UN WOMEN Jobs - 63518- UN Women: Policy Analyst (Economic Institutions)

UN Women: Policy Analyst (Economic Institutions)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

22-Feb-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

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, 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.

The Policy Division develops and implements the UN Women program of work on analysis, research and knowledge management that provides the evidence base for the advice and guidance UN Women provides to the intergovernmental process, the UN system, and to UN Women staff working at country and regional level. It identifies emerging issues and trends, and develops and proposes new strategies for achieving the agreed goals through innovative approaches and lessons learned about what works in practice. It also designs and oversees the training and capacity development programs of UN Women, working closely with the UN Women training facility in Santo Domingo.

The Policy Division staff is organized in Thematic Sections, bringing together technical experts who: undertake issues-based research; analyze data on country, regional or global trends; build a knowledge base on policy commitments and their implementation; propose evidence-based options for global policy, norms and standards and for UN Women global programme strategies; and contribute substantive inputs to policy advocacy and technical cooperation programmes, in particular flagship program.

The Economic Institutions thematic area of work focuses on a broader study of institutions and understanding of markets and non-market structures and mechanisms as a result of a complex interaction between various actors (e.g., individuals, human rights, households, finance, firms, states, interest groups such as migrants). Understanding how institutions as gendered entities embody and transmit social norms that influence gender relations, social communications, inequality and social justice, is critical for policy reforms. It provides the basis for analysis of market conditions and labour market segmentation and well as social reproduction and unpaid, e.g.; relations between formal and informal sectors; trade relations and trade regimes; financial structures and services, social reproduction including the division between marketed and non-marketed work and the care economy; public sector provision of goods and services. It helps generate policy recommendations for gender responsive legal and institutional reforms. Mustering capacity in this area will contribute to filling a gap and deepening knowledge on how institutions and other stakeholders can interact and adjust in view of eliminating inequalities and generating economic well-being for women.

Under the supervision of the Policy Advisor on Economic Institutions, the Policy Analyst contributes to the development and implementation of the organization’s policies in the area of Economic Institutions to achieve gender equality and advancement of women. Under close supervision and clear guidance, he/she provides technical support to the Policy Advisor for policy development, policy advocacy, and for the development and implementation of global programme strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

Technical and programme support;
Research and analysis support;
Support to inter-governmental processes and policy development;
Knowledge management support.

Technical and Programme Support:

In line with clear instructions and guidance, support the Policy Advisor in providing technical guidance and support to regional and thematic programmes, country strategies and knowledge management related to the thematic area;
Contribute, as requested, in developing and implementing a workplan for the section (identify key deliverables, develop implementation time line, etc.);
Providing programmatic and operational support to the Unit for the development and implementation of flagship programmes and related thematic initiatives.

Research and analysis support:

In line with received guidance, support the Policy Advisor in conducting research and analysis of global, regional and national trends in the area of Economic Institutions;
On request provide technical and administrative support for the sourcing of research on articles, books, case studies etc.;
Provide technical and research support to the Unit in the development of flagship publications related to unit’s thematic area;
Under the guidance of the supervisor, prepare drafts of written contributions and knowledge products for various purposes, i.e. case studies, short topical papers, briefings to leadership, speeches, and related products for wider dissemination;
Establish relationship with academia, research institutes, civil society and experts to expand and share knowledge, exchange views on latest findings, and incorporate cutting-edge thinking in UN Women’s work.

Support to intergovernmental processes and policy development:

Support the Policy Advisor in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as Commission on the Status of Women, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate and prepare analytical summaries of debates, supporting negotiations and analyzing/compiling outcomes;
Coordinate and/or prepare draft parts of analytical reports to contribute to the Secretary-General’s mandated reporting to intergovernmental forums;
Support the Policy Advisor in liaising with UN Women colleagues and others, as relevant, to ensure coordination with intergovernmental initiatives.

Knowledge Management:

Facilitate within the Section the effective planning and exchange of materials and knowledge products related the thematic area;
Based on an agreed format and system, maintain a roster of gender experts who can develop/ provide technical support to UN Women offices, national partners, UNCT’s or other UN system entities in the related thematic area;
Support the generation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Economic Institutions;
Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide feedback/information to UN Women offices on case studies and other related knowledge products as requested;
Provide administrative support for the organization of training and learning events of UN Women staff and partners in the thematic area.

Impact of Results

The key results emanating from the quality of research and programme support provided by the incumbent will impact on the overall quality of the organization’s policies in the area of Economic Institutions thus contributing indirectly to achievement of the relevant Goals in UN Women’s Strategic Plan. The incumbent works under close supervision and exposure/risk is limited as it is shared with supervisor and team management.

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. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents.

Organizational Awareness:

Build support for the organization and ensure political acumen.

Development and Innovation:

Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation.

Work in teams:

Build and promote effective 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.

Communication and Information Sharing:

Create and promote an environment for open and 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 others.

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:

Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage risk.

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of gender related issues including the in the area of economic empowerment;
Ability to contribute in the undertaking of policy research and preparing quantitative studies, utilizing statistical methodologies, knowledge of database applications for statistical analysis;
Proven ability to draft policy papers, speeches, briefings etc.;
Ability to contribute in organizing and completing multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
Ability to support the handling a large volume of work under time constraints;
Support and sustain effective relationships with clients, demonstrating understanding of client’s perspective; anticipate client needs and address them promptly;
Ability to develop and maintain roster of experts, and a databank of research institutes, academics, civil society experts, etc. of direct relevance to the Focus Area.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree in economics, Public Administration, or Development Studies specializing in Economics or closely related area.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in economics or related field and gender policy research and analysis.

Languages:

Written (excellent drafting skills) and oral proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language is desirable.

Note:

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.

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment.

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.