Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Technical and programme support;
- Research and analysis support;
- Support to inter-governmental processes and policy development;
- Knowledge management.
- Support the Policy Advisor in providing technical support to regional and thematic programmes, country strategies and knowledge management;
- Support the Policy Advisor in developing and implementing a workplan for the section (identify key deliverables, develop implementation time line, etc.);
- Provide programmatic and operational support for the development and implementation of global programmes and related thematic initiatives.
- Support the Policy Advisor in conducting research and analysis of global, regional and national trends.
- Source and carry out research on articles, books, case studies etc. to produce useful data and material for advisor on request as assistance in producing papers, speeches, or related products;
- Contribute to the development of flagship publications related to Human Rights;
- Prepare select 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 and nurture relationship with academia, research institutes, civil society and experts to expand and share knowledge, exchange views on latest findings, incorporate cutting-edge thinking in UN Womenomen work.
- Contribute to 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;
- Support the Policy Advisor in coordinating the development of analytical reports to contribute to the Secretary-General’s mandated reporting to intergovernmental forums;
- Liaise with UN Women colleagues and others, as relevant, to ensure coordination with intergovernmental initiatives;
- Participate in and/or represent the Section in internal and external committees, inter-governmental, inter-agency task forces, and international tecncial and advocacy, as required.
- Facilitate the effective planning and exchange of materials and knowledge products related the thematic area;
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of 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;
- Contribute to the production of knowledge products that meet UN Women needs and standards of quality;
- Establish and nurture relationship with academia, research institutes, civil society and experts in Human Rights to expand and share knowledge, exchange views on latest findings, incorporate cutting-edge thinking in UN Women work.
Impact of Results:
The key results expected will have positive impact on the overall effectiveness of UN Women’s work related to human rights, through contributing directly to achievement of the relevant Goals in UN Women’s Strategic Plan.
Competencies
- Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
- 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.
- Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
- Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
- 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.
- Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
- Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
- Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
- Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.
- Knowledge of gender related issues and human rights;
- Good knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in the fields of Human Rights;
- Good knowledge on issues relating to human rights mechanisms and the human rights based approach;
- Good knowledge of intergovernmental processes and bodies;
- Ability to undertake policy research and prepare quantitative studies, utilizing statistical methodologies, knowledge of database applications for statistical analysis;
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
- Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints.
- Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships with clients, demonstrating understanding of client’s perspective; anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly;
- Ability to draft policy papers, speeches, briefings etc.;
- 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 (or equivalent) in development related disciplines, gender issues, human rights, public policy/administration, or related social science.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in gender programming, policy research and gender analysis and at international level, at least two of which should be directly related to the focus area.
Languages:
- Written (excellent drafting skills) and oral proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language is desirable.
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.