promote the exchange of ideas, coordinate the implementation of the action plan, and facilitate the escalation of relevant issues

2. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) - Provide technical advice and support during the development and implementation of PSEAH strategy implementation, including operational support to regional and field office teams and implementing partners - Oversee field offices’ efforts to develop and implement local PSEAH action plans - Design, develop, and conduct training programmes and capacity building initiatives, for both internal and external partners. - Adapt and roll out global and regional guidance to improve efforts to address PSEAH priority areas - Strengthen understanding among UNOPS personnel on PSEAH policies and reporting procedures - Link with corporate policy holders and focal points and work with AFR business units to promote compliance to organizational PSEAH procedures - Identify best practices in PSEAH and facilitate the knowledge sharing at corporate, regional, and field office level

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education- Advanced University Degree (master degree or equivalent) in human resources management, gender and women studies, business or public administration, law, education or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR - First level University degree (bachelor degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience- Relevant experience is defined as experience in implementing initiatives on gender sensitive programming, gender equity and social inclusion, or gender mainstreaming, in a programmatic setting is required - Out of the total 5 yrs of experience, a minimum of 2 yrs of experience required in gender equality and social inclusion - Experience in gender mainstreaming in a programmatic setting is desired - Experience in gender mainstreaming in infrastructure projects is desired - Experience in an operational setting is desired - Experience with PSEAH initiatives is desired - Experience working with UN system organizations and developing countries, particularly in Africa, is desired

Languages - Fluency in English is required (reading, writing, speaking) - Fluency in French is an asset - Fluency in another official UN language is an added advantage

Contract type, level and duration - Internship

Contract type: ICA Contract level: ICS-10, IICA-2 Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to satisfactory performance and funding available

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