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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. Afghanistan is one of the world's most complex emergencies, and the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Afghan people are grappling with the impact of conflict, poverty, economic decline, and natural disasters. In this context, Afghan women and girls face unique vulnerabilities and require urgent support as gender inequality is interwoven with conflict dynamics and humanitarian needs. It is essential that Afghan women and girls can continue to shape the development of their country, and that their gains are protected. UN Women remains fully committed to supporting Afghan women and girls and to putting them at the center of the global response to the crisis in Afghanistan. UN Women has been in Afghanistan for two decades. UN Women's programming approach is informed by analysis of the political, economic and humanitarian situation, risks to and capacities of partner organizations, and needs of Afghan women and girls. UN Women Afghanistan currently has five key programme priorities: (1) Integrated Programming and Localization, (2) Women's movement building through core grant making; 3) Policy and Research; 4) Economic Resilience and empowerment and 5) Coordination, Access and Humanitarian Response. UN Women Afghanistan operates through its main office in Kabul and five sub-offices located in the provinces of Balkh, Bamyan, Herat, Kandahar and Nangarhar.Reporting to the Special Representative, Afghanistan, the Deputy Country Representative is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Afghanistan Country Office. The incumbent is responsible for substantially contributing to the design, implementation, management and oversight of the country programme and to the operations supporting its implementation to ensure effective and efficient delivery of results as planned in UN Women's Strategic Plan and ACO's plans. Key Functions and Accountabilities:Manage the programme team Manage the day-to-day work of the programme team, including finalizing programme team's annual workplan;Oversee/lead the process of programme conceptualization, planning, implementing and monitoring; and the management of material and financial resources;Lead the process of preparing programme implementation progress reports and identifying areas for UN Women Country Representative's action and/or decision;Technically support the development of the Office security strategy and plan as required.Provide advisory and specialised technical support on the strategic direction of the office.Advise and guide the Special Representative on strategic areas;Provide specialized technical and strategic support and guidance in managing all aspects of the programme design and related activities and for ensuring compliance and accountability in programme monitoring, reporting and evaluation;Develop policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of innovative and coherent policy and programmatic positions;Serve as a senior member of the management team.Represent UN Women in UN system coordination, with a focus on programming As delegated by the UN Women Country Representative, represent UN Women in the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and/or the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) to collaborate with the Resident Coordinator and UN system on interagency coherence, collaboration, cooperation, resource mobilization, advocacy, and common services;Participate in UN system thematic and other working groups to advance UN Women's mandate;Provide guidance and support to the Regional Director in interacting with the UNCT on gender equality and women's empowerment. Provide technical support in the creation of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization strategiesProvide substantive research and inputs in the formulation and implementation of the country resource mobilization strategy;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. Represent UN Women and support advocacy strategiesRepresent and advocate for UN Women in organizational, regional, global, public information/ relations events and key meetings and meet with high level and senior officials to promote UN Women's mandate, as delegated;Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies.Facilitate knowledge management, innovation and capacity buildingManage the process of collecting and sharing lessons learned on gender equality and women's empowerment to build knowledge and capacity of partners and stakeholders;Oversee the design and implementation of capacity building training activities to enhance skills and knowledge.Manage personnel under supervisionSupervise, coach and guide personnel, Ensure all personnel align to UN Women performance management policy; Create an enabling work environment; Identify learning and development opportunities.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 incumbent leads a team of 35, which includes 5 direct reports (5 P4 staff) as well as 30 staff and affiliate personnel. Competencies:Core valuesIntegrityProfessionalism  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#_Values Functional Competencies Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsAbility to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them Ability to provide policy advice and support to partnersAbility to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-makingExcellent analytical skillsExcellent leadership skills, ability create enabling work environmentExcellent knowledge of Results Based ManagementStrong knowledge of the UN systemStrong knowledge of local country contextStrong negotiation skillsAbility to work in a conflict or post conflict context Recruitment QualificationsEducation and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in international development, public administration, public policy or other relevant 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 professional experience that combines intellectual, strategic and managerial leadership in development programmes with a strong focus in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes is required.Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required.Experience in working in a conflict or post-conflict country 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 Requirements: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.)Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process. 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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

Duration: 5 months from 1 March-31 July 2026Background: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 Nordic Office is located  in the UN City within Copenhagen. The office is responsible for strategic partnerships including resource mobilization, advocacy and communication in the Nordic and Baltic regions. Key partners include governments, parliamentarians, the media, civil society, the private sector, and other UN agencies.As a Public Partnerships intern at the UN Women Nordic Liaison Office, you will gain deeper understanding on UN communication strategies and methods, as well as insight in global challenges and current gender equality efforts of the international community. The internship will provide excellent learning opportunities through participating in UN Women's engagement with diverse stakeholders throughout the Nordic and Baltic regions, both internal and external to the UN, to advance gender equality worldwide. As part of a dynamic office, interns at UN Women are also part of the wider UN City community.  Description of Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Director of the UN Women Nordic Liaison Office, the main duties are:Carry out national political research on issues related to the work and mandate of UN Women and report on relevant developments in government policies in the respective Nordic and Baltic regions;Monitor national media in Nordic countries on issues related to the work and mandate of UN Women and report on relevant media coverage;Assist in the preparation of high-level annual consultations, events, and meetings with Nordic public partners taking place during the course of the internship;Conduct research to support strategic decision-making and identify engagement opportunities based on national political developments related to gender equality;Support with translation and distribution of corporate updates, statements, and press releases through national media outlets and draft executive summaries on relevant documents and reports.Learning objectives:In addition to the above, the intern gain insight on strategies and approaches for establishing and maintaining partnerships with governments of member states, civil society, and private sector entities, and UN Women's role and mandate in this regard. Gain experience and understanding of the work of the UN system and UN Women Competencies :Core Values:Respect for DiversityIntegrityProfessionalism.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:Interest in the work of UN Women and to the ideals of the UN Charter.Energetic self-starter with multi-tasking abilities and discipline with deadlines.Good analytical and writing skills.Ability to create, edit, and present information in clear and presentable formats: online and offlineDetail-oriented.Good knowledge of social media and media monitoring methods.Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.Good computer skills (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom). 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.) QualificationsEducation:University studies in one of the following disciplines: political science, development studies, gender studies, international relations, or other relevant subjects is required. Meet one of the following: Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent); Be enrolled in a mandatory national service programme of which the internship may form a part; Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within two years of graduation.Language:Proficient communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Proficient communication skills (written and oral) in a Nordic language are required;Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process. Renumeration: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources, such as universities or other institutions, will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.Application Information: All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form and cover letter with their application in English.Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates.The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID, and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).  Note:In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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 Planning, Results and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) leads the integrated management of UN Women's corporate strategy, including strategic planning, implementation, reporting, transparency, risk, audit implementation, and organizational performance. As the corporate custodian of organizational effectiveness, accountability and Results-Based Management (RBM), the Division ensures that planning, oversight, and decision-making processes are coherent, evidence-based, and aligned with the Strategic Plan (SP).  By promoting a culture of accountability, SPRED supports UN Women to be transparent and results-driven, fostering trust, collaboration, and high performance. While advocating for strategic foresight and forward-looking management, SPRED supports UN Women to remain resilient, while championing innovation and continuous improvement across all levels.The Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) within SPRED serves as the custodian of RBM, strategic planning, and data transparency. SPU leads the development and implementation of corporate policy, procedures, and guidance related to planning, monitoring, and reporting of Strategic Plan, Strategic Notes and Work Plans, ensuring coherence between organizational priorities, business processes and systems. SPU also manages the UN Women Transparency Portal and reporting to International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), as well as the new corporate system PRISM "Performance and Results Integrated System for Management". PRISM is a key corporate internal system for implementing the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) policy and procedures and managing for results, while the Transparency Portal serves as the external interface, publishing results and financial data generated from PRISM and Quantum.Under the direct supervision of the Chief of SPU, and in close collaboration with HQ Divisions and Regional Offices, the Strategic Planning Specialist will contribute to the development and implementation of UN Women Strategic Plans, and support the development of HQ and Regional Offices Strategic Notes and workplans. The Strategic Planning Specialist will also oversee the work associated with management of the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) policies and procedures, corporate results management system PRISM, Transparency Portal and IATI publishing.  Key Functions and Accountabilities:Manage the development and implementation of UN Women Strategic Plans Lead the preparation for internal and external consultations and coordination for development, monitoring and reporting of UN Women's Strategic Plans, with the use of Strategic Foresight, data analysis and new innovative inclusive approach throughout the SP cycle, in close collaboration with HQ Divisions and Regional Offices. Provide overall support to the Senior Management for drafting, revision and finalization of the SP narrative, Mid-Term Review (MTR) report and Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR) narrative, and provide coordination support for its associated annexes, by ensuring overall quality and meeting corporate deadlines and requirements with the Executive Board of UN Women. Analyze and summarize key findings from audits, evaluations, other assessments, internal and external consultations, desk reviews, analysis of results and financial data, and other analytical work at the corporate level to feed into the preparation of contents of Strategic Plans as well as monitoring and reporting exercises of Strategic Plan. In close collaboration with the Executive Board Secretariat and relevant HQ Divisions, prepare and coordinate the preparation of materials ahead of formal and informal sessions with the Executive Board associated with Strategic Plan, and monitor the implementation of relevant Executive Board decisions.Document, analyze and summarize and share with the Senior Management key feedback provided and main takeaways from sessions with the Executive Board. In collaboration with Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD) and the Executive Board Secretariat, support senior management in communicating with member states and major funding partners on the Strategic Plan throughout the SP cycle, with talking points, presentations and other communication materials. In close collaboration with the Division of Communication and Advocacy, strengthen communication of Strategic Plan throughout the SP cycle within UN Women and with external stakeholders with a set of key communication products.  Keep UN Women's leadership informed of new developments regarding strategic planning practices and approaches within the UN System and beyond, to inform effective and efficient preparation of UN Women's new Strategic Plan, Mid-Term Review and Reporting exercises.Support UN Women's leadership and technical personnel in engaging in strategic reflections around challenges, risks, opportunities and innovative solutions.Manage and update corporate resources on Strategic Foresight ensuring the user-friendliness and accessibility to all personnel in UN Women to institutionalize the use of Strategic Foresight at all levels.Leads the content development, revisions and implementation of the PMR procedures on Strategic Plan, and leads the preparation of business requirements for the enhancement of PRISM associated with Strategic Plan and participate in User Acceptance Test.Coordinate the development and finalization of Strategic Notes and Biennial Workplans of HQ Divisions and Regional Offices ensuring the alignment with UN Women Strategic Plan, and support the monitoring and reporting processesSupport the preparation of cross-regional/divisional strategic discussions and consultations for development of Strategic Notes and Biennial workplans ensuring the alignment with UN Women Strategic Plan. Share summary of key findings from audits, evaluations, other assessments, internal and external consultations, desk reviews, analysis of results and financial data, and other analytical work to feed into the development and revision of Strategic Notes in line with UN Women's Strategic Plan and to feed into annual reflections before work planning exercise. Support HQ Divisions and Regional Offices in applying Strategic Foresight tools for their Strategic Notes. Support review process of draft Strategic Notes and workplans from HQ Divisions and Regional Offices, by providing strategic and substantive comments ensuring the alignment with Strategic Plan. Support HQ Divisions and Regional Offices in their monitoring and reporting exercises of Strategic Notes and Workplans.Contribute to planning, monitoring and reporting of SPRED Strategic Notes and Workplans.Oversees the management and implementation of the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) policy and proceduresEnsure synergies between the PMR policy and other relevant corporate policies.Ensure the timely revision and improvement of the PMR policy and associated procedures to address critical recommendations from audits and evaluations, adjustments that emerge from corporate system development and enhancement as well as to adjust to the UN system-wide changes. Ensure PMR policy and procedures as well as associated with annexes and training materials are updated and accessible to all UN Women personnel in a user-friendly manner. Act as the technical focal point within SPU to provide documentation and data associated with Strategic Plan and contribute to internal/external audits, corporate evaluations and other assessments associated with Strategic Plan.  Oversees the management of corporate results management system, UN Women's Transparency Portal and IATI reportingEnsure UN Women's corporate results management system (PRISM) is developed, enhanced and rolled-out to support the planning, monitoring, reporting and communication of Strategic Plan, Strategic Notes and workplans. Ensure UN Women personnel are supported in a timely manner to use the corporate system for planning, monitoring and reporting of their Strategic Notes and workplans. Ensure that results and financial data against Strategic Plan and Strategic Notes are regularly updated and accessible through UN Women's Transparency Portal. Ensure that UN Women personnel and external stakeholders understand and use UN Women's Transparency Portal for their needs Lead and manage personnel under their supervisionManage the performance of the personnel under the supervision by providing managerial direction, guidance and leadership as well as performance feedback and coaching. Ensure performance assessments 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.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and 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:Excellent knowledge of strategic planning and Results-Based Management (RBM) Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision Excellent writing skills Excellent analytical skills Ability to coordinate, collaborate and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders in a transparent and inclusive manner Ability to plan ahead and execute those plans in a very organized manner Excellent data analysis and visualization of key data points to support strategic discussions and decision-makingExcellent presentation skills using Power Point Knowledge and familiarity with Strategic Foresight Recruitment Qualifications:Education and Certification:       •             Master's degree or equivalent in development-related disciplines, Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, Gender, 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 progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation, international relations, public administration or a related field is required. •             At least 3 years of experience in working in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment at country, regional and/or global level within the UN System is required.•             At least 2 years of experience in coordinating and managing consultation processes at country, regional and/or global level for development of strategic planning document(s), (e.g. country programme/strategy, regional programme/strategy, corporate strategy, Strategic Plan, etc.) is required.•             At least 2 years of experience in coordinating and supporting the drafting and finalization of strategic planning document(s) (e.g. country programme/strategy, regional programme/strategy, corporate strategy, Strategic Plan, etc.) at the country, regional and/or global level is required. •             At least 2 years of experience in using results management system(s) for strategic planning processes and/or results management is required. •             Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) is required.•             Experience in engaging with the Executive Board of the UN entity/agency, and/or Member States is desirable.•             Experience in providing guidance and technical support to the field offices for development of country programme/strategy and/or workplans is desirable.•             Experience in using Strategic Foresight to develop strategic planning document(s) is desirable. •             Experience in managing the development, revision and/or roll-out of policy and/or procedures at the country, regional and/or corporate level is desirable. •             Experience with managing and leading the development and/or roll-out of results management systems and/or tools at the country, regional and/or corporate level is desirable.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.)Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process. 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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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 Strategy, Planning, Results and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) of UN Women is to integrate corporate strategy, results and performance measurement to improve decision-making in order to drive the implementation of UN Women's Strategic Plan and to manage for results while increasing transparency and accountability to its Governing Bodies and Stakeholders. Specifically, the Division formulates corporate strategies aligned to the corporate objectives, ensures internal controls and risk management are fully in place. The Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) within SPRED is the custodian of Results-Based Management (RBM) and strategic planning in UN Women. SPU manages the development and roll-out of relevant policies, procedures and guidance (PPG) associated with planning, monitoring and reporting of the Strategic Plan, Strategic Notes and workplans. SPU also serves as the business owner for corporate systems associated with results management and strategic planning, monitoring and reporting functions. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, the intern will support the rollout of the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) Policy and Procedures and the development of RBM learning material and the building and sharing of knowledge on RBM. Description of ResponsibilitiesThe intern will be responsible for the following:Assist with Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Headquarters implementation of planning, monitoring, and reporting procedures and guidance by drafting emails, attending meetings, following up on pending meeting actions and providing quality assurance;   Assist rolling out the PMR training package and organizing PMR training in collaboration with Regional Offices and HQ colleagues; Support SPU's Work Planning and Annual Reporting exercises by providing coordination support and consolidating inputs from the team;Assist in development and roll-out of communication materials using communications tools such as but not limited to SharePoint articles, Viva Engage posts, PowerPoint slides, and short videos, to increase the visibility and usage of the PMR Policy, Procedures and RBM materials; Assist in maintaining, updating, and monitoring the PPG, Planning and RBM intranet pages.Learning objectives for the internship in this area:The selected intern will be provided with hands-on learning opportunities to work in the area of policies and procedures, RBM, capacity building and knowledge management; The selected intern will gain exposure to the UN Women organization and have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of procedures, the RBM approach and organizational capacity building;The intern will be provided with networking opportunities and participate in workshops/ seminars for broader learning purposes. 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:Strong analytical and administrative skills;Excellent writing, editing and communication skills to able to communicate clearly and concisely; Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to be able to listen to and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues; Able to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative; Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task; Strong IT skills (knowledge of web content management systems and PowerPoint development is an asset); Familiarity with gender issues and the UN system is an asset. QualificationsEducation:University studies in one of the following disciplines: research, knowledge management, public administration, business management, law, or other relevant subjects is requiredMeet one of the following: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements. Language:Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Renumeration:Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship. Application Information: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).  Note:In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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 Executive Director's Office (EDO) provides overall leadership and strategic direction to UN Women, ensuring coherence across its triple mandate and alignment with the Entity's Strategic Plan. The Office includes the Executive Director and two Deputy Executive Directors, who form the Executive Leadership Team and provide organizational leadership across strategic, programmatic, coordination, and management portfolios, as well as specialized functions that support executive decision-making and oversight, including legal advice, ethics, governance, and engagement with the Executive Board. The EDO is further comprised of the Directorates of the Executive Director and her Deputies.Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Staff and the joint guidance of the DEDs' Special Assistants, the Programme Analyst will support the DED/ASG's Office through coordination, communication, and substantive assistance, contributing to the effective execution of management and representation duties. The role includes providing analytical and organizational support on strategic issues, facilitating engagement with internal and external partners, and ensuring efficient preparation and follow-up for the DED/ASG's meetings, missions, and corporate priorities. The Programme Analyst will also support, under the of the Strategic Planning and Internal Governance Specialist, the secretariat functions for the Global Management Team (GMT), the Advisory Committee on Oversight (ACO) and other UN Women governance bodies, as established. Key Functions and Accountabilities:Provide internal coordination and technical support to the ASGs/DEDsAssist in the strategic management of the ASGs/DEDs' agendas, ensuring timely coordination, quality control and clearance of briefing materials and compiling the daily/weekly briefing folders. This includes coordination and support around key corporate and inter-agency engagements, such as the Deputies Committee meetings, the High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM), the High-Level Committee on Programme (HLCP), CSW, UNGA, HLPF, Executive Board sessions, and Global Management Team meetings.Under the guidance of the Special Assistants, provide coordination support to the planning and organization of the ASGs/DEDs' official travel to ensure missions are strategic, well-prepared, and results-driven. This includes coordinating the timely and high-quality preparation of official travel files and background documents by the relevant divisions and teams; preparing electronic travel folders, as required; and ensuring the completion of official travel reports, partner correspondence, and systematic follow-up actions, as requested.Support systematic, proactive and timely follow-up to meetings and corporate initiatives, including the preparation of notes, summaries, and correspondence, and liaising with relevant divisions and offices to ensure accountability and implementation of agreed actions.Support the Governance Secretariat within UN WomenSupport the management of UN Women's governance bodies.Ensure the organization's governance bodies meet as planned/requested, and, in close collaboration with relevant staff in the Executive Office, that discussions are strategic in nature – advising on agenda items and topics for collective discussion and decision making.Ensure relevant documents, such as the agenda, background documents, etc., reach members of different bodies in sufficient time for strategic decisions.Provide quality assurance of all materials submitted to UN Women's governance bodies.Address challenges with governance bodies in real time, advising senior management on changes needed to make governance bodies more effective collective decision-making spaces within UN Women.Support the management of global retreats, as required.Ensure minutes and documents are accurately maintained and stored.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:Strong writing skills. Strong organizational and planning skills.Good research and analytical skills (including the ability to succinctly summarize research findings in written briefs, reports, etc.).Good understanding of communications, partnership development and outreach.Capacity to build and foster teamwork; and Ability to establish harmonious working relationships in a multicultural environment.Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.Attention to detailFamiliarity with UN structure and values is an asset.High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook). Recruitment Qualifications:Education and Certification:       •             Master's degree or equivalent in Gender equality issues, political affairs, international relations, social sciences, communications or journalism 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 2 years of progressively responsible experience working on internal and event coordination, partnerships or related field is required.•             Experience working in a front office is required. •             Experience supporting internal governance process is desirable. •             Experience working on partnerships in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment is desirable. 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.)Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process. 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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

Background:UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.The Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) provides global support to UN Women offices at Headquarters and in all field locations to deliver results in support of UN Women's Strategic Plan 2026-2029 and internationally agreed goals on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, including the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Division provides intellectual and strategic leadership on normative support and the delivery of integrated policy and programme advice, including through policy analysis and gender mainstreaming. The Division leverages innovation, knowledge management, and cutting-edge technical expertise to support UN Women programmes and to build the capacity of partners to deliver results on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.The Intergovernmental Support (IGS) Section in PPID is responsible for leading UN-Women's strategic engagement with, and support for intergovernmental bodies and processes towards ensuring that a comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms, policies and standards on gender equality, the human rights and the empowerment of all women and girls is strengthened and implemented. It manages and coordinates the Entity's substantive engagement with intergovernmental bodies on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls and supports the process of integration of normative frameworks into UN Women's operational and UN system coordination functions.The Intergovernmental Policy Advisor on macro-economic policy and sustainable development supports the organization efforts to include gender equality and the empowerment of women at the core of two main processes: the advancement of the global development agenda and engagement with normative intergovernmental processes with a particular focus on sustainable development, macroeconomic policy questions, financing for development, eradication of poverty, food security and nutrition and other related development issues and processes.Under the supervision of the Chief of Section,and in close collaboration with the Women's Economic Empowerment Section,the Intergovernmental Policy Advisor is responsible for leading and coordinating UN Women's engagement in intergovernmental policy processes related to 2030 Agenda and SDGs including technical support to Member States for development of normative agreements, reviewing and reporting on implementation for accountability, multi-stakeholder consultations and mobilizing expert inputs. He/she provides technical advice and support to country and regional offices on intergovernmental processes, through strategy development, thematic reviews, tools for capacity building and channels for knowledge sharing and prepares documentation for UN normative intergovernmental processes; and collaborates with Thematic Sections on studies, reports and content for policy advocacy. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.     Substantive support to intergovernmental processes and policy developmentProvide substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Commission on the Status of Women, Economic and Social Council, HLPF, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate and prepare analytical summaries of debates, supporting negotiations and analyzing/compiling outcomes.   Prepare substantive input into and help coordinate the development of analytical reports to contribute to the Secretary-General's mandated reporting to intergovernmental forums.Support the implementation of resolutions, decision and other directives in relevant areas of focus, including through support to expert bodies created by intergovernmental forums.Provide inputs in international fora to help shape development of global and regional policies, norms and standards and implementation strategies.2.     Strategically engage with a range of Macro-economic and Sustainable Development related intergovernmental processes and stakeholders on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls:Lead the development of corporate intergovernmental positions and strategies in the thematic area assignedProvide strategic and technical advice and substantive guidance, and develop and present evidence and rationale for the integration of gender perspectives in select thematic and sectoral areas under consideration in an intergovernmental context.Engage with intergovernmental processes and advocate for the inclusion of gender perspectives in their preparatory processes, meetings and outcomes, including through tailored key messages, good practices and lessons learned.Build and maintain effective interactions with Member States and mobilize their support for UN-Women's mandate and priorities, and provide advocacy for corporate positioning.Develop tools, guidelines and manuals on intergovernmental processes related to the thematic area, for use by UN Women country offices, the UN system, and other partners.Oversee, develop proposals and manage projects/studies with respect to intergovernmental processes global/ thematic gender equality policies and programmes or other relevant interventions.Contribute to the preparation of UN Women's flagship reports that support intergovernmental policy advancement.3.     Monitor trends, provide policy analysis and technical advice and guidance on mainstreaming gender perspectives in intergovernmental processes for sectoral areas:Review, assess and monitor trends in the integration of gender perspectives in the follow up and review processes at national, regional and global level of key intergovernmental results such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Doha Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries, among other outcomes;Develop guidance and tools on strengthening attention to gender perspectives in follow-up and review processes, and in support of implementation of the global normative framework at national level;Provide policy and strategic support in the thematic intergovernmental related areas to Regional Offices, Multi-country Offices and Country Offices for the development and implementation of programmes, country strategies, and knowledge products to support intergovernmental processes related to the 2030 Agenda, including VNRs;Prepare and finalize briefing notes, statements and advocacy messages, and contribute to corporate reports in assigned areas of focus;Plan, organize and substantively service ad hoc expert group meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops and similar gatherings, including identification and determination of major issues for discussion and selection of participants, development of background documentation, preparation of reports and policy recommendations, and dissemination of results of such meetings4.     Knowledge generation and capacity buildingContribute substantively to the knowledge management and development of capacity of UN Women Programme staff on intergovernmental engagement in the thematic areaContribute substantively to the development/expansion of knowledge management strategies and methodologies in the sustainable development framework and SDGs intergovernmental processes.Engage in existing thematic and gender equality networks to better connect UN Women and partner work and promote learning and innovation.Contribute to the internal flow of information throughout the organization on intergovernmental related policy and technical issues.Maintain and ensure quality of content for "focus area" for UN Women guidelines, tools and other materials.5.     The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The incumbent leads a team of 1 person, which includes a P2 that directly reports to her/him.  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:Substantive knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in intergovernmental processes.Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience. Strong communications skills, with proven expertise in writing cogent and convincing policy and programme documents for development practitionersProven analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance.Good planning, goal-setting and prioritization skills.Effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners.Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Recruitment Qualifications:Education and Certification:Master's degree (or equivalent) in development related disciplines, gender issues, economics, public policy, law or other social science fields directly related to the thematic area of the post. 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 programme or project certification in this area of work would be an added advantage.Experience:A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, demonstrating intellectual, strategic, and managerial leadership in areas including policy analysis, gender equality, social development, human rights, sociology, and institutional governance, with at least seven years of experience directly related to the thematic area of the post.Proven knowledge of and experience with United Nations intergovernmental processes, including support to governing bodies, legislative mandates, and intergovernmental negotiations.Prior professional experience within the United Nations system or other international or intergovernmental organizations is highly desirable.Languages:Written and oral proficiency in English is required.Knowledge of another UN working language 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.)Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process. 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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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 has placed emphasis on improving its strategic planning and managing for results by applying the Results-Based Management (RBM) throughout all the work of UN Women. This requires dedicated efforts to strengthen results culture in the organization. In order for UN Women to communicate impact stories on women and girls at the corporate level with aggregated results and financial data across all the countries and regions, strategic planning with strong emphasis on results management and programme/ project management is pre-requisite to facilitate systematic and effective results monitoring and reporting during the implementation. In the Americas & Caribbean Region, UN Women has a Regional Office based in Panama City, 10 Country Offices, one Multi Country Office in the Caribbean and non-physical presence in 8 countries throughout the region. The goal of UN Women´s presence in the region is to support the achievement of gender equality, women´s empowerment and the promotion and protection of women´s human rights.  Ending violence against women and girls has been identified by UN Women as a key primary focus area in the region.  UN Women is working to improve the quality of, and increase accessibility to, coordinated services and responses to violence against women.  UN Women works with partners to reach a shared understanding at the regional level on the range of services and responses required and the corresponding standards and/or guidelines for the provision of the services that are considered essential to meet the needs of women and girls subject to violence. In addition, UN Women actively participates and contributes to various UN inter-agency processes and collaborates with UN organizations around specific programme areas. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Strategic Planning Specialist is responsible for leading the strategic planning work in the region and lead oversight in planning and strategic Programme Management (PM) across the region. The Regional Strategic Planning Specialist provides strategic guidance and technical support to the RO and Country Offices (COs) to ensure high quality strategic planning documents at regional and country levels, ensuring the alignment with UN Women Strategic Plan and the corporate standard on RBM and PM. They lead the preparation of the Strategic Note and workplan of the RO in close collaboration with RO colleagues and COs in the respective region. Regional Strategic Planning Specialist also provides guidance, technical support and quality assurance to Country Offices (COs) associated with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs), Strategic Notes and workplans from the strategic planning, RBM perspectives, PM initiation, Planning, Assurance, monitoring and implementation,  Partner lifecycle implementation and management  . The Regional Strategic Planning Specialist also contribute to HQ-led corporate level initiatives in the areas of Strategic Planning, RBM and Programme, project and Programme Partner Management support.The Regional Strategic Planning Specialist works closely with the Regional Coordination Specialist, the Regional Monitoring & Reporting Specialist/Focal Point, The Regional PSMU focal point/team and the Regional Operation Manager, as well as the rest of RO colleagues and CO colleagues in the region. They also coordinate with other Regional Strategic Planning Specialists in other ROs to facilitate cross-regional learning and peer-to-peer support mechanism. In carrying out the functions, they coordinate and collaborate closely with relevant HQ Divisions and units, including the Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) and the Policy, Programme and Inter Governmental Division (PPID), in order to ensure the implementation of corporate policy, procedures, guidance and systems associated with the strategic planning and results management in their respective region.  In addition, the Planning team will transition from Coordination and Planning to Planning and Program Strategic Management in 2026 under the leadership of the Regional Strategic Planning Specialist and in close coordination with ACRO PSMU Team. The incumbent will lead a team of affiliate personnel and home-based consultants of approximately 5 members depending on the annual workplan and quarterly needs.  Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Provide strategic planning and RBM-related guidance and technical support to the UN Country Teams (UNCTs) and UN Women COs in the region for development of UNSDCFs through the inter-agency regional mechanism, such as Peer Support Group (PSG), in close collaboration with Regional Coordination Specialist:Substantively support and contribute to the inter-agency strategic planning processes at the regional and country levels, by coordinating with PSG co-chairs and participating in PSG meetings and related activities related to strategic planning, RBM, monitoring and reporting.Review draft Roadmaps, Common Country Assessment (CCA) and UNSDCFs from the perspective of strategic planning, RBM and monitoring/reporting, in line with the guidance/standard from DCO, in close collaboration with Regional Coordination Specialist.Provide additional technical support to UNCTs and Results Groups, upon request, in relation to UNSDCFs, joint work plans, RBM capacity development, monitoring and reporting.Provide guidance and technical support to UN Women COs in the areas of strategic planning, RBM, monitoring and reporting related to UNSDCFs, Joint Workplans and the UN Info platform, clarifying the alignment and linkage with UN Women Strategic Plan, Strategic Notes, workplans and UN Women corporate results management system, PRISM. 2.Provide strategic guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women COs in the areas of strategic planning, results monitoring and reporting, RBM and UN Women Result Management System, PRISM:Provide guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women Country Offices in the region to ensure the quality and timely submission and finalization of Strategic Notes, ensuring the full alignment with the respective UNSDCFs and in line with UN Women's relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance.Provide guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women Country Offices in the region to ensure the quality and timely submission and finalization of workplans, monitoring and annual reports in line with UN Women's relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance.Lead and manage the regional level review and appraisal process of workplans and annual reports from COs, in collaboration with the relevant RO colleagues, to ensure quality in the region to facilitate the approval of those CO workplans and annual reports by Regional Director.Provide guidance and support to COs to ensure amendments of Strategic Notes and workplans are completed in a timely manner in line with relevant corporate procedure, in coordination with HQ.Provide guidance, technical support and training to strengthen the capacity of COs in the areas of RBM in relation to strategic planning, monitoring and reporting.Provide guidance and technical support, upon request, when a CO conducts Mid-Term Review (MTR) of their Strategic Note.Provide guidance and technical support to COs to ensure the effective use of PRISM for management and implementation of SNs, workplans and projects3.Lead and coordinate the strategic planning, monitoring and reporting processes at the regional level:Lead and manage the overall processes and coordinate within RO and with COs in the region to develop a new Strategic Note of RO, ensuring the timely submission and quality in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance.Lead the overall processes and coordinate within the RO to develop and finalize workplans of the RO, ensuring the timely submission and quality in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance documents.Ensure engagement of Programme Partners at strategic level of results during the CO planning and implementation, including engaging Progrmme partners during the Strategic Note/Biennial Work Planning process. Lead and manage the amendment process of Strategic Note and workplan of RO in line with relevant corporate procedure and in coordination with SPRED/SPU.Lead and manage the overall processes and coordinate within RO for monitoring and reporting exercises against RO SN and workplans.Ensure the quality of planning and reporting data against RO Strategic Note before publishing in UN Women's Transparency Portal. Provide RBM-related guidance and technical support to RO personnel to improve strategic planning, results monitoring and reporting in RO.Provide guidance and technical support to personnel in the RO to ensure the effective use of PRISM for RO's planning, monitoring and reporting processes.Provide support to the Regional Operations Manager for matters relating to the Regional Quarterly Business Review (QBR), the Regional Risk Management process and the development of the regional Office Typology and physical presence setup4. Lead and coordination ACRO PSMU and provide oversight and technical support for program implementation in LACSupervise ACRO PSMU team to ensure program quality control and identify potential challenges.Analyze and ensure the alignment of project budgets with logical framework matrices and work plans.Provide strategic and specialized technical advice on the development of systems, processes, and support mechanisms for planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on program progress.Review and evaluate CN and proposals and supervise the preparation of proposals and reports for donors.Provide technical support in the preparation of Assurance activities and follow up on the implementation of Assurance findings .Second line functions to provide oversight information including for Quarterly Business Review in line with the Programme, Project and Programme Partner Management Procedures.Develop, coordinate, and deliver training on results-based management to staff in the Regional Office and country offices.5. Provide coordination and expert guidance for ACRO and Country Offices' Programs' Management and implementing partners (internal and external).Provide technical support to the regional office and country offices in Programme, Project and Programme partner management and results-based management, relating to ensuring that the region is doing the right projects, projects and programmes are done the right way and are consistently done well by applying corporate standards and toolsProvide technical support and supervise the technical implementation of program activities with partners.Undertake capacity  assessment and strengthening of UN Women personnel as well as partners on Programme Partner implementation and coordinate and facilitate technical/programmatic support and training as needed.Maintain relationships and liaison with country offices and headquarters on project/program and programme partner management issues, ensuring smooth exchange of information and data, execution, work planning, and feedback.Undertake or participate in missions, as necessary, to support specific projects and programs throughout all stages of the project management cycle.Develop in coordination with ROM oversight joint missions, as well as acceleration plans for delayed programs/projects and propose back on track solutions for COs and ROs programs effective and impactful implementation.6. Contribute to HQ-led corporate initiatives in the areas of Strategic Planning, Results Monitoring, Reporting, RBM and Program Management in close collaboration with HQ to ensure the field perspectives and needs are reflected in those corporate initiatives:Contribute to corporate level strategic planning exercises associated with UN Women Strategic Plan, including development of new Strategic Plan and Mid-Term Review of Strategic Plan.Contribute to corporate level reporting exercises, including the Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR) to the Executive Board on implementation of Strategic Plan and its data publication in UN Women's Transparency Portal, ensuring the quality of data against Strategic Plan indicators and narrative inputs from the regionContribute to development, revision and roll-out of relevant corporate policies, procedure and guidance in the areas of strategic planning, RBM and PM.Contribute to development/revision of corporate RBM/PM capacity development resources and tools in the areas of strategic planning, monitoring and reporting.Contribute to development/enhancement of corporate systems in the areas of strategic planning, results management and program/project  management and oversight.Coordinate and collaborate with HQ to ensure results and financial data and results stories from the region are published in UN Women's Transparency Portal in a timely and accessible manner. 7. Oversee documentations in the areas of strategic planning, monitoring, reporting, RBM and Programme, Project and Programme Partner Management within the Regional Office and contribute to audits and evaluations:Ensure Strategic Notes and workplans. Programme, Project documents, Programme Partner documents, annual reports of RO and COs in the region are fully updated in the corporate systems and documented with amendments, ensuring the readiness for future audits and evaluations.Contribute to internal/external audits, corporate/regional evaluations, other assessment/reviews and reporting requirements, by providing necessary data, information and documents associated with UNSDCFs, Strategic Notes, workplans projects  and programme partners from the region. 8.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 knowledge of strategic planning and RBMExcellent knowledge of Programme ManagementExcellent knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency strategic planning processesExcellent knowledge of gender equality  Ability to lead, oversee and monitor the inclusion of gender-specific results, indicators, targets and activities in various planning frameworksGood knowledge Latin American and Caribbean gender equality structural barriers Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision.Ability to support others to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the areas of strategic planning. Recruitment Qualifications:Education and Certification:At least an advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Development-related disciplines, Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, Gender, 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 progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation, international relations, public administration or a related field is required.At least 3 years of experience in Results-Based Management (RBM) and strategic planning, including managing and coordinating the development of strategy, multi-year planning documents, work plans, and/or programme documents at the country, regional and/or international levels is required.Experience in providing guidance and technical support to Country Offices, or diverse teams for development of Theory of Change, results frameworks, logical frameworks and indicators for programmes/projects, to ensure the minimum standard of RBM is required.Experience in inter-agency strategic planning, Joint UN programmes, UN to UN agreements development or work related to UNSDCFs at the country, regional or international level is required.Experience in monitoring gender equality policies, strategies, programmes, projects or initiatives in preferably in the Latin America and the Caribbean is required.Experience in regional offices, programme or regional similar structures is desired.Experience in conducting PM or RBM training, as a trainer, to personnel and/or external partners to support results-based planning, monitoring and reporting is desirable.Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), spreadsheet and database packages is required.Experience in developing RBM, PM or corporate/regional oversight resources and tools is desirable.Experience in the use of a modern web-based results management system, is desirable. Languages:Fluency in English and Spanish are required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, 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.)Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process. 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."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. 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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 Internal Audit Service (IAS) of the Independent Evaluation, Audit, and Investigations Services (IEAIS) is responsible for the internal audit function to UN Women. IAS provides independent, objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance arrangements, risk management and controls. It manages the internal audit function for UN Women covering its Headquarters and offices away from headquarters.Under the supervision of the Chief, Internal Audit Service (IAS), the Audit Specialist is responsible for performing risk-based audits of business processes at UN Women Headquarters and Offices away from headquarters, of programmes and projects, corporate functions, systems and internal controls, and implementation of policies and procedures.Key functions and accountabilities:Develop and manage the formulation and achievement of the Internal Audit PlanContribute to the risk-based audit plan development and implementation.Complete assigned audits and advisory reviews under the Risk-Based Audit Plan.Conduct audit assignments in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the UN Women Charter of the Independent Evaluation and Audit Services as well as the IEAS audit guidelines.Lead risk-based end-to-end audits for performance/value for money engagements, maturity and risk assessments, governance, compliance, and project management audits.Undertake audit missions to UN Women offices in Headquarters, and away from Headquarters, at the regional, sub-regional and country level, including to areas with hazardous working conditions.2. Lead audit engagements:Monitor the assignment's progress vs. plan to manage potential or actual deviations and ensure objectives are met;Plan, manage and supervise the work of team members (staff and consultants);Ensure Gender Mainstreaming aspects are considered as part of the engagement planning risk assessment;Identify and report potential misconduct red flags to the Chief, IAS.Utilize data analytics and AI tools to increase assurance coverage and/or increase efficiency of procedures.Lead consultative debriefing and validation meetings with stakeholders on risks identified, root causes, and potential corrective actions.Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports detailing findings, root causes and potential consequences, recommendations, and corrective actions.Monitor the status of audit recommendations and appraise the adequacy of action taken on audit recommendations.3.  Provide timely substantive support and advice on operational and programme matters as requested:Collaborate with Chief, IAS and Director, IEAIS in requests for advice, investigation support, updates of the audit programme and methodology tools, contributions to divisional reports, preparation of training activities, participation in working groups or committees, review of corporate policies and procedures and other tasks.Perform quality assurance reviews (peer reviews) of other auditors' work as required.Participate in the IAS Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan (QAIP) based on the specific tasks assigned.4. Provide timely substantive support and advice on operational and programme matters as requested:Collaborate with Chief, IAS and Director, IEAIS in requests for advice, investigation support, updates of the audit programme and methodology tools, contributions to divisional reports, preparation of training activities, participation in working groups or committees, review of corporate policies and procedures and other tasks.Perform quality assurance reviews (peer reviews) of other auditors' work as required.Participate in the IAS Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan (QAIP) based on the specific tasks assigned.5. Support technical contributions to knowledge management and sharing:Support training and guidance to staff and partners on governance, risk management, controls and compliance.Provide guidance and advice to business units on audit-related matters.Contribute to the ongoing development of professional practices within the team including the development of audit guidelines and standard operating procedures for the effective and efficient conduct of audits.Identify, collect, and disseminate best practices and lessons learned;Design analytics, perform trend analyses, and develop visual narratives that enhance assurance and advisory work.Participate in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan.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: Coordinate and manage the work of staff and consultants on audit assignmentsCompetencies :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 ability to perform and manage risk-based internal audits, operational/performance audits, special audits, financial audits, project audits, and advisory services.Due professional care by considering the: extent of work needed to achieve the audit plan; relative complexity, materiality, orsignificance of matters in risk management, control, and governance processes, probability of significant performance issues, irregularities, or non-compliance; and cost of control in relation to potential benefits.Strong understanding of methodologies for assessing value for money, including the ability to analyze financial and non-financial data to make evidence-based recommendations for cost savings, efficiency gains and improved outcomes.Proficiency in developing audit criteria, key performance indicators, and benchmarks to assess program performance.Demonstrates professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable rules and procedures.Ability to motivate and coach team members.Strong consultative communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong presentation skills and ability to listen actively and respond effectively. Recruitment QualificationsEducation and Certification:Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Auditing or related field is required.A first level university degree with Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation and additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation desirable. Additional professional certifications (CISA, CFE) are an advantage.Experience:A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in audit, evaluation, monitoring, risk or another directly relevant area.Experience working in an international organization is required.Experience conducting value for money and/or performance audits or reviews of functions, processes and projects, including proficiency in developing audit criteria, key performance indicators, and benchmarks to assess program performance.Experience using Microsoft office suite, audit management software, computer assisted audit techniques (e.g. ACL, IDEA, TeamMate Analytics and AI tools for auditing) for supporting internal audit work, data management, innovation and technology is required.Experience in the use of a modern web-based Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP), preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Languages:Fluency in English and French is required;Knowledge of additional official UN languages is desirable (Spanish, 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.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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.______________________________________________________________________