UN WOMEN Jobs - 62121- Knowledge Management Specialist

Knowledge Management Specialist - Open to Kazakhstan Residents Only

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Feb-2016

Application Deadline :

26-Dec-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year

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, 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.

UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) is based in Almaty, Kazakhstan and covers 4 countries in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). MCO programming includes support to Governments and civil society organizations in the development and implementation of innovative approaches aimed at achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment, specifically targeting increasing women’s political participation and leadership, securing women’s economic rights, strengthening women's involvement in peace building, ending violence against women and making government budgets and policies more responsive to women's needs.

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Multi-Country Representative, the Knowledge Management Specialist who will provide substantive support to the Programme Unit to ensure meaningful contribution to implementation of knowledge management strategy of the MCO. The Knowledge Management Specialist shall work in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under guidance and supervision of the Multi-Country Representative, and in day-to-day coordination and collaboration with Programme and Operations Units of the MCO Knowledge Management Specialist will be responsible for:

Managing implementation of MCO knowledge management system, particularly through a) ensuring production process of quality and timely UN Women flagship knowledge products in relevant thematic areas (overseeing the entire process and involving relevant units in the process at certain stages), b) establishing and maintaining roster of qualified editors and translators, etc., c) thorough and proper management of different kinds of internal and external knowledge resources;
Ensuring that the knowledge generated from UN Women programming is thoroughly documented, stored, disseminated, used for institutional learning, shared with partners and implemented across the organization meeting the quality standards of the organization and in a timely way;
Drafting and editing knowledge products; and providing other research, drafting and editing support, including data analysis, fact-checking, talking points, blurbs, speeches, power point presentations;
Identifying and synthesizing best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme goals, particularly in the priority areas of violence against women, political participation and leadership, and economic empowerment;
Proactively contributing to knowledge networks and communities of practice, including those maintained by UN Women ECA Regional Office;
Professional Russian language editing of produced/translated knowledge products;
Analysing and researching the political, social and economic situation in the countries covered by MCO related to the thematic/sectorial areas assigned and preparing substantive inputs to the UN Women MCO programme planning in those areas;
Assisting in maintaining partnerships and synergies with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas in support to UN Women programmes implementation;
Providing substantive input and coordination efforts towards key region-wide events and processes requiring UN Women involvement.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN's values and ethical standard;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

Management:

Knowledge and understanding specifically on gender equality issues as well as more broadly, human rights and development cooperation, particularly in Central Asia;
Excellent skills in managing cutting-edge content management systems and knowledge management tools, techniques and strategies;
Demonstrated ability to work with governmental bodies, civil society organizations and other partners on the advancement of women and equal rights issues.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experience through promotion of participatory learning process;
Works actively towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas; and acts on learning plans and applies newly acquired skills;
Demonstrated team management and coordination skills;
Experiences of managing similar projects at the district level will be an asset;
Result oriented, forward thinking and problem solving skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of tasks (multitasking) related to programme development and resource mobilization;
Good knowledge of human rights-based approach and results-based management;
Ability to generate innovative ideas and approaches; and to provide inputs in developing programme policies and strategies;
A good understanding of UN Women’s programme, finance and operational procedures will be an asset.

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and positive and constructive attitudes;
Possesses conflict management skills, remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master or equivalent in social science, human rights, development, gender studies, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the area of advancing social sciences/human rights;
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in knowledge management;
Ability to proofread and edit Russian and English language materials to ensure accuracy and excellent representation of UN official language;
Proven experience and track record in proofreading documents for publishing;
Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to carry out research, to contribute to the formulation of policies, procedures and guidelines;
Previous experience working on major institutional reports with substantive gender content is a strong asset;
Proficient in IT skills, including publishing/design software.

Language:

Excellent proficiency in English and Russian, especially written;
Knowledge of Kazakh, Uzbek, Turkmen, and/or Tajik is an asset.

Application process:

All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/~/media/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/P_11_form_UNwomen%20doc.doc

Note:

The system will only allow one attachment, hence all supporting document e.g. P11, CV and Cover letter must be scanned as one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Only qualified, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.