UN WOMEN Jobs - 69729- Project Analyst - SG High-Level Panel Secretariat

Project Analyst - SG High-Level Panel Secretariat

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jan-2017

Application Deadline :

11-Dec-16 (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

Today, there is unprecedented recognition of gender gaps in economic opportunities, and growing commitments to combat these, from governments, multilateral agencies and the corporate world. The ambitious goals laid out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development capture the intrinsic importance of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

It is within this context that the Secretary-General has set up a High-Level Panel (HLP) on Women’s Economic Empowerment with 22 members from Civil Society, Academia, Private Sector and Government. A major output of the Panel is two reports to be published in September 2016 and March 2017 respectively.

The work of the High Level Panel will be informed by consultations with key stakeholders around the world. A series of events are envisaged through which extensive consultations will take place in support of the HLP process. It is also expected that the launch of the reports will be accompanied by subsequent months of advocacy on the findings of the reports. This time should also be used to ensure various intergovernmental bodies, corporations and civil society organisations adopt resolutions and work plans which will give life to the recommendations of the reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Chief of the Secretariat and the Deputy Chief with responsibility for Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships in developing, organizing, and delivering stakeholder engagements. Collaborate with partners and support Panel members in preparing concept notes, organizing – logistics, budgeting and administration, delivering, following-up on, collecting and analyzing feedback on stakeholder engagements.

Summary of Key Functions:

Support to the Stakeholder Engagements Specialist
Support for Panel Members/Deputies participating in Stakeholder Engagements
Stakeholder Engagement/ event planning: management, coordination, delivery, logistical and administrative arrangements, including effective collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Collection of evaluation feedback for stakeholder engagements and analysis/reporting for M&E inputs

Coordination with Advocacy teams on social media and related support

Support strategic partnerships, implementation, and resource mobilization under the consultation and advocacy pillars;
Support coordination of key partners in organizing stakeholder engagement events.

Description of Functions:

Support the management, coordination and implementation of project activities and events under the stakeholder engagement and partnerships pillar:

Refine the roadmap for the design, development, delivery and wrap-up of advocacy and consultation events;
Collect data related to output and outcome indicators of the project logframe for the stakeholder engagement and partnership pillar, including M&E framework and risk analysis;
Collaborate with relevant partners in conceptualizing, planning and delivering stakeholder engagements, including budgeting and contractual arrangements;
Support stakeholder engagement activities to ensure that timely technical and administrative support is provided the partners;
Monitor and report on budget, expenses and commitment of resources allocated for stakeholder engagement events;
Provide regular inputs for updates on stakeholder engagement and partnerships pillar, including lessons learned and good practices;
Support timely preparation and quality control of communication, reporting, and required documents, including donor reports;

Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management:

Ensure that lessons learned from the planning, organization and delivery of stakeholder engagement events is systematically documented and fed back into project development and the planning and delivery of future events.

Support partnerships within and beyond the UN system:

In the context of the Secretariat’s role in supporting the HLP in carrying out its mission related to Women’s Economic Empowerment through the specific work of the stakeholder engagements and partnerships pillar, establish relevant networks and build relationships to support strategic partnerships with other UN organizations, multilateral organizations, regional organizations, academic and technical organizations;
Ensure close co-operation, develop alliances and working partnerships with other UN Women teams – at HQ and in the regions;

Impact of Results

The key results will have a decisive impact on the successful delivery on the mandate and mission of the HLP, resulting in the removal of barriers and increased opportunities for the economic empowerment of women. Through the stakeholder engagement and partnerships pillar, the HLP has been tasked with reaching a broad base of critical stakeholders in the private sector, public sector and civil society.

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 promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents.

Organizational awareness:

Build support for the organization and ensure political acumen.

Development and innovation:

Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation.

Work in teams:

Proven teamwork skills.
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communication and information sharing:

Create and promote an environment for open and 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:

Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Appropriate and transparent decision making:

Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage risk, in relation to specific accountabilities for this position.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in business, project management, or event planning.

Experience:

At least 2 years of relevant experience in project and/or event management.

Languages:

Fluent oral and written English.

Note:

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.