UN WOMEN Jobs - 70157- Re advertisement-UN Women: Policy Advisor, Rule of

Re advertisement-UN Women: Policy Advisor, Rule of Law, Justice and Security

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

24-Apr-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 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

*The candidates who have previously applied to this position need not to reapply

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Peace and Security is a key area of UN Women's work. At headquarters, the Peace and Security Section leads on UN system-wide coordination on Women, Peace and Security, provides technical and financial support to the peace and security work of UN Women field offices, and implements a number of global initiatives that support states emerging from crises on state-building and peacebuilding goals necessary for creating and strengthening the institutions necessary to support long-term economic, social, and political development. Key priority areas for post-conflict state building are ensuring security, justice and the rule of law and building the administrative institutions of the state.

In 2012, the Secretary- General designated the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the Global Focal Point (GFP) for Police, Justice and Corrections Areas in the Rule of Law in Post-conflict and other Crisis Situations, with the specific objective of strengthening UN provision of rule of law support in crisis and post-conflict settings. The position will also entail support and close collaboration with the GFP arrangement and coordination between the GFP and UN Women.

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Peace and Security Section and in coordination with other sections in the Policy Division, Programme Division, and Women, Peace and Security Advisers, the Policy Advisor will develop UN Women’s priorities on areas relevant to statebuilding, focusing on rule of law, justice and security sector reforms. The Policy Advisor will work with GFP partners to provide country level support, leveraging UN Women’s existing regional and country level work. The Policy Advisor will lead on coordination of gender in GFP activities and on other related issues as required, and is responsible for ensuring that gender expertise is mainstreamed into all areas of the GFP’s work. The Policy Advisor will also support integration of gender and conflict-prevention perspectives into broader institution-building in governance-related programmes in post-conflict and crises contexts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead policy development and programme support/implementation on rule of law, justice and security:

Lead the development of UN Women programmes on rule of law, justice and security and provide technical support to the implementation in GFP priority countries, as relevant;
Lead the development of policy guidance on gender mainstreaming in the areas of statebuilding, rule of law, justice and security in conflict and post-conflict settings;
Provide strategic advice and coordination for UN Women programme development on intersections between sexual and gender based violence, women’s access to justice and security, rule of law and human rights;
Provide technical support to implementation of the Security Council resolutions on Women, Peace and Security;
Lead and coordinate planning of GFP and other technical missions.

Provide strategic advice and guidance on rule of law, justice and security in conflict and post-conflict settings to UN Women management and field offices:

Provide recommendations and strategic advice to UN Women management, as relevant;
Advise the GFP on mainstreaming gender into all aspects of planning, programming and country level support;
Provide technical advice support, guidance and coordinate actors between UN Women HQ, regional, multi-country and country offices on issues related to rule of law, justice and security.

Build strategic partnerships; and represent and advocate for UN Women:

Lead the coordination and partnerships between UN partners and UN Women on rule of law, facilitating the integration of expertise, knowledge and capacity to the broader UN system;
Establish and maintain close working contacts with key national, regional and local stakeholders from government, civil society, regional organizations and other relevant international actors to build up and strengthen strategic alliances and partnerships with UN Women on statebuilding processes and efforts (focusing on rule of law, justice and security) in conflict and crises contexts;
Represent UN Women at inter-governmental and regional meetings linked to statebuilding issues covered by the Peace and Security Section, as required;
Lead resource mobilization initiatives and strengthening donor relations in relation to rule of law and governance for the Section.

Lead in developing knowledge products on rule of law, justice and security:

Lead in the development and implementation of guidance on gender mainstreaming in the areas of statebuilding, focusing on conflict prevention, rule of law, justice and security in conflict and post-conflict settings;
Provide input to policy documents, Secretary General reports and other system wide processes;
Provide technical support to the development of monitoring and reporting frameworks to track gendered impacts of WPS programming;
Gather information and monitor country-level trends on relevant WPS developments;
Provide strategic advice to the Chief of Peace and Security Section to prepare advisory and analytical reports, background papers and others as required.

Provide Management support:

Support Chief of Peace and Security Section in management and supervisory functions, as required;
Provide technical support to the development and implementation of the Peace and Security Section’s Annual Work Plan, ensuring UN Women’s mandate and policy and programme priorities in governance related areas, focusing on rule of law, justice and security in crises contexts are incorporated;
Represent UN Women in management and decision making processes within the GFP arrangement, in coordination with the Peace and Security Section, as well as the Programme and Policy Division, as required.

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and quality development of UN Women programmes and policies on rule of law, justice and security and provision of technical support;
Timely and Quality knowledge products and guidance documents on rule of law, justice and security;
Timely and quality advice on rule of law, justice and security to senior management;
Quality and timely support to field offices in implementing programmes on rule of law, justice and security; as well as strategic advice to UN Women management;
Number of quality partnerships and strategic alliances to enable state building processes and efforts;
Efforts and inputs related to resource mobilization and partnerships;
Performance of Staff.

Competencies

Core values:

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.

Respect for 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:

Build and promote effective teams. 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.

Functional Competencies:

Strong people management skills;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Ability to lead strategic planning, programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships and mobilize resources;
Strong knowledge of rule of law, justice and security;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills;
Familiarity with the UN system and/or knowledge of UN Women is an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters’ degree in law, relevant social sciences, political science/international affairs, international development studies, gender/women’s studies, human rights or a related field is required.

Experience:

At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of gender and statebuilding, specifically on rule of law, justice and security sector reforms and human rights in conflict-affected settings;
Experience working with women, peace and security issues preferred;
Experience in management, supervising, coordinating and providing leadership in multi-disciplinary teams required;
Experience in collaborating and coordinating with UN partners at HQ and in the field preferred;
Experience in programming and experience in a conflict-affected setting required.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Application:

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 Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

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.