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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.Established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A / 64/289, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), is implementing actions to the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; women's empowerment; and achieving equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The mandate of UN Women is to lead and coordinate the United Nations system to ensure that gender equality commitments are translated into action around the world. It provides strong and consistent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts and builds effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.UN Women has a programme presence in Central African Republic (CAR) since July 2015 and is in the process of becoming a full country office in 2021, to support the Central African authorities in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment as well as providing a multisectoral response to the specific needs of women in times of crisis for the implementation of the recommendations made by women on the side lines of the Bangui Forum in May 2015. It focuses its interventions on achieving the following strategic objectives: women's economic empowerment; promoting leadership and women's participation in decision-making processes, strengthening women's role for peace and security in CAR; the integration of the gender dimension in the humanitarian response; and the fight against violence against women.UN Women works to support women's engagement in peace and security to promote improved implementation, and monitoring and reporting of global commitments on women and peace and security, including as set out in Beijing Platform for Action and in Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015), relevant Statements by the President of the Security Council, as well as related accountability frameworks established by the UN system. The UN Women works to strengthen the capacity of actors engaged in inclusive peacebuilding and national dialogue processes to enhance women's participation and influence and to secure gender-equality outcomes. In this regard, UN Women supports inclusive engagement of women in all stages of negotiation, signature and implementation of the 2019 Peace Accord while pursuing advocacy for the effective participation of women in peacebuilding and community social cohesion mechanisms at national levels.Cognizant of the difficult humanitarian situation of CAR (among the worst humanitarian crisis worldwide) and the over-representation of women among the most vulnerable, UN Women supports the humanitarian country team in providing inclusive assistance to those that need it while addressing the exacerbation of gender inequality and discrimination due to the conflict and humanitarian context, including through implementing a Peace-Humanitarian-Development Nexus programming and supporting Durable Solutions to displaced people including livelihood based solutions. As a new member of the Humanitarian Country Team, UN Women is expected to provide increased support through emergency interventions, as well as ensure the local implementation of its new Humanitarian Strategy 2022-2025.While Central African Republic remains one of the worst humanitarian crises, the country is currently struck by internal and external new crises which are affecting a vast majority of women and girls. Since April 2023, the northern parts of the country, particularly north-east (Vakaga and Haute-Kotto) and north-west (Ouham and Lim-Pendé), have seen successive influx of asylum-seekers, fleeing the conflicts in Sudan and Chad, establishing in already vulnerable communities, and in flooding-prone areas. Out of the estimated 55,000 people who have fled their respective countries, including central African returnees, women and children represent at least 85% (and up to 98% in some groups). These crises, and particularly in Sudan, have also disrupted supply value chains and lead to stark increase of prices on the markets in neighboring Prefectures (Vakaga particularly), which heightened the food insecurity in these areas and appeared as source of tension between forcibly displaced persons (refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced persons IDPs), returnees, and host communities over the limited resources available.Following thorough needs analysis conducted as part of Japan funded project (Vakaga and Haute-Kotto), and as part of humanitarian team assessments (Ouham and Lim-Pendé), to address the needs of the majority of women that are victims of displacement and stretched host communities, as well as supporting the capacity of women and women organisations in providing emergency response, UN Women, with support from the Government, will implement the project "Providing emergency support to mitigate the impact of regional crises (Sudan, Chad) on women and girls and their communities in North-western and north-eastern parts of CAR". Through the 12 months project, the following expected results: Increase the access of at least 35 000 people (asylum-seekers, internally displaced and returnees as well as host communities) to basic social services and their social protection, especially women and girls and supporting integration of gender in emergency humanitarian interventions;Support food security for women and girls and their families in the most affected communities;Provide protection mechanisms, prevent community violence and foster social cohesion between the incoming and host populations, through nexus-approach and community-based initiatives piloted by women.Reporting to the Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action Programme Manager, the Humanitarian Analyst will contribute to the effective coordination of the humanitarian activities of UN Women Country Office, particularly in the context of the implementation of the Project "Providing emergency support to mitigate the impact of regional crises (Sudan, Chad) on women and girls and their communities in North-western and north-eastern parts of CAR". The Humanitarian Analyst will support coordination and monitoring of the implementation of our humanitarian field interventions, providing technical and capacity support to humanitarian actors, as well as develop relevant knowledge products on humanitarian action. Key Functions and Accountabilities1-     Support the coordination of the Humanitarian Action Projects' implementationCoordinate the Japan Supplementary Budget (JSB) humanitarian projects workplan development and implementation according to projects documents;Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of workplans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports for the Programme Manager's review and approval;Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with field partners;Record and maintain documents on relevant project activities, issues, and risks. 2-     Facilitate coordination with field partners, humanitarian clusters and other stakeholders to support projects' implementationCoordinate relationships with humanitarian clusters and field partners to support implementation and expansion of the Japan Supplementary Budget Project, raise potential problems and suggest programmatic solutions to the Programme Manager;Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives, as needed.3-     Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the humanitarian action project interventionsGather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on projects from the planning to the evaluation stages;Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds; coordinate the organization regular monitoring visits, as required;Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;Provide inputs from JSB Humanitarian projects to programme activities and results, as well as to Country Office reporting as relevant.4-     Support in building partnerships and in developing resource mobilization strategiesProvide inputs to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.5-     Advocate and facilitate knowledge building, management and communicationDocument the project implementation process and products;Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally;Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.6-     The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:  Functional Competencies:Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsGood budget and finance skills Good knowledge of Results Based ManagementAbility to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendationsGood analytical skillsKnowledge of UN programme management systemsEducation and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.Experience:At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component humanitarian project interventions with partners is required. Experience in working on gender in humanitarian context would be desirable.Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating humanitarian projects is desirable.Experience working with the United Nations is desirable.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).Working knowledge of French would be an added advantageStatements :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.In accordance with the UN Staff Regulation 4.5 (b) A temporary appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal. A temporary appointment shall not be converted to any other type of appointment. This temporary appointment is budgeted for a maximum term of 364 days.         ______________________________________________________________________ How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________ 

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.Established in 2019, the Cluster Office covers both Tunisia and Libya, with dedicated programme teams and shared supporting and management units. In Tunisia, UN Women focused on three areas – Governance and Women's Political Participation, Women's Economic Empowerment and Women's Peace and Security, and working with various stakeholders from Government, CSO and Parliament to ensure gender is mainstreamed in public policies and strategies, legislative reforms and in political and economic participation processes. In Libya, UN Women has strengthened its programme presence in Libya, responding to the complex governance, humanitarian, development and security challenges through its triple mandate. UN Women's Libya is working to strengthen women's political participation, ensure gender-responsive economic recovery, coordinate gender mainstreaming within the UNCT in Libya, integrate women's needs into the current humanitarian response, and ensure their full participation in humanitarian consultations and processes. Reporting to the Country Representative, the Planning and Reporting analyst will provide support to the Country Representative and the Head of Programmes in strategic programme planning, reporting and monitoring. Description of ResponsibilitiesProvide support to the Country Representative in strategic planning for the Tunisia and Libya Cluster OfficeProvide substantive inputs on the formulation of concept notes for UN Women's intervention areas; as well as the office's strategic note;Provide inputs to the development of country programming processes and products, including the including the annual workplan, strategic note, and programme/ project documents, the preparation of United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and other UN system joint programming documents;Follow up on required action/outstanding issues and report on outcome/ result. Alert the Country Representative/ CCO on critical issues to be addressed.Facilitate and substantively contribute to the incorporation of monitoring and reporting into programme formulationFacilitate and substantively contribute to the development of monitoring indicators, monitoring calendars, and field monitoring plans and quality assurance processes;Include inputs from relevant evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations into programme formulation;Contribute to annual work plan monitoring, reviews and reporting;Provide technical support to Staff and partners in developing Performance Monitoring Frameworks (PMFs), systems and plans, and Baseline Surveys;Facilitate the reporting of results to internal (Senior Management) and external (Executive Board, Donors) audiencesFacilitate the process of the CO meeting internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines, including annual reporting process;Coordinate with Programme Team to ensure that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardized across programmes;Support with the draft donor and programme reports, including in meeting quality and timely delivery and RBM language; Identify relevant evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations and input them into programme reporting;Review progress reports submitted by partners and provide feedback to improve quality and timeliness of reporting; Collect and maintain data for country, regional and global corporate reports, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations.Contribute to Monitoring and Reporting:Support Strategic and Bi-Annual Planning ensuring alignment with cooperate guidelines and standards;Support the country office periodic reporting ensuring timeliness and quality of information and data (quarterly and annual);Provide inputs into the Country Office project proposals and plans, guiding the development of results framework based on Results-Based Management principles;Coordinate the Country Office's contribution to the Results Groups monitoring, evaluation and reporting function including but not limited to UNINFO data management.Contribute to knowledge building and capacity buildingIdentify and disseminate good practices, lessons and knowledge, as identified through programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities;Work with communication specialist to identify and highlight results and stories to share with donors and external audience. Provide technical guidance on Results Based Management (RMB) and Monitoring and Evaluation to all programme teams and partners, including conducting practical training as required.Contribute to capacity development including tools, training materials and packages;Facilitate capacity-building opportunities for staff and partners in the country in the areas of Results Based Management (RBM), monitoring and evaluation; Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Good knowledge of gender equity and women's empowerment issuesGood knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency coordination processesStrong knowledge of results-based programme planning and managementAbility to promote and monitor inclusion of gender-specific objectives, indicators, targets and activities in the UN agencies programmesGood analytical skillsAbility to provide advice and support.  Qualifications: Education and certification: Master's degree (or equivalent) in international development, public administration, public policy, or other relevant social science field is requiredA first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.Experience:At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience working with programme planning and design is required Experience in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of programmes is required.Experience working in gender equality and women's rights at the international level is desirable.Experience working in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programs is desirable.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Language Requirements:Fluency in English and French is required.Knowledge of Arabic is an asset. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).Statements :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.        ______________________________________________________________________ How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________ 

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.UN Women is deeply committed to the elimination of all forms of violence against women. The Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (PSEA and SH) are of highest priority to UN Women and the organization is devoted to having the highest standards in place to ensure they are tackled effectively. The Human Resource Division is responsible for the timely, accurate, equitable, effective and efficient delivery of all human resources management services, i.e. strategic staff planning, recruitment, staff administration , organizational and design and learning/career development, for the continuous development and improvement in human resource operations, policies, and methods to align with UN Women evolving business needs and for providing advisory support to the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of UN Women's overall mission, strategy and plans of actions.The Human Resource Workplace Relations team is responsible for supporting the creation and maintenance of an inclusive, diverse, productive and positive work environment in UN Women and is the organizational unit responsible for UN Women's internal response to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH).Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Workplace Relations Advisor, the PSEA and SH Specialist will provide technical support and guidance on matters related to the internal prevention of and response to SEA and SH but will also support in the areas of workplace relations and standards of conduct at HQ and at various field locations.  Key Functions and Accountabilities:Provide technical guidance and support on UN Women policies and procedures to address SEA and SHAct as a focal point for internal and UN system-wide taskforces and working groups related to SEA and SH and in this capacity build relationships across the organization and liaise with UN agencies and other stakeholders; Support the implementation of UN Women policies and procedures for tackling SEA and SH;Contribute to all system-wide requirements for a strengthened United Nations response to SEA and SH;Support the implementation of the organizational SEA and SH risk assessment and mitigation processes as part of enterprise risk management;Develop and facilitate the implementation of the annual corporate PSEA and SH workplans and support the operationalization of the PSEA and SH workplans in country offices;Provide technical guidance concerning appropriate prevention, risk mitigation and response strategies to advance a victim/survivor-centered approach;Guide personnel on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH as well as standards of conduct at HQ, as well as country and regional office locations.Coordinate UN Women's network of in-country PSEA and SH Focal pointsCoordinate and monitor UN Women in-country PSEA and SH focal points network;Develop content and conduct UN Women in-country PSEA and SH focal points capacity-building workshops;Provide high-quality support to in-country PSEA and SH focal points to implement their terms of reference;Manage a community of practice and provide regular updates to promote knowledge and experience/best practices exchange among UN Women in-country PSEA and SH focal points.Provide awareness-raising and training support Contribute to the organization's outreach and awareness raising efforts on personnel rights, responsibilities, obligations, and protection in relation to SEA and SH;Develop, update and conduct trainings on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH as well as standards of conduct at HQ and field locations;Facilitate information sharing and disseminate communication material among country and regional offices as well as other UN agencies on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH.Provide reporting and knowledge management support:Prepare accurate and quality analysis, statistics and progress reports in relation to SEA and SH;Draft briefing notes, talking points and presentations for different stakeholders including member states and oversight bodies;Assist in the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities. As needed, undertake survey initiatives; design data collection tools; review, analyze and interpret responses.Contribute to the creation of a respectful and inclusive organizational culture: Support the design and implementation of actions aiming at nurturing a diverse and empowered workforce and advancing an Inclusive UN-Women Culture in relation to UN Women Strategic Plan;Support knowledge management and the promotion of a comprehensive understanding of HR policies and initiatives related to the organizational culture, standards of conduct, and workplace relations through targeted engagement across the organization. Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:  Functional Competencies:Demonstrated commitment to UN Women's mission, vision and values Demonstrated cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Ability to produce qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner Ability to manage complexities, shift priorities, and work effectively without constant supervision Knowledge of application of policies, standards, protocol procedures and HR guidelines, rules and regulations to deliver accurate and effective client service Ability to maintain constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners Knowledge of SEA and SH prevention principles, standards, trends, and developments worldwide. Ability to adhere to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients in a visible and sensitive process Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex processes and issues clearly to a diverse audience. Proven ability to produce high quality written work within short timeframesOrganization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced) Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines Education and certification: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) from an accredited educational institution in human rights, law, development studies, gender studies, social sciences, or another related field:A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in addressing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and/or sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), as well as in policy development and reporting within the UN system or an international organization.Experience in interactive/innovative training approaches engaging professionals, including e-learning methodologies is required. Experience in conducting successful workshops and training of trainers (ToT).Minimum 2 years of work experience at the global level.Language: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).Statements :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.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)        ______________________________________________________________________ How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

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 Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD) works to strengthen UN Women's position as a partner of choice for gender equality and the empowerment of women (GEWE) among governments and private sector actors around the world. The Division does this by positioning GEWE in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora, and engaging with governments and private sector corporations, foundations and individuals as policy, programme and resource partners.The Communications & Advocacy Section at UN Women Headquarters in New York supports the positioning of women's empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international agenda and establishes UN Women's role as the global authority in this context. This entails developing and promoting high-quality content, communicating about UN Women's work through digital and social media and engaging a global audience online.Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Section, the Social Media Specialist is responsible for leading the global social media content strategies, policies and activities of UN Women and provides guidance and training to colleagues in the field.The Social Media Specialist works in close collaboration with Multimedia Specialist, the Web Editor and the Media Specialists to ensure successful and integrated content creation and distribution.  Key Functions and Accountabilities:1. Oversee the Social Media Strategy for UN Women.Oversee the design and implementation of the global social media strategy for UN Women.Lead the conceptualization, design, planning, execution and evaluation of UN Women's social media content.Lead an agile, news driven social media content and engagement strategy for UN Women's social media channels by tapping into relevant social media conversation with impactful messaging. Provide oversight and guidance on the monitoring and moderation of social media networks and platforms to ensure relevant engagement opportunities are flagged and acted upon. Continue to increase growth of social media supporters and quality engagement through advanced social media analytics and the use of industry standard audience social media monitoring and management tools. Lead on global social media risk and crisis management strategies.2. Lead and implement the social media capacity building strategy. Lead on capacity building strategy for the global communication network in regard to UN Women branded social media accounts.Develop and continuously update guidelines and standards for the use of social media, both personally and professionally, by UN Women staff.Provide tailored, relevant guidance and assistance to country and regional office social media portfolios and build capacity globally for ongoing effective social media engagement.Oversee the creation of new UN Women social media accounts and ensure the professional and centralized set-up to ensure strong social media governance.Provide expert knowledge and support to regional and field offices during crisis communication moments.3. Develop and implement the global communication campaign for UN Women.Provide expert input on social media elements of global campaigns, including vendor selection and managementOversee development of social media content package for large multi-lingual campaigns on a global level, including activation of global communication network.Develop and implement influencer engagement strategies. Lead metrics analysis for social media of global campaigns.4. Lead and manage the social media team.Recruit and performance manage, coach, mentor and manage social media staff and consultants. Mentor team members.Manage day-to-day operations of the social media team, including the budget, recruitment and performance management processes and relevant consultancy contracts.Lead the inputs of the social media team into the unit's work plan.  Oversee procurement of relevant tools, equipment and vendors for the social media team.5.    Coordinate and facilitate partnership building.Represent UN Women in interagency groups focused on social media.Manage the relationship with platforms.Conduct partnership and influencer mapping and engagement strategy.6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The Social Media Specialist supervises and leads a team comprising of several staff members and four consultants.   Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:  Functional Competencies:Expert level knowledge of major social media platforms and proven experience in strategic social media outreach at the international level.Strong team leadership skills, incl. track record of managing a global, hybrid team.Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale social media strategies and campaigns.Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated experience in social media content production.In-depth understanding of the integration of multimedia elements in social media content production.Strong editorial judgment, including ethical and political awareness.Strong awareness of digital trends and changes in the social and digital landscape.Knowledge of development issues considered a strong asset. Education and Certification:A Master's degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:At least 7 years of experience managing large-scale social media accounts at the international level is required.Experience in leading a mid-sized social media team, incl. recruitment and performance management is required.Experience in overseeing content creation for multiple channels and in the use of advanced tools for social media management and evaluation is required.Experience in the development and implementation of global communication and advocacy campaigns and producing daily content in a in sensitive and fast-moving news environments is required.Experience in developing guidance and capacity building support for a global communication network required and providing expert advice in reputational risk situations is required. Languages:Fluency in English is required.Fluency in French or Spanish is particularly desirable.Knowledge of another UN language (Russian, Arabic and/or Chinese) is desirable. Statements :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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.

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. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world.   In this context, the Communications and Advocacy section at UN Women Headquarters in New York, supports the positioning of women's empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international agenda and establishes UN Women's role as the global authority. This entails developing high-quality visual, interactive and digital content and campaigns that communicates about UN Women's work, its brand and gender equality initiatives across digital platforms.  Reporting to the Global Lead for Communications and Advocacy, the Digital Communications Specialist will specifically support a digital transformation effort to upgrade, connect and integrate the digital infrastructure of the organization. This will enable the section to more effectively engage audiences across multiple platforms. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Lead the delivery of global web platforms for external communications and engagement.Oversee the product vision of UN Women web platform, ensure continuous improvement and development of UN Women's external web platform portfolio. Define high-level requirements for the platforms, specify product needs and manage product roadmap for digital platforms. Understand user needs and define and prioritize feature requirements in close collaboration with programme units and other divisions within the organization. Lead vendors and oversee the development lifecycle of digital products in partnership with the Information, Systems and Technology Unit.  Track product performance; research and determine future product needs. Manage internal stakeholders and update them regularly on product development.  2. Oversee the identification, implementation, and operation of global digital platforms. Lead needs assessment to identify requirements for digital platforms, including digital asset management system, social media management platform and digital analytics to support and expand the organization's digital operations. Track and assess platform performance to share insights regarding the platforms with stakeholders. Identify and provide recommendations for new and emerging technology platforms to stakeholders.3. Lead UN Women's digital consolidation plan in close collaboration with the Information Systems and Telecommunications (IST) unit and the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID).Enhance UN Women digital presence at the global, regional and country level by supervising the design and implementation of new templates to upgrade the user experience in UN Women institutional channels. Integrate current knowledge microsites into UN Women Knowledge Hub. In close coordination with PPID units, consolidate all organizational knowledge in one place to ensure seamless user interaction with UN Women products.  Lead the integration of all data portals into one data hub, using the UN Women Count/ Data Hub portal as the base. Connect UN Women websites at the global, regional and country level with the knowledge, data and transparency portals. Conduct technical training and support to different stakeholders across the organization to use UN Women digital platform. Supervise the work of vendors responsible for designing and implementing the digital consolidation plan.4. In partnership with the Governance Specialist and the IST Unit lead digital governance efforts with the aim of maintaining a cohesive global digital presence.Provide strategic guidance on the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for UN Women's public facing digital presence.5. Lead the implementation and management of Google Marketing Platform ensuring alignment with organizational goals, Key tasks include: Defining actionable KPIs in collaboration with the Communications team. Implementing Google Analytics 4 and upgrading to Google Analytics 360 for advanced insights. Managing marketing tags and tracking codes using Google Tag Manager. Analyzing audience behavior, content performance, and user journeys using integrated tools. Developing custom dashboards for real-time visualization of campaign metrics and insights. Oversee the proper implementation of M&E frameworks for the various projects and initiatives in the unit.6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The position will supervise a small team consisting of one staff and consultants. Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Expert level knowledge of major social media platforms and proven experience in strategic social media outreach at the international level.Strong team leadership skills, incl. track record of managing a global, hybrid team.Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale social media strategies and campaigns.Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated experience in social media content production.In-depth understanding of the integration of multimedia elements in social media content production.Strong editorial judgment, including ethical and political awareness.Strong awareness of digital trends and changes in the social and digital landscape.Knowledge of development issues considered a strong asset. Education and Certification:Advanced university degree in communication, management, digital media, or other related discipline.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Project management certification would be desirable.Experience:At least seven years of professional work experience in digital communications, digital product management or digital delivery and user experience, including five years in digital publishing and operations. Proven experience working with elements needed for creating and maintaining a web presence, such as web content management systems, hosting, web development, design, and user experience is required. Proven experience of working in the field of digital governance in a large, decentralized organization is required. Experience in teaching, training, or other capacity building activities is required. Experience working with technology risk management or compliance is, specifically in a humanitarian or not-for-profit environment is desirable. Proven record of accomplishment in delivery of complex projects in an online environment is desirable. Extensive experience with identifying problems before they arise and determining potential risk mitigation strategies is required. Strong ability to think strategically and to formulate strategy to enable broader organizational initiatives is required.Languages:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Statements :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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. 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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 West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) in Dakar coordinates and provides oversight to 10 country offices,[1] and provides on-demand support in coordination with UN partners in countries across the region where UN Women has not presence. [2] The Regional Office also plays a key role in ensuring the coordination mandate of UN Women as well as support country offices' resource mobilization efforts. WCARO serves as the hub of technical assistance, policy guidance and oversight, as well as thought leadership on gender equality and women's empowerment issues in the region.Women's political participation is one of UN Women's primary areas of work, recognizing the role of women's equal participation in politics in strong and stable democratic processes and inclusive societies. It is covered under the Entity's Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Impact Area 1 – Participation and Governance in Public Life: "Women and girls participate in leadership and decision making and benefit from gender responsive governance"; and across several Systemic Outcomes of the Strategic Plan, mainly: Outcome 1 on normative frameworks and policies, Outcome 5 on Voice Leadership and Agency; and Outcome 7 on UN coordination.The work includes, inter alia: supporting legal and policy reforms that facilitate women's participation in public life; strengthened capacities of diverse women to engage in political life; support parliamentary bodies to deliver gender equality reforms; support legal and policy responses to prevent, monitor and mitigate violence against women in politics; improve knowledge, data and statistics on women's political participation; support women leaders in gender-sensitive political institutions including legislative bodies at national and local levels; and support initiatives aimed at changing gender norms so that women are accepted as legitimate and effective leaders. UN Women works with a range of partners and stakeholders to ensure more women of all ages fully participate, lead, and engage in political institutions. Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director, and matrixed to the Women Political Participation Global Advisor Political Participation in Headquarters the Policy Advisor, Women's Political Participation (WPP) will oversee the development of WPP programmes in the region, provide capacity building to Country Offices (CO), establish and strengthen partnerships, and develop relevant knowledge products on WPP; and support implementation, monitoring and reporting on global and regional agreements norms and standards.[1] Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.[2] Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, Tchad, and Togo. Functions:1-     Oversee the development of a WPP strategy for the region Manage the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the delivery of technical assistance, policy advocacy and programme support in the region;Manage the development of regional programme documents on WPP in collaboration with COs, and the Political Participation team in Headquarters.Oversee the contextualization/ localization of programme documents, country strategies, and knowledge products, and ensure proper monitoring and reporting in WPP.2-     Lead the provision of capacity building support to Country Office teams and partnersProvide substantive and policy support to COs and UN Women teams to implement and localize corporate guidance, knowledge products and tools on WPP, ensuring policy and strategic coherence, and avoiding duplication.Develop, implement, and monitor capacity building initiatives on key priority topics in the region.Conduct capacity building and substantive sessions through in-person trainings, induction, webinars, workshops, cross regional dialogues, and exchanges and through the coordination mandate to learn what others do better and replicate.Manage surge capacity deployments as needed, experts, practitioners, trainers, academics, etc.Lead country office teams in developing and strengthening policies, projects/programs and modalities to engage in key normative processes (incl. Commission of the Status of Women, UN General Assembly, and other regional and sub-regional processes) to support the implementation of global norms and standards; and ensuring proper monitoring;3-     Support WCARO' s coordination mandate on Women's Political Participation:Provide substantive support on WPP to UN entities in mainstreaming gender into joint programmes on electoral assistance and WPP more broadly (including Peace Building Fund projects) and strategic documents (CCA/UNSDCF).Guided by relevant UN policy frameworks, support gender mainstreaming into joint programming on electoral assistance.Coordinate high-level advocacy on WPP within relevant inter-agency task forces and support timely and quality inputs as needed to inform Senior Management's participation in the SG Executive Committee (EC) and follow up with Country Offices on the implementation of relevant EC's Decisions and other relevant task teams. Build, leverage, and maintain alliances and strategic partnerships for the advancement of WPP, the regional and continental structures and entities including The African Union, The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), civil society groups and networks, academics, and other non-governmental organizations. Maintain close contact with relevant staff in UN-Women Liaison Office in Addis Ababa and HQ.Work closely with and provide advice to regional/ national bodies and interagency groups that influence national policies related to women's political participation and where necessary represent UN-Women.4-     Manage the resource mobilization strategy for WPP in the region. Participate in the implementation, monitoring and periodic updating of the resource mobilization strategy on WPP in the region, Research and analyze information on donors; prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation. Provide technical support to field-based presences in the region in mobilizing resources for the implementation of WPP, including through substantive inputs to resource mobilization programme documents and consultations with donors as needed;5-     Lead the design of WPP in the region and the development of relevant knowledge productsLead the provision of policy recommendations and guidance to strategic planning and positioning on WPP;Contribute substantively and lead existing thematic and gender equality networks to better connect UN Women and partners;Lead the research, development, and presentation of analytical reports, research papers, briefing notes, background papers, summaries, correspondence on WPP; Provide thematic support to the Regional Director's high level advocacy efforts in support to Member States in conducting a review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing +30) in 2025.Lead regional engagement on the elaboration and implementation CEDAW Committee general recommendation 40 (2024) on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems. Provide thematic oversight of COs' corporate planning and reporting including development of Country Offices' Strategic Notes and Work Plans and ensure quality assurance of COs' reports during the elaboration of the Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR).Provide technical support and policy advice to programme/project managers/ specialists in country offices (COs) to implement WPP programmes aligned with corporate direction and messaging, and in compliance with UN System wide policies. Support will include thematic assessments and in-country missions to overcome financial, programmatic, and operational challenges in the field.Provide substantive support by strengthening country offices' capacities through CCA and UNSDCF processes; and by engaging with the UNCTs and closely supporting Resident Coordinators' Offices.Support to NRAS focusing on: i) providing technical support to the UNCTs to ensure gender mainstreaming in national gender strategies and UNSDCF and CCA processes; ii) on demand support to UN Agencies to integrate gender in their specific strategic plans or joint programming; and iii) working with NRAs to meet gender equality requirements with a specific focus on implementation of Beijing+25 recommendations related to WPP, the SDGs, and other normative work.Identify promising practices, technical expertise, and strategic opportunities.6-     Manage knowledge building and sharing for WPPManage the Regional Community or Practice on Women's Political Participation, including identify, codify and disseminate lessons learned and good practices in collaboration with country offices; and liaise with HQ focal point for ongoing contribution to the global thematic Community of Practice.Ensure technical skills and knowledge are shared within and among CO/ NRAS;Manage and monitor the regional knowledge platform and innovative approaches in WPP.Provide quality assurance of COs' knowledge products in line with corporate strategies.Maintain up-to-date relevant thematic regional data; and integrate analysis to policy-oriented advocacy and corporate support (e.g., briefing notes, background papers, region-specific reports).7-     Lead and manage personnel under their supervision Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision by provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership as well as performance feedback and coaching. Ensure performance assessment are completed on time and identify learning and development opportunities to support personnel's engagement. Ensure all personnel under their supervision are fully aware of UN Women's workplace relations policies. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The incumbent will build and lead a team of three personnel.  Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:  Functional Competencies:Excellent knowledge of Women's Political Participation (including issues related to democratic development, electoral assistance, campaigns, legal frameworks, political parties, legislatures, local government);Strong knowledge of the region;Knowledge of the UN System;Excellent networking skills;Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising; Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research;Ability to advocate and provide policy advice; Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.Ability to write policy papers, speeches, briefings;Excellent knowledge of programme development, implementation, results-based management and reportingAbility to work collaboratively in diverse teams, as well as strong communication skills.Ability to undertake frequent travel within the West and Central Africa region. Education and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in political science, gender studies, law, human rights, international relations or other social science fields is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:At least 10 years progressively responsible experience in designing and managing programmes and advocating for women's political empowerment, ideally with some experience in developing countries;Experience in programme, policy analysis, and strategic planning is required;Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil society organizations internationally and in the field is required;Experience working with the UN system is an asset;Experience working in the West and Central Africa Region is an asset.Language requirements:Fluency in English and knowledge of French are required;Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Statements :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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. 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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 scope and depth of work of the Deputy Regional Director requires experience and in-depth understanding of gender and development issues in the East and Southern Africa region as well as Programme and management expertise, to provide Country Offices (CO), Multi-Country offices (MCO) and programmes with the support they need to translate UN Women's strategic plans into effective development initiatives and results and build strong partnerships. The Deputy Regional Director will support effective coordination and integration of gender perspectives in UN Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) to promote coherence in the UN system's work on gender equality and the empowerment of women with colleagues in UN organizations.Reporting to the Regional Director, East and Southern Africa, the Deputy Director oversees the strategic development of the portfolio and oversight of programme implementation in the region, to ensure delivery results as planned in UN Women's Strategic Plan, regional strategies and accountability framework. At the country level, where UN Women does not have a presence, the Regional Office (RO) will provide integrated policy and technical support to United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) so as to ensure a stronger, more coordinated response to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment at the national level. At the Regional level, within the UN's regional coordination mechanisms and UN Development Group (UNDG) regional interagency mechanisms, the Deputy Regional Director will   manage the regional programmes and monitor regional programme and project implementation, oversee the operations of the office and build strategic partnerships at the policy and programme level. Description of Responsibilities :Provide advisory and specialized strategic support to the Regional Director and Regional Office:Advise, guide, and provide substantive inputs to the regional strategy and to the formulation of relevant, high quality, results-based and rights-based country programmes and projects;Prepare policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of a coherent regional strategy;Assess the country level and sub-regional level annual work plans and present and make recommendations and conclusions to assist in development planning;Serve as a member of the RO senior management team.Manage programme management and monitoring of the projects/programmes in the region:Manage and monitor the development of systems, processes and mechanisms to support effective programme planning, implementation, monitoring and timely progress reporting; Finalize reports for HQ on progress of programme implementation;Oversee the implementation of regional programmes;Lead the monitoring of progress on mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators and timely action/decision and/or provide timely support; Identify areas that may require improvement and capture best practices/lessons learned;Manage the timely allocation of funds to offices in the region. Monitor and ensure the appropriate utilization of resources approved and allocated to regional programmes and projects;Review and evaluate proposals submitted to the RO and finalize donor proposals and reports.Oversee the Regional Office's operations:Oversee the operational services and ensure delivery of- financial, procurement and IT services-- of UN Women regional and country programmes and projects;Ensure compliance of all services according to rules, regulations, processes and procedures and UN Women accountability framework;Provide technical support to preparation of the regional budget preparation and submission process.Advocate for UN Women's mandate and lead UN Inter-Agency coordination and intergovernmental support:Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF development planning of programmes;Finalize reports for presentation to inter-governmental bodies such as the Commission on the Status of Women, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs;Provide technical inputs and support to the Regional Director and Country Representatives in establishing and maintaining effective consultations with governments, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on program development and implementation, resource mobilization and sustained partnerships;Represent UN Women in UNCTs in countries where UN Women has a programme presence as required;Act as Officer in Charge and represent Regional Director when requested.Provide strategic partnership building and resource mobilization strategies support to the Regional Director:Provide strategic support to the development of regional resource mobilization efforts to the RO and COs/MCO as necessary;Review donor reports from COs/MCO for quality assurance and compliance with commitment met and accountability framework established and to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.Participate in knowledge management and capacity building efforts Ensure regular assessments of regional and country strategic and implementation plans. Identify lessons learned and areas of emphasis to guide programme improvements and future strategic development plan;Manage the process of collecting and sharing lessons learned on gender equality and women's empowerment to build knowledge and capacity of partners and stakeholders; Design and implement capacity building training activities to enhance skills and knowledge in Results Based Management, results based budgeting, and systematic quality assurance. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:  The team comprises 55 staff members under various contract modalities. The incumbent oversees a range of thematic leads, including four direct reports (P4-level staff). This role also encompasses the management of the Somalia Office, which includes supervising the P5 level (Country Programme Manager). Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:  Functional Competencies:Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;Excellent knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches;Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them;Demonstrated political acumen and technical capacity in representing the organization effectively in national and international fora to advocate and to promote organizational priorities, initiatives;Knowledge of country and/or region;Knowledge of UN system. Qualifications :Education:Master's degree (or equivalent) in a development-related area, including economics, public policy or other social science fields is required;A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines intellectual, strategic and managerial leadership in development programmes some of which should be in the area of gender equality, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds, Programs, or UN Mission is required. Experience with managing, supporting and overseeing development policy-making, programme and operations management, resource mobilization and partnership creation is required. Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirableLanguages:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset. Statements :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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. 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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.Brazil is an upper middle-income, and the most diverse and unequal country in Latin America. The root causes of inequalities are based on gender, race, colour, ethnicity, and class, and reflected in all economic, social, political, cultural, and environmental domains. These inequalities intersect and are exacerbated by other social characteristics, such as age, disability, and place of residence and were worsened by a complex and ambiguous context in the last few years. Brazil has undergone significant changes over the last years in the economic and sociopolitical landscape and the COVID-19 pandemic deepened gaps in sustainable development and the guarantee of human rights. On the other hand, there are innumerous opportunities in place to foster transformative changes. The current government prioritized the multilateralism, acceleration of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, social inclusion, climate change mitigation, and gender, race, and ethnicity equality. In 2024, Brazil holds the presidency of the G20 and will host in 2025 the COP30 and the BRICS. It is a country with a vibrant and diverse women's movement, with the highest number of public development banks and Women's Empowerment Principles signatory companies. The UN Women Country Programme in Brazil is implemented in line with the national development priorities, as well as in the framework of the international commitments to gender equality and empowerment of women, as well as the UN frameworks and instruments on Human Rights, of which Brazil is signatory, such as the CEDAW, CERD, Beijing Platform for Action, Durban Action Plan, Agenda 2030, as well as the UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. It is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027. The UN Women Country Office in Brazil focuses on three key areas: Women lead, participate in, and benefit equally from governance systems. Women have income security, decent work, and economic autonomy. All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence.The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results.  Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member.The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Brazil Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Brazil CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Manage the strategic country programme planning and developmentDevelop and implement strategic direction of the country;Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design.2. Manage the Brazil Country OfficeLead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel.3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of  UN Country Team Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners;Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as requiredActively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processesActively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownershipEnsure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on developmentEnsure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. 4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events;Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategiesLead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.6. Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity buildingManage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy;Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the COPromote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;Lead the production of knowledge products.7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assetsMaintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assetsOversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training8. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsExcellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgroundsResults-oriented;  Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for allLeading, developing and empowering peopleAbility to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makersExcellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in countryExcellent analytical and conceptual thinkingStrong knowledge of UN systemAbility to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the countryExcellent networking skillsAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategiesExcellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills Education and Certification :Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.Experience :At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level is required.Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission is required.Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required.Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Language Requierments :Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.Working knowledge Spanish is desirable.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian). Statements :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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. 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BackgroundUN 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. Niger faces a complex situation. Due to its geographical location, the country is subject to climatic hazards linked to a hostile environmental context and prolonged periods of droughts resulting in a situation of chronic food insecurity. Furthermore, gender disparities in Niger persist across various dimensions. For instance, early marriage remains a challenge with 76.3% of women aged 20–24 years married or in a union before the age of 18. Moreover, since 2015, regions of Niger, particularly Diffa, Tillaberi, Dosso, and Tahoua along the border with Mali, have faced recurring attacks by non-state armed groups. Growing internal insecurity and regional political instability have a direct or indirect impact on overall economic performance, public finances, access to markets and basic services, causing missed educational opportunities and growing social tensions with attacks on rural populations, including women. It also triggered significant population movements, with mounting survival difficulties for refugees, and internally displaced persons. In July 2023, the military took over from President Bazoum. Niger joined Mali and Burkina Faso to form the Alliance of Sahel States to address security threats.Against this background, UN Women in Niger supports local and national efforts to promote gender equality and women's empowerment with a focus on the following areas: governance and decentralization; economic empowerment; gender-responsive budgeting; combating violence against women; and gender mainstreaming in national policies and programmes. The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the UN Women Regional Director for the West and Central Africa Region on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results.  Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member.The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Niger Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Niger CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Key Functions and Accountabilities1.  Manage the strategic country programme planning and developmentDevelop and implement strategic direction of the country;Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design. 2.  Manage the Niger Country OfficeLead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel.3.   Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of  UN Country Team Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners;Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as requiredActively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processesActively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownershipEnsure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on developmentEnsure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and  on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality ScorecardParticipate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested4.   Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events;Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality. 5.  Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategiesLead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.6.  Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity buildingManage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy;Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the COPromote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;Lead the production of knowledge products.7.  Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assetsMaintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assetsOversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training8.  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Incumbent leads a team of 29 personnel, includes 2 International Professional, 2 General Services and 5 National Officers as well as 20 affiliate personnel Competencies:Core values:IntegrityProfessionalism Respect for DiversityCore Competencies Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender IssuesAccountabilityCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInclusive CollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_ValuesFunctional CompetenciesExcellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsExcellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgroundsResults-oriented;  Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for allLeading, developing and empowering peopleAbility to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makersExcellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in countryExcellent analytical and conceptual thinkingStrong knowledge of UN systemAbility to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the countryExcellent networking skillsAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategiesExcellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills  Recruitment QualificationsEducation and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.Experience:At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level is required.Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission is required.Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.Experience working in a conflict or post conflict environment, preferably in West and Central Africa, is required.Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Language Requirements:Fluency in English and French is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).Statement: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.         ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________  

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. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world.   In this context, the Communications and Advocacy section at UN Women Headquarters in New York, supports the positioning of women's empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international agenda and establishes UN Women's role as the global authority. This entails developing high-quality visual, interactive and digital content and campaigns that communicates about UN Women's work, its brand and gender equality initiatives across digital platforms.  Reporting to the Global Lead for Communications and Advocacy, the Digital Communications Specialist will specifically support a digital transformation effort to upgrade, connect and integrate the digital infrastructure of the organization. This will enable the section to more effectively engage audiences across multiple platforms. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Lead the delivery of global web platforms for external communications and engagement.Oversee the product vision of UN Women web platform, ensure continuous improvement and development of UN Women's external web platform portfolio. Define high-level requirements for the platforms, specify product needs and manage product roadmap for digital platforms. Understand user needs and define and prioritize feature requirements in close collaboration with programme units and other divisions within the organization. Lead vendors and oversee the development lifecycle of digital products in partnership with the Information, Systems and Technology Unit.  Track product performance; research and determine future product needs. Manage internal stakeholders and update them regularly on product development.  2. Oversee the identification, implementation, and operation of global digital platforms. Lead needs assessment to identify requirements for digital platforms, including digital asset management system, social media management platform and digital analytics to support and expand the organization's digital operations. Track and assess platform performance to share insights regarding the platforms with stakeholders. Identify and provide recommendations for new and emerging technology platforms to stakeholders.3. Lead UN Women's digital consolidation plan in close collaboration with the Information Systems and Telecommunications (IST) unit and the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID).Enhance UN Women digital presence at the global, regional and country level by supervising the design and implementation of new templates to upgrade the user experience in UN Women institutional channels. Integrate current knowledge microsites into UN Women Knowledge Hub. In close coordination with PPID units, consolidate all organizational knowledge in one place to ensure seamless user interaction with UN Women products.  Lead the integration of all data portals into one data hub, using the UN Women Count/ Data Hub portal as the base. Connect UN Women websites at the global, regional and country level with the knowledge, data and transparency portals. Conduct technical training and support to different stakeholders across the organization to use UN Women digital platform. Supervise the work of vendors responsible for designing and implementing the digital consolidation plan.4. In partnership with the Governance Specialist and the IST Unit lead digital governance efforts with the aim of maintaining a cohesive global digital presence.Provide strategic guidance on the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for UN Women's public facing digital presence.5. Lead the implementation and management of Google Marketing Platform ensuring alignment with organizational goals, Key tasks include: Defining actionable KPIs in collaboration with the Communications team. Implementing Google Analytics 4 and upgrading to Google Analytics 360 for advanced insights. Managing marketing tags and tracking codes using Google Tag Manager. Analyzing audience behavior, content performance, and user journeys using integrated tools. Developing custom dashboards for real-time visualization of campaign metrics and insights. Oversee the proper implementation of M&E frameworks for the various projects and initiatives in the unit.6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The position will supervise a small team consisting of one staff and consultants. Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Expert level knowledge of major social media platforms and proven experience in strategic social media outreach at the international level.Strong team leadership skills, incl. track record of managing a global, hybrid team.Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale social media strategies and campaigns.Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated experience in social media content production.In-depth understanding of the integration of multimedia elements in social media content production.Strong editorial judgment, including ethical and political awareness.Strong awareness of digital trends and changes in the social and digital landscape.Knowledge of development issues considered a strong asset. Education and Certification:Advanced university degree in communication, management, digital media, or other related discipline.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Project management certification would be desirable.Experience:At least seven years of professional work experience in digital communications, digital product management or digital delivery and user experience, including five years in digital publishing and operations. Proven experience working with elements needed for creating and maintaining a web presence, such as web content management systems, hosting, web development, design, and user experience is required. Proven experience of working in the field of digital governance in a large, decentralized organization is required. Experience in teaching, training, or other capacity building activities is required. Experience working with technology risk management or compliance is, specifically in a humanitarian or not-for-profit environment is desirable. Proven record of accomplishment in delivery of complex projects in an online environment is desirable. Extensive experience with identifying problems before they arise and determining potential risk mitigation strategies is required. Strong ability to think strategically and to formulate strategy to enable broader organizational initiatives is required.Languages:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Statements :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.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)        ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________  

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 Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD) works to strengthen UN Women's position as a partner of choice for gender equality and the empowerment of women (GEWE) among governments and private sector actors around the world. The Division does this by positioning GEWE in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora, and engaging with governments and private sector corporations, foundations and individuals as policy, programme and resource partners.The Communications & Advocacy Section at UN Women Headquarters in New York supports the positioning of women's empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international agenda and establishes UN Women's role as the global authority in this context. This entails developing and promoting high-quality content, communicating about UN Women's work through digital and social media and engaging a global audience online.Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Section, the Social Media Specialist is responsible for leading the global social media content strategies, policies and activities of UN Women and provides guidance and training to colleagues in the field.The Social Media Specialist works in close collaboration with Multimedia Specialist, the Web Editor and the Media Specialists to ensure successful and integrated content creation and distribution.  Key Functions and Accountabilities:1. Oversee the Social Media Strategy for UN Women.Oversee the design and implementation of the global social media strategy for UN Women.Lead the conceptualization, design, planning, execution and evaluation of UN Women's social media content.Lead an agile, news driven social media content and engagement strategy for UN Women's social media channels by tapping into relevant social media conversation with impactful messaging. Provide oversight and guidance on the monitoring and moderation of social media networks and platforms to ensure relevant engagement opportunities are flagged and acted upon. Continue to increase growth of social media supporters and quality engagement through advanced social media analytics and the use of industry standard audience social media monitoring and management tools. Lead on global social media risk and crisis management strategies.2. Lead and implement the social media capacity building strategy. Lead on capacity building strategy for the global communication network in regard to UN Women branded social media accounts.Develop and continuously update guidelines and standards for the use of social media, both personally and professionally, by UN Women staff.Provide tailored, relevant guidance and assistance to country and regional office social media portfolios and build capacity globally for ongoing effective social media engagement.Oversee the creation of new UN Women social media accounts and ensure the professional and centralized set-up to ensure strong social media governance.Provide expert knowledge and support to regional and field offices during crisis communication moments.3. Develop and implement the global communication campaign for UN Women.Provide expert input on social media elements of global campaigns, including vendor selection and managementOversee development of social media content package for large multi-lingual campaigns on a global level, including activation of global communication network.Develop and implement influencer engagement strategies. Lead metrics analysis for social media of global campaigns.4. Lead and manage the social media team.Recruit and performance manage, coach, mentor and manage social media staff and consultants. Mentor team members.Manage day-to-day operations of the social media team, including the budget, recruitment and performance management processes and relevant consultancy contracts.Lead the inputs of the social media team into the unit's work plan.  Oversee procurement of relevant tools, equipment and vendors for the social media team.5.    Coordinate and facilitate partnership building.Represent UN Women in interagency groups focused on social media.Manage the relationship with platforms.Conduct partnership and influencer mapping and engagement strategy.6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The Social Media Specialist supervises and leads a team comprising of several staff members and four consultants.   Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Expert level knowledge of major social media platforms and proven experience in strategic social media outreach at the international level.Strong team leadership skills, incl. track record of managing a global, hybrid team.Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale social media strategies and campaigns.Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated experience in social media content production.In-depth understanding of the integration of multimedia elements in social media content production.Strong editorial judgment, including ethical and political awareness.Strong awareness of digital trends and changes in the social and digital landscape.Knowledge of development issues considered a strong asset. Education and Certification:A Master's degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:At least 7 years of experience managing large-scale social media accounts at the international level is required.Experience in leading a mid-sized social media team, incl. recruitment and performance management is required.Experience in overseeing content creation for multiple channels and in the use of advanced tools for social media management and evaluation is required.Experience in the development and implementation of global communication and advocacy campaigns and producing daily content in a in sensitive and fast-moving news environments is required.Experience in developing guidance and capacity building support for a global communication network required and providing expert advice in reputational risk situations is required. Languages:Fluency in English is required.Fluency in French or Spanish is particularly desirable.Knowledge of another UN language (Russian, Arabic and/or Chinese) is desirable. Statements :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.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)       ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________  

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 West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) in Dakar coordinates and provides oversight to 10 country offices,[1] and provides on-demand support in coordination with UN partners in countries across the region where UN Women has not presence. [2] The Regional Office also plays a key role in ensuring the coordination mandate of UN Women as well as support country offices' resource mobilization efforts. WCARO serves as the hub of technical assistance, policy guidance and oversight, as well as thought leadership on gender equality and women's empowerment issues in the region.Women's political participation is one of UN Women's primary areas of work, recognizing the role of women's equal participation in politics in strong and stable democratic processes and inclusive societies. It is covered under the Entity's Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Impact Area 1 – Participation and Governance in Public Life: "Women and girls participate in leadership and decision making and benefit from gender responsive governance"; and across several Systemic Outcomes of the Strategic Plan, mainly: Outcome 1 on normative frameworks and policies, Outcome 5 on Voice Leadership and Agency; and Outcome 7 on UN coordination.The work includes, inter alia: supporting legal and policy reforms that facilitate women's participation in public life; strengthened capacities of diverse women to engage in political life; support parliamentary bodies to deliver gender equality reforms; support legal and policy responses to prevent, monitor and mitigate violence against women in politics; improve knowledge, data and statistics on women's political participation; support women leaders in gender-sensitive political institutions including legislative bodies at national and local levels; and support initiatives aimed at changing gender norms so that women are accepted as legitimate and effective leaders. UN Women works with a range of partners and stakeholders to ensure more women of all ages fully participate, lead, and engage in political institutions. Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director, and matrixed to the Women Political Participation Global Advisor Political Participation in Headquarters the Policy Advisor, Women's Political Participation (WPP) will oversee the development of WPP programmes in the region, provide capacity building to Country Offices (CO), establish and strengthen partnerships, and develop relevant knowledge products on WPP; and support implementation, monitoring and reporting on global and regional agreements norms and standards.[1] Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.[2] Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, Tchad, and Togo.  Functions:1-     Oversee the development of a WPP strategy for the region Manage the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the delivery of technical assistance, policy advocacy and programme support in the region;Manage the development of regional programme documents on WPP in collaboration with COs, and the Political Participation team in Headquarters.Oversee the contextualization/ localization of programme documents, country strategies, and knowledge products, and ensure proper monitoring and reporting in WPP.2-     Lead the provision of capacity building support to Country Office teams and partnersProvide substantive and policy support to COs and UN Women teams to implement and localize corporate guidance, knowledge products and tools on WPP, ensuring policy and strategic coherence, and avoiding duplication.Develop, implement, and monitor capacity building initiatives on key priority topics in the region.Conduct capacity building and substantive sessions through in-person trainings, induction, webinars, workshops, cross regional dialogues, and exchanges and through the coordination mandate to learn what others do better and replicate.Manage surge capacity deployments as needed, experts, practitioners, trainers, academics, etc.Lead country office teams in developing and strengthening policies, projects/programs and modalities to engage in key normative processes (incl. Commission of the Status of Women, UN General Assembly, and other regional and sub-regional processes) to support the implementation of global norms and standards; and ensuring proper monitoring; 3-     Support WCARO' s coordination mandate on Women's Political Participation:Provide substantive support on WPP to UN entities in mainstreaming gender into joint programmes on electoral assistance and WPP more broadly (including Peace Building Fund projects) and strategic documents (CCA/UNSDCF).Guided by relevant UN policy frameworks, support gender mainstreaming into joint programming on electoral assistance.Coordinate high-level advocacy on WPP within relevant inter-agency task forces and support timely and quality inputs as needed to inform Senior Management's participation in the SG Executive Committee (EC) and follow up with Country Offices on the implementation of relevant EC's Decisions and other relevant task teams. Build, leverage, and maintain alliances and strategic partnerships for the advancement of WPP, the regional and continental structures and entities including The African Union, The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), civil society groups and networks, academics, and other non-governmental organizations. Maintain close contact with relevant staff in UN-Women Liaison Office in Addis Ababa and HQ.Work closely with and provide advice to regional/ national bodies and interagency groups that influence national policies related to women's political participation and where necessary represent UN-Women.4-     Manage the resource mobilization strategy for WPP in the region. Participate in the implementation, monitoring and periodic updating of the resource mobilization strategy on WPP in the region, Research and analyze information on donors; prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation. Provide technical support to field-based presences in the region in mobilizing resources for the implementation of WPP, including through substantive inputs to resource mobilization programme documents and consultations with donors as needed;5-     Lead the design of WPP in the region and the development of relevant knowledge productsLead the provision of policy recommendations and guidance to strategic planning and positioning on WPP;Contribute substantively and lead existing thematic and gender equality networks to better connect UN Women and partners;Lead the research, development, and presentation of analytical reports, research papers, briefing notes, background papers, summaries, correspondence on WPP; Provide thematic support to the Regional Director's high level advocacy efforts in support to Member States in conducting a review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing +30) in 2025.Lead regional engagement on the elaboration and implementation CEDAW Committee general recommendation 40 (2024) on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems. Provide thematic oversight of COs' corporate planning and reporting including development of Country Offices' Strategic Notes and Work Plans and ensure quality assurance of COs' reports during the elaboration of the Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR).Provide technical support and policy advice to programme/project managers/ specialists in country offices (COs) to implement WPP programmes aligned with corporate direction and messaging, and in compliance with UN System wide policies. Support will include thematic assessments and in-country missions to overcome financial, programmatic, and operational challenges in the field.Provide substantive support by strengthening country offices' capacities through CCA and UNSDCF processes; and by engaging with the UNCTs and closely supporting Resident Coordinators' Offices.Support to NRAS focusing on: i) providing technical support to the UNCTs to ensure gender mainstreaming in national gender strategies and UNSDCF and CCA processes; ii) on demand support to UN Agencies to integrate gender in their specific strategic plans or joint programming; and iii) working with NRAs to meet gender equality requirements with a specific focus on implementation of Beijing+25 recommendations related to WPP, the SDGs, and other normative work.Identify promising practices, technical expertise, and strategic opportunities.6-     Manage knowledge building and sharing for WPPManage the Regional Community or Practice on Women's Political Participation, including identify, codify and disseminate lessons learned and good practices in collaboration with country offices; and liaise with HQ focal point for ongoing contribution to the global thematic Community of Practice.Ensure technical skills and knowledge are shared within and among CO/ NRAS;Manage and monitor the regional knowledge platform and innovative approaches in WPP.Provide quality assurance of COs' knowledge products in line with corporate strategies.Maintain up-to-date relevant thematic regional data; and integrate analysis to policy-oriented advocacy and corporate support (e.g., briefing notes, background papers, region-specific reports).7-     Lead and manage personnel under their supervision Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision by provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership as well as performance feedback and coaching. Ensure performance assessment are completed on time and identify learning and development opportunities to support personnel's engagement. Ensure all personnel under their supervision are fully aware of UN Women's workplace relations policies. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The incumbent will build and lead a team of three personnel. Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Excellent knowledge of Women's Political Participation (including issues related to democratic development, electoral assistance, campaigns, legal frameworks, political parties, legislatures, local government);Strong knowledge of the region;Knowledge of the UN System;Excellent networking skills;Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising; Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research;Ability to advocate and provide policy advice; Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.Ability to write policy papers, speeches, briefings;Excellent knowledge of programme development, implementation, results-based management and reportingAbility to work collaboratively in diverse teams, as well as strong communication skills.Ability to undertake frequent travel within the West and Central Africa region.Education and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in political science, gender studies, law, human rights, international relations or other social science fields is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:At least 10 years progressively responsible experience in designing and managing programmes and advocating for women's political empowerment, ideally with some experience in developing countries;Experience in programme, policy analysis, and strategic planning;Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil society organizations internationally and in the field;Experience working with the UN system is an asset;Experience working in the West and Central Africa Region is an asset.Language requirements:Fluency in English and knowledge of French are required;Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).Statements :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.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)       ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________ 

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.Ecuador's population grew from 15 million in 2010 to an estimated 17.5 million in 2020, with women representing 50.5% of the population. Urban areas show a slightly higher proportion of women, while rural areas have more men. Gender inequality has decreased marginally, as indicated by a reduction in the gender inequality index from 0.425 in 2010 to 0.383 in 2016, though it remains unchanged since. However, the socioeconomic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have deepened poverty, particularly among rural and Indigenous women, and structural issues in the labor market persist, with only 30.4% of the economically active population employed under adequate conditions. The unequal distribution of care work continues to limit women's participation in the workforce and affects their income and social security access.Gender disparities extend to political representation and violence. While the 2019 Democracy Code reforms aim for gender parity in candidacies by 2025, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, holding only 36% of seats in the National Assembly and less than 20% of prefectures. Political violence against women is widespread, often perpetuated by other political actors and exacerbated by online attacks. Furthermore, anti-gender rhetoric and violence against women's rights defenders, especially Indigenous activists, hinder progress on gender equality. The 2019 National Survey on Family Relations and Gender Violence found that 64.9% of women over 15 experienced violence, with Afro-Ecuadorian and Indigenous women facing the highest rates. Most incidents go unreported due to distrust in authorities, highlighting the need for systemic reforms.Violence against women remains a severe issue, with over 1,600 intentional homicides of women recorded between 2014 and 2022, including 585 femicide cases. During the pandemic, intimate partner violence surged, and emergency services reported 398 domestic violence cases daily in 2021. Ecuador faces significant challenges in addressing gender-based violence, improving political inclusion, and reducing systemic discrimination against marginalized groups.The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results.  Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member.The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Ecuador Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Ecuador CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Key Functions and Accountabilities 1. Manage the strategic country programme planning and developmentDevelop and implement strategic direction of the country;Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities , the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design.2. Manage the Ecuador Country OfficeLead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel.3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country Team Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners;Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as requiredActively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processesActively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownershipEnsure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on developmentEnsure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and  on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality ScorecardParticipate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events;Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategiesLead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.6. Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity buildingManage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy;Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the COPromote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;Lead the production of knowledge products.7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assetsMaintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assetsOversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training8. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Incumbent leads a team of 50 personnel, which includes 10 staff members of which 7 are direct reports (2 NOC, 2 NOB, 1 GS7 and 2 GS6) and 40 affiliate personnel (SC and consultants) Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsExcellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgroundsResults-oriented;  Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for allLeading, developing and empowering peopleAbility to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makersExcellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in countryExcellent analytical and conceptual thinkingStrong knowledge of UN systemAbility to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the countryExcellent networking skillsAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategiesExcellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skillsEducation and certification :Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.Experience :At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level is required.Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission is required.Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required.Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Language Requierments :Fluency in English and Spanish is required.Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable ( Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).Statements :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.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)        ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________