UNDP Jobs - 25224- Gender Analyst (Vacancy Announcement No. 2011/08/2

Gender Analyst (Vacancy Announcement No. 2011/08/204)

Location :

Kabul, AFGHANISTAN

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Sep-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year with possible extension

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 Law and Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan (LOTFA) was set up as a mechanism for the international community to mobilize resources for the establishment, payment, equipment and training of the Afghan police force, under the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Government of Afghanistan, while also focusing on gender mainstreaming in the police force. During the first five phases of the project, implemented during 2002- 2010, the project remained a fund channeling mechanism with components of financial management capacity development and female police recruitment as well as payment of police salaries through an Electronic Payroll System and Electronic Fund Transfer with the construction of police facilities and procurement of equipment.

Following completion of phase five of the project, UNDP has developed a new document for phase 6 distributing the project in to three distinct pillars i.e. (i) police remuneration (ii) capacity development (iii) democratic policing. The new document aims at enhanced capacity development initiatives in the MoI and public-police relation-building through democratic policing as well as continuing police remuneration through the first pillar. The enhanced capacity development will be undertaken based on a comprehensive capacity needs assessment of MoI resulting in the development of an overall capacity development strategy. The democratic policing will build on the pilot initiative of UNDP implemented during 2010 in Kabul province to expand the programme to a larger number of districts.

The Gender Specialist will be working as part of the Capacity Development Pillar of the project focusing on the Gender Mainstreaming in the MoI through capacity development, female police recruitment, policy support etc. Working closely with the Gender unit of the MoI, the specialist will be striving to implement the Gender Strategy developed by a short term consultant, will ensure delivery of project outputs, effective and efficient use of project resources aimed at Gender Mainstreaming. Innovative approaches will also be defined and adopted for female police recruitment.

The Gender Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager-Capacity Development together with the National Gender Officer of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Gender Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the Project Gender Strategy of LOTFA-Capacity Development pillar. The incumbent will also have to align the capacity development activities with the overall LOTFA capacity development plan. Precise description of the job responsibilities are provided below:

Summary of key functions:

Management for delivery of results;
Advocacy, Networking and Marketing:
Proposals, Reporting and Resource Mobilization.

Implementation of the Gender Component of the Project:

Lead implementation of Gender Strategy of the project in close coordination with national counterparts;
Undertake capacity development activities in line with the broader capacity development strategy of the project;
Provide policy and strategic guidance to the MoI for accelerated gender mainstreaming in the MoI;
Support female police recruitment using innovative approaches to female police recruitment;
Play a lead role in capacity development and performance improvement of the family response units;
Together with the M&E team, develop measurable project indicators and collect data for project impact measurement;
Manage delivery of results by using up-to-date best practices and know-how in the subject area and accordingly plan delivery of resources;
Develop component related annual, quarterly and other related plans and report against the progress at different forums.

Advocacy, Networking and Marketing:

Create or establish a positive and appreciative atmosphere for team-based work in the project and be an advocate for the work of UNDP;
Disseminate the information on best practices and be an active member of the UNDP global and regional networks;
Prepare brochures, publications, press releases, media events for dissemination of UNDP assistance and experience in the area of gender mainstreaming in the MoI;
Prepare professional articles and papers on Gender and Police;
Expand outreach to the UN, national government, local authorities, private sector, non-government and international development organizations.

Proposals, Reporting and Resource Mobilization:

Network and build credible working relations with the government, UN, donor partners, civil society organizations, and other project related stakeholders;
Develop result based project reports in timely manner;
Prepare proposals for mobilization of human, technical or financial resources from international development organizations, non-government organizations and the private sector;
Mobilize resources to support the achievement of project outputs and outcomes.

Impact of results:

The implementation of this job description will result in accelerated gender mainstreaming in the MoI filling the huge gap created by lack of gender equality, gender mainstreaming and awareness.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Excellent analytical aptitude, communication, writing and presentation skills;
Well published, competent and knowledgeable on development issues, especially security and police training;
Prior experience of project manager or leading large project teams;
Good interpersonal skills and understanding of Asia-Pacific culture and customs an advantage. Working experience with governments, donors, non-government and international development organizations preferable;
Ability to function at both policy advisory and project implementation levels. Also, computer and internet capabilities mandatory.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced University Degree (Master Degree or equivalent) preferably in law, political sciences, post crisis development or any other relevant social science.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of Gender Mainstreaming, preferably in police sector.
Familiarity with Results Based Management principles and techniques;
Certification in Prince2 and/or in Results based Management an asset;
Experience in a developing, conflict or transitional country setting is preferred;
Previous experience in the country or in the region an asset.

Language Requirements:

The incumbent must have full command on English language;
Knowledge of local languages Pashto/Dari will be an asset.