UN WOMEN Jobs - 70552- UN Women: Head, Washington, D.C. Liaison Office

UN Women: Head, Washington, D.C. Liaison Office

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Washington D.C., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

TA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

13-Feb-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

364 days

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

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.

The Head, Washington, D.C., Liaison Office will develop and implement a strategic plan for advocacy, outreach and resource mobilization initiatives building upon the contacts developed through the partnership of UN Women with the Government of the United States, relevant multi-lateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, academia, and other key partners in Washington D.C.

Under the guidance of the Deputy Executive Director, Intergovernmental Support and Strategic Partnerships Bureau, and the supervision of the Director of Resource Mobilization, the Head, Washington, D.C. Liaison Office will significantly increase the profile and influence of UN Women within Washington, D.C., manage UN Women’s Policy dialogue and engagement in Washington D.C., Resource Mobilization, Donor Relations, and Partnership Building for the Washington, D.C. Liaison Office, and represent UN Women in Washington D.C.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the Advocacy for UN Women in Washington, D.C.:

Enhance the profile of UN Women and its visibility among Washington, D.C.-based United States government agencies, non-governmental organizations, including women’s civil society, think tanks and academia, with particular focus on Congress, the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and other relevant U.S. government entities;
Develop and implement a D.C. engagement strategy with relevant offices, including members of Congress and their staffers to significantly increase the understanding of the relevance of the mandate and work of UN Women;
Develop and implement an advocacy strategy with Congress and other Washington, D.C.-based government agencies, and key partners;
Develop advocacy strategies aimed at increasing resources for UN Women from the U.S. Government.

Manage UN Women’s Policy Dialogue and Engagement in Washington, D.C.:

Monitor, analyze and brief HQ on relevant U.S. policy developments in Washington, D.C.;
Engage in policy dialogue with Congress and U.S. federal agencies, especially the Department of State and USAID, including through meetings and presentations with members of Congress, Congressional staffers, the U.S. Department of State, USAID and other United States government agencies, as well as with relevant D.C. based multi-lateral institutions;
Provide policy advice for stronger integration of gender equality and women's rights into U.S. development, humanitarian, foreign and peace and security policies. Play active role in crafting UN Women positions on U.S. policies and positions;
Arrange and support visits to Washington, D.C. by senior UN Women officials.

Manage Resource Mobilization, Donor Relations, and Partnership Building for the Washington, D.C. Liaison Office:

Manage timely advocacy work aimed at increasing resources for UN Women from the U.S. Government; Track new/evolving funding opportunities with the U.S. Government in general and the U.S. Department of State and USAID in particular, and provide strategic advice and support to UN Women headquarters and regional/country offices, as required;
Identify opportunities for partnerships with non-traditional donors, including the private sector, private foundations and high-net-worth individuals;
Work closely with the UN Women National Committee in Washington, D.C. to enhance their fundraising and outreach efforts.

Represent UN Women in Washington, D.C.:

Represent UN Women in conferences/events in D.C. (speeches/presentations, contribute to relevant working groups, support for gender trainings, etc.), as requested;
Represent UN Women in strategic conferences and fora in the U.S., as requested.

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and quality development and implementation of engagement strategy with relevant offices which should result in increased awareness of UN Women and its mandate within US government agencies, Congress, non-governmental organizations based in Washington, D.C.;
Regular analytical reports and briefs to HQ on US policy developments in Washington D.C.;
Quality policy advice document;
Up to date information on funding opportunities and number of opportunities for partnerships identified;
Quality speeches and presentations in events in which UN Women is represented in Washington D.C.

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:

Excellent negotiating and communication skills and ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners (public, including parliamentarians, private, academic, civil society, think tanks and business community leaders);
Outstanding organizational skills;
Capacity to work with diverse partners including governments, civil society organizations, women's groups and high-level experts;
Good interpersonal and diplomacy skills;
Ability to liaise with a diverse and remotely located team;
Ability to use critical thinking, conceptualize ideas, and articulate relevant subject matter in a clear and concise way;
Ability to communicate effectively with and relate to people of different cultures; demonstrates an ability to see issues from other perspectives.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in political science, international relations, public policy, women’s studies or a development-related area of study is required.

Experience:

At least 7 years of professional experience in developing and directing advocacy and outreach;
Experience with Washington, D.C.-based United States government agencies and non-governmental organizations, is an asset;
Proven experience in government relations;
Extensive knowledge and experience working on women’s empowerment and gender equality is preferred.

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.