UN WOMEN Jobs - 13572- Global Migration Advisor

Global Migration Advisor

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

05-Dec-09 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

One 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

International migration is a topic that has moved to the center of national, regional and international development agendas. In 2005, the number of international migrants reached almost 191 million which was 3% of the world's population. Women and girls constituted 50% of the international migrants . Female migrants outnumbered male migrants in Europe, North America, Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Although there has been increasing interest and attention given to the migration of women over the last decade or so, gender issues are still generally not part of the mainstream in understanding the migration process or discussing their implications for migration policy. Consequently, there continues to be a need to explore ways to incorporate a gender perspective in the formulation of migration policy, the development of legislation and to discuss the gender implications of migration-related policies, laws and programs. There is also need to analyze current migration challenges and opportunities from a gender perspective.

Building on lessons learned from its Regional Program on Empowering Migrant Women Workers in Asia-Pacific and Arab States which has been operational since 2001, UNIFEM will be expanding its work on the rights of women migrant workers to other regions. It is recruiting a Global Migration Program Adviser to provide technical support to this effort.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Global Migration Advisor will report to the Deputy Director for Programme and will be responsible for the overall policy direction for advocacy and support in relation to women migrant workers rights with a particular focus on:
Global Program Development and Implementation.

Provide strong and substantive leadership in conceptualizing and designing a rights-based global program on gender and migration based on key developments, innovative analysis and approaches within the context of the global economic and financial crisis.
Provide overall policy direction and technical guidance for UNIFEM including for global and regional programmes which can integrate migration.
Prepare a resource mobilization strategy to secure resources for UNIFEM's work in support of women migrant workers.
Work in close consultation with other thematic advisors to develop cross thematic initiatives that ensure that analysis from a migration perspective informs UNIFEM's other areas of work.

Strategic Partnerships

Establish collaborative partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI's, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society based on strategic goals of UNIFEM particularly in relation to gender and migration
Represent UNIFEM in migration in UN inter-agency and other high level international fora, as well as participation in specialist networks, and collaboration with research and academic institutions.
Technical leadership and Knowledge Sharing
Monitor global and regional trends in policies, legal frameworks, and development agenda and frameworks concerning migration to assist in the identification and promotion of effective, gender-responsive strategies and interventions.
Assess the need for and oversee development of resource materials that build skills and knowledge on advocating for and monitoring a gender equality and women's rights perspective in migration policies and programme.
Document trends, achievements and learning from programs and projects on gender and migration including those of UNIFEM and its partners.

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity and fairness; Displays cultural sensitivity and adaptability; Shows strong corporate commitment; Demonstrated commitment to UNIFEM's mission, vision and values.
Leadership - Strong managerial/leadership skills; demonstrated flexibility in leadership by overseeing the analysis of complex development issues; proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, develop and evaluate staff.
Knowledge Management - Has substantive, demonstrated professional depth in the area of gender and global migration. Has proven ability to advocate and provide policy advice, Demonstrated ability to use knowledge management strategies to promote effective decision-making, and a coherent approach to policy making, and intra/inter-organisational collaboration.
Client Orientation - Ability to identify clients' needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with donors and other partner agencies; Fosters linkages with key internal clients and other UN agencies and strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders.
Communication - Excellent personal and professional communication and presentation skills, with strong representational abilities.
Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to lead and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor; ability to build trust through operating with transparency and creating an open, positive and enabling environment; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Judgement - Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to make effective timely decisions under pressure.
Managing performance - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor the progress of the program.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (masters or above), with a focus on Gender and Development or other related fields.

Experience:

At least 10 years of experience within the UN system and/or comparable international or regional organizations
At least 7 years of direct experience in programmes on gender equality and women's rights in developing countries' contexts with evidence of a focus on migration and women migrant workers' rights.
Successful track record in programme management and evaluation related to economic security and rights
Proven advocacy, analytical and writing skills
Highly developed communication skills

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English required and preferably in at least one other UN language.