UN WOMEN Jobs - 70899- UN Women: Policy Analyst, Justice and Constitution

UN Women: Policy Analyst, Justice and Constitutions

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

TA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

08-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

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

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 Policy Division develops and implements the UN Women’s work on analysis, research and knowledge management that provides the evidence base for the advice and guidance UN Women provides to the intergovernmental process, the UN system, and to UN Women staff working at country and regional level on issues of gender equality and women's empowerment. It identifies emerging issues and trends, and develops and proposes new strategies for achieving the agreed goals through innovative approaches and lessons learned about what works in practice. It also designs and oversees the training and capacity development programs of UN Women, working closely with the UN Women Global Training Center in Santo Domingo.

The Policy Division is organized in Thematic Sections, bringing together technical experts who undertake issues-based research; analyze data on country, regional or global trends; build a knowledge base on policy commitments and their implementation; propose evidence-based options for global policy, norms and standards and for UN Women global programme strategies; and contribute substantive inputs to policy advocacy and technical cooperation programmes.

The Policy Analyst, Justice and Constitutions works on issues relating to constitutional and legal reform, and the elimination of discrimination in justice systems according to international human rights norms and standards in order that women's human rights are guaranteed. By working on the principle of governance of the rule of law, persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws consistent with international human rights norms and standards. Justice systems must be reformed, to address gender discrimination and remove the in-built biases that are reproducing gender inequality.

Under the supervision of the Policy Advisor, Rule of Law: Justice and Constitutions, the Policy Analyst, Justice and Constitutions is responsible for undertaking research and analysis of justice and constitutional design and implementation from a gender perspective. He/she also manages, updates and analyses UN Women’s gender equality constitutional database (http://constitutions.unwomen.org/en) as well as other tools and communities of practice for capacity building, knowledge sharing and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical and programme support:

Contribute inputs to technical guidance and programme support to regional and thematic programmes, country strategies and knowledge management related to the justice and constitutions, in line with clear instructions and guidance;
Contribute inputs to developing and implementing a workplan for the section (identify key deliverables, develop implementation time line, etc.), as requested;
Provide programmatic and operational support to the Unit for the development and implementation of flagship programmes and related thematic initiatives.

Provide research and analysis support:

Research and provide analytical inputs to global, regional and national trends in the areas of justice and constitutional developments, in line with received guidance;
Provide technical and administrative support for the sourcing of research on articles, books, case studies, as requested;
Provide technical and research support to the Unit in the development of flagship publications related to unit’s thematic area;
Prepare drafts of 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, under the guidance of the supervisor;
Establish relationship with academia, research institutes, civil society and experts to expand and share knowledge, exchange views on latest findings, and incorporate cutting-edge thinking in UN Women’s work.

Provide support to intergovernmental processes and policy development:

Provide inputs to the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Commission on the Status of Women;
Provide support to the Policy Advisor in liaising with UN Women colleagues and others, as relevant, to ensure coordination with intergovernmental initiatives.

Contribute to knowledge management:

Manage and update UN Women’s Gender Equality Constitutional Database;
Manage the Community of Practice on Women’s Access to Justice;
Facilitate within the Section the effective planning and exchange of materials and knowledge products related the thematic area;
Maintain 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 areas related to justice and constitutions based on an agreed format and system;
Provide feedback/information to UN Women offices on case studies and other related knowledge products as requested, under the guidance of the supervisor;
Provide administrative support for the organization of training and learning events of UN Women staff and partners in the thematic area.

Key Performance Indicators:

The key results emanating from the quality of research and programme support provided by the incumbent will impact on the overall quality of the organization’s policies in the area of justice and constitutional reforms, thus contributing indirectly to achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 5, 10 and 16.

Quality research and analysis which improves the delivery of support and guidance to field offices;
Quality inputs to the development of the workplan which leads to timely delivery of outputs;
Quality knowledge products;
Quality support to the Policy Advisor in her intergovernmental process duties;
Up to date roster and database.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Inclusive Collaboration;
Stakeholder Engagement;
Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of gender related issues including the in the area of justice and constitution-making;
Ability to contribute in the undertaking of policy research and preparing quantitative studies, utilizing statistical methodologies, knowledge of database applications for statistical analysis;
Proven ability to draft policy papers, speeches, briefings etc.;
Ability to contribute in organizing and completing multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
Ability to support the handling a large volume of work under time constraints;
Ability to support and sustain effective relationships with clients, demonstrating understanding of client’s perspective; anticipate client needs and address them promptly;
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’s degree (or equivalent) in law, political science or international development is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in policy analysis in gender, constitutions and access to justice.

Languages:

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

Application Information:

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;
UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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.