UN WOMEN Jobs - 70538- Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Other UN Agen

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Other UN Agencies, Programme Analyst (Kuwaiti Nationals Only)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Cairo, EGYPT

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year

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

Disclaimer: “The above position with UN Women is open in the context of the Junior Programme Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Kuwait and is addressed exclusively to candidates with Kuwaiti citizenship.”

The JPO will be the main officer in charge of coordinating the Kuwait SDG 5 programme, liaising and being guided by UNDP in Kuwait. The programme, the first on SDG 5 in the Arab region, seeks to advance Kuwait´s commitment to the SDGs on gender equality.

The JPO will be based in UN WOMEN´s regional office in Cairo, Egypt. The regional office currently has 12 international staff members, with plans to expand further. The regional office provides guidance and support to UN WOMEN´s country offices in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq and Morocco (covering Tunisia and Algeria), as well as the implementation of activities in Libya, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria. The JPO will be supporting the Kuwait and GCC portfolio in particular, where UN Women acts as a non-resident agency.

Cairo is classified as duty station level A, there office is located in Maadi, which is a nice suburb of the city, it has several options for schools, hospitals and restaurants/entertainment.

The JPO will be working under the direct supervision of the special assistant to the regional director, and thus supporting all the work the RO does, with a strong focus on coordination, advocacy, and planning, in particular vis-à-vis the GCC.

Supervision:

Name of Supervisor: Sarah Brun

Title of Supervisor: Special Assistant to the Regional Director

Content and methodology of supervision:

The JPO will report directly to the special assistant to the regional director and will meet with the supervisor on a weekly basis. The supervisor will provide continuous feedback, and engage the JPO in the overall work of the office. Specifically, the supervisor will ensure:

Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
Easy access to the supervisor
Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
Regular communication and coordination with UNDP Kuwait and the RC office
Completion of the yearly UN WOMEN Performance Management Document (PMD)

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Special Assistant, the JPO is expected to perform the following duties

50% Support the implementation of the Kuwait SDG 5 programme liaising with and being guided by UNDP Kuwait, including following up on implementation, coordinating with partners, accessing regional networks, creating linkages, providing technical support and drafting progress reports
25% Support to UN Women´s GCC portfolio, including linking this work to the Kuwait prigramme, exploring new opportunities for engagement, following up with key counterparts, and preparing background documents and briefing notes as needed
15% Develop new proposals, conduct research, partner assessments and identify entry points for GEWE programming, with focus on Kuwait and GCC, including identifying possible regional events to be held in Kuwait
10% Other tasks as assigned, including logistical and advocacy reports to events, if needed

Competencies

Key competencies of the assignment:

Professionalism:

Knowledge of methodologies and best practices for promoting gender equality, equity and women empowerment in general and in the GCC in particular.
Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors, including experience gender mainstreaming in governmental bodies.
Experience working with and building capacity of national women’s machineries or similar institutions.
High degree of political sensitivity and demonstrated ability to achieve results in politically and operationally complex environments.
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women
Knowledge of and experience in MENA highly desirable.

Planning and Organizing:

Ability to plan work assignments, multi-task and meet strict assignment deadlines.
Demonstrates excellent judgment, particularly with regard to being able to prioritize according to importance and urgency
Strong research skills

Coordination and monitoring:

Ability to build strong relationships with clients and to focus on impact and results.
Demonstrated aptitude to build effective partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Capacity to coordinate monitoring activities in the field, to mentor programme/project staff and provide guidance and support.

Communications:

Compelling communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports, formulate and defend sound recommendations and articulate options concisely conveying maximum necessary information.
Negotiating skills and ability to work at all levels with others to reach mutually benefiting and lasting understandings.
Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively across different constituencies
Strong IT skills, including in word, excel, powerpoint and other presentation software

Teamwork:

Excellent interpersonal skills; capacity to recognize and respond appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others and respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Learning Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to:

Draft strategic documents, including on regional trends and opportunities and the post 2015 development agenda from a gender sensitive perspective
Draft and implement a programme workplan, focusing on SDG 5 in Kuwait
Develop programmes and projects, monitor activities, and develop budgets and logframes using both UNDP and UN Women templates

Training components:

The JPO will have continuous on the job-learning, including in ATLAS and IPSAS as well as programme and procurement processes. The JPO will have an opportunity to learn about UN coordination at the regional level, including links to regional networks, the Arab league, and be immersed in the regional level discussions, with a particular focus on the SDGs and CSW

As much as possible the JPO will be given the opportunity to attend relevant trainings to enhance their skillset both by UNDP and UN Women

Learning elements:
(Indicate what the incumbent will learn during the assignment, defined in measurable results and broken down by year. Specify what subjects will be taught in the course of the orientation briefing upon JPO’s arrival at the duty station)

In the first year, the JPO will learn about UN WOMEN´s regional work, including planning, budgeting and positioning the organization. The JPO will work on substantive issues around policy development, UN WOMEN´s normative agenda, and gender equality and women´s empowerment in the region. The JPO will have a very good understanding of the Kuwait SDG 5 programme, including partners, implementation modalities and coordination.

The JPO will maintain a close link to UNDP Kuwait, and be guided by the Kuwait country programme.

In the second year, the JPO will be expected to be able to do more analytical work, including engagement on the larger SDG discussions.

The JPO will have on the job training throughout, working closely with all colleagues, including programme, operations and monitoring & evaluation.

Required Skills and Experience

Education (only Master’s degree or equivalent):

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in development, human rights, gender, or related field.
In lieu of an advanced university degree, candidates with a completed Bachelor degree with additional relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience):

At least two years of experience in the gender development field, preferably from the Arab region. Strong coordination experience, ideally with UN agencies, familiar with drafting annual workplans, talking points and presentations.

For candidates without Masters / Advanced university degree, the experience requirement will be 4 years along with a completed Bachelor degree.

Language:

Fluency (written and verbal) in English and Arabic, knowledge of French desirable