UN WOMEN Jobs - 5415- Programme Assistant -CEDAW

Programme Assistant -CEDAW

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Dhaka, BANGLADESH

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2008

Application Deadline :

05-Jul-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

G-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 Months

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

The Government of Bangladesh ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1984 with initial reservations to 4 articles. Later on, reservations to 2 articles were withdrawn during the presentation of its third and fourth periodic reports in July 1997. While the reservations to two more articles are still holding, in 2000, Bangladesh was one of the first 10 countries to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention.

UNIFEM has been active in supporting the member states to implement CEDAW obligations and its monitoring in various countries of the South Asia region since 1999 bringing together South Asian governments, the civil society and the CEDAW Committee members as stakeholders. UNIFEM Bangladesh office initiated the CEDAW component in its programme since August 2007.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and assist in the smooth functioning and development of the CEDAW component of the work

2. Assist the Programme Manager on all programme and administrative issues by providing necessary inputs into the programme and its management

3. Keep track of the programme budget and prepare the periodic review of the programme

4. Establish mechanisms for liaising with all donors as well as to the South Asia Regional Office

5. Liaise with partners and stakeholders on behalf of UNIFEM as and when necessary

6. Coordinating all studies undertaken in this regard

7. Supervising all publications on CEDAW during this period ( e.g., booklets on thematic issues, synopsis of reports etc)

8. Prepare financial and programmatic report for SARO website update and annual reporting mechanisms to match with the larger SARO work on CEDAW

9. Perform any other work assigned as and when required

Competencies

· Strong relationships with all stakeholders

· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive constructive attitude

· Demonstrate good oral and written skills

· Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities

· Ability to engage with officials of UNIFEM , government and international donors

· Ability to lead strategic planning, result based management and reporting, full project cycle mastery, excellent work/project planning skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Bachelordegree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Law , or any Social Science disciple.

Work Experience:

· At least 3-5 years of work experience in programme and administrative support preferably 1-2 years within the UN/International organisation

Knowledge and Skills:

Good knowledge of gender issues and women’s rights
Good programme, administration and monitoring abilities
Excellent computer skills, with advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and familiarity with Internet is essential
Good drafting and writing skills
Ability to work in a team

Language

Excellent knowledge of English and good understanding of Bangla.