UN WOMEN Jobs - 57714- UN Women: Global Database on Violence against Wome

UN Women: Global Database on Violence against Women Intern (Non-Legal)

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UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

10-Jul-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

Languages Required :

English French Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Unit/ Project Background:

The work of Ending Violence against Women Section focuses on advancing the international framework and standards in ending violence against women and girls, as well as providing technical expertise and guidance to different stakeholders in the areas of laws and policies, prevention of and responses to violence against women, data collection, research and analysis. The main thematic areas of work focus on adoption/reform of laws and policies, prevention and institutional change, services for survivors of VAW, data collection and knowledge management. The Global Program Safe Cities is also a part of the work of the EVAW Section. There are currently 13 staff members in the Ending Violence against Women Section.

In December 2006, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a comprehensive resolution calling for intensification of efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women and requesting the Secretary-General to establish a coordinated database (now Global Database on Violence against Women) on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for combating such violence. Following this resolution the former Division for the Advancement of Women (now UN Women) developed the database. The database is the first global “one-stop shop” for information on measures undertaken by Member States to address violence against women. It contains information on Member States’ legal frameworks; institutional mechanisms; policies, strategies and programmes; preventive measures and training; services for victims/survivors; and other measures undertaken, such as the creation of specialized police or courts, and engagement in international or regional initiatives. In addition, the database provides the full text of relevant laws, policies and other documents, where they are available. The primary source of information for the database is the responses received from Member States to an initial questionnaire sent to States and subsequent updates, and complemented by research and information provided by independent human rights treaty bodies (e.g. CEDAW Committee)The EVAW Section serves as the Secretariat of the database. The EVAW Section collects and analyses the relevant information received in order to keep the database updated.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Responsibilties:

UN Women is currently working on upgrading the Global Database on EVAW. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the EVAW Section staff, the intern will assist the work of Ending Violence against Women Section.

Support to maintain and update the Global Database on Violence against Women (Research Oriented):

Compiles information on measures undertaken by Member States to address violence against women through various resources, including reports submitted by States parties to intergovernmental, including CSW, Human Rights Council and independent human right treaty bodies, such as Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. There are also others such the Committee on Torture, etc.
Carries out basic research on various aspects of violence against women, including collecting, analyzing and presenting data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, such as draft background papers, analytical notes, reports and studies on violence against women.

Learning Objectives:

Increase understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system;
Increase the knowledge in women’s rights and gender equality;
Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Competencies

Core Values and Guiding Principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural Sensitivity and Valuing Diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation:

Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in Teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards other.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to work independently

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

The intern must have studies in gender, social sciences, public policies, social work, law or other similar subject at the university level.
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
Have graduated with a university degree (Bachelor's or graduate level) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English.
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish OR French is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Application Information:

Send application to yoko.maruta@unwomen.org with the subject: Internship/EVAW together with CV and a one-page letter stating the reasons for applying to this position.
UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable)

UN Women Internship Policy:

Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women;
Working Hours: Full Time (40hours per week);
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN WOMEN during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship.