UN WOMEN Jobs - 74505- UN WOMEN: INTER-GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT

UN WOMEN: INTER-GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

09-Oct-2017

Application Deadline :

17-Sep-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

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 Intergovernmental Support Division is UN Women’s interface with intergovernmental bodies, including the Executive Board of UN Women, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly. Its functions are to:

· Support the smooth functioning of intergovernmental bodies, including through: overseeing reporting processes within UN Women and providing guidance to, and sharing institutional knowledge with, Member States on intergovernmental procedures and working methods;

· Gather information and identify and explore opportunities to support UN Women to further its agenda and anticipate challenges in its intergovernmental work;

· Drive the process of integration of normative frameworks into UN Women policies, programmes, and coordination for wider-UN action.

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Commission on the Status of Women and the overall supervision of the Director of the Intergovernmental Support Division, the consultant will assist in all functions related to the support of the sixty-second second session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Support the Executive Secretary in the planning, preparation and servicing of the Commission on the Status of Women and its Bureau, including through drafting background and information notes, minutes of meetings, and follow-up to decisions taken.

· Contribute to the Division’s support of normative intergovernmental processes on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, including through preparation of summaries of deliberations, support for negotiations, and provision of technical inputs.

· Contribute to the organization of panel discussions, interactive events, informal meetings, stakeholder events and other alliance building activities on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

· Undertake research and analysis, and draft written materials including contributions to reports of the Secretary- General, issues papers and briefing/background notes in assigned areas of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

· Perform other official duties and special assignments which may be requested by the Supervisor.

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 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: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision-making

Functional Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Produces qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner;
Manages complexities, shifting priorities, and is able to work effectively without constant supervision;
Maintains constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners;
Adheres to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues;
Maintains diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients;
Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills;
Organization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced);
Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines;
Ability to adapt quickly to work demands, and changing deadlines;
Willingness to “inter-change” work functions with other staff within the Unit, when required.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in the field of communications, political sciences, law, economics, public relations, journalism, public administration or other relevant/similar field.

Experience:

At least 2 years of professional experience in law, gender equality, communications and advocacy, and research and analysis at the national and international level. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and in handling web-based management systems.

Language:

Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required;
Working knowledge of at least one other UN official language is an asset.