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Background:BackgroundUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.The Policy, Programme, and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) supports UN Women offices in all regional and country locations to deliver results in line with UN Women's Strategic Plan 2022-2025 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 strengthen the capacity of partners to deliver results on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. The Division develops and implements UN Women's programme of work across its normative, coordination, and operational triple mandate and provides policy advice and guidance and technical support to intergovernmental processes, UN system, and UN Women regional and country offices, among other partners and stakeholders. It is organized in thematic sections, which undertake policy research; analyze data on country, regional and global trends; and propose evidence-based options for global policy, norms and standards as well as for UN Women's policy advocacy and global programme strategies, including Gender Equality Accelerators.UN Women's commitment to a rules-based approach, anchored on human rights is central to advancing the rights and dignity of women and girls. Our work is grounded in the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. These documents, together with our founding resolution guide our normative, operations and coordination efforts at national, regional, and global levels,  informing advocacy and technical support to Member States to ensure the translation of global norms and standards to gender responsive laws, policies and institutions.In addition, UN Women integrates international human rights standards into its programming, in alignment with the Beijing Platform of Action, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR); all interrelated and fundamental for its work on women's leadership and decision-making, women's economic empowerment, gender responsive governance, ending violence against women and women, peace and security agenda. This approach positions gender equality not only as a normative issue but a policy objective and a legal obligation, reinforcing accountability and driving sustained results. The Human Rights and Non -Discrimination section drives this work at UN Women, converging the Entity's thematic work on human rights; access to justice; LGBTIQ+ rights; the rights of women with disabilities; women living with HIV/AIDS; indigenous women; racially marginalized groups; and Gender-Responsive Foreign Policies (GRFP).UN Women's global initiative on gender responsive foreign policies is rooted in 3 pillars:i) Evidence, Data and Knowledge to promote gender responsive foreign policies; ii) Advocacy for increased representation of women in diplomacy; iii) And gender mainstreaming in all areas of foreign policy. The initiative cuts across all impact areas of UN Women's strategic plan and all thematic areas of the Human Rights and Non-Discrimination Section.The intern will provide dedicated support to the gender responsive foreign policies initiative and will work in collaboration with other teams in the Human Rights and Non-Discrimination Section. Description of Responsibilities1.    Support knowledge management efforts related to gender-responsive foreign policies: Support the production of knowledge products, including summary and content generation for use on internal and external platforms.  Support the production of knowledge products and knowledge dissemination including through new and/or existing communities of practice;  Support organization and delivery of virtual events, knowledge exchanges and meetings to disseminate and engage with the knowledge produced;  Support dissemination of knowledge in other audio-visual formats as needed;  Support management of internal databases of partners and resources related to gender responsive foreign policy as requested;  Support the design and maintenance of internal intranet pages on gender responsive foreign policy.2.    Support research, data collection and analysis for effective implementation of UN Women's portfolio on gender-responsive foreign policies, including through:Data collection, compilation, transcribing and analysis from various sources as requested; Visualization of data and reviewing secondary data when required;  Drafting of research reports, publications, policy briefs, and knowledge management products as relevant;  Maintaining excellent documentation of the data in an organized data base3.    Support GRFP global multilateral engagement in Geneva through: Support to planning and organization of strategic discussions with diplomats on GRFP related issues  Support to planning and organization of GRFP trainings and capacity building sessions with diplomats4.    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation, contributing to learning objectives for the internship  Learning objectives for the internship in this area:1.    The intern will have an opportunity to contribute to UN Women's new and expanding work on gender responsive foreign policies especially its intersection with the Human Rights System2.    The internship opportunity will provide a platform to interact with the diplomatic community in international Geneva, offering insights on how diplomatic corps advances gender equality through foreign policy objectives3.    The intern will have an opportunity to understand firsthand UN Women's work, including implementation of its triple mandate at global, regional and national levels 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:Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with people from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;•             Excellent writing, communication and public speaking skills;•             Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and within delegated authority;•             Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies;•             Good knowledge of web-based knowledge management systems;•             Ability to gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations;•             Good analytical skills;•             Knowledge of gender, human rights and foreign policy issues is desirable  QualificationsEducation:University studies in one of the following disciplines: international relations, international law, political science, diplomacy, gender studies, public administration, human rights, social sciences, or a related field is required. Meet 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: •    All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form with their application.•    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).   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.______________________________________________________________________ 

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 Unit (SPU) in SPRED supports and guides UN Women to achieve higher-quality development results through an integrated approach that links strategic planning, monitoring and reporting and Results-Based Management (RBM), management approach. SPU is the custodian of RBM in UN Women. The SPU provides quality assurance on strategic planning and results reporting exercises at the corporate and field levels. It takes a collaborative approach to strategic planning and programmatic learning, creating space for innovation and enabling UN Women and its partners to be more effective, knowledge and data-driven, and driving higher quality UN Women programming. SPU is also the leading unit as business owner for UN Women results management systems to support strategic planning and results-based monitoring and reporting processes as well as data aggregation and analysis to communicate on results with stakeholders.Under the supervision of the Programme Analyst – Results-Based Management and in collaboration with the Strategic Planning 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 responsibilities:Under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst – Results-Based Management, the intern will be responsible for the following:Assist with COs, ROs and HQs 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 conducting the Training of Trainers (TOT); Support SPU's Work Planning and Annual Reporting exercises;Assist in developing communication materials, including SharePoint articles, Viva Engage posts, PowerPoint slides, and short videos, visibility and capacities of the PMR Policy, Procedures and RBM. Assist with broader internal communication efforts related to planning, monitoring and reporting, as needed. Assist in maintaining, updating and monitoring the PPG, Planning and RBM intranet pages Learning objectives fro 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:Respect for DiversityIntegrityProfessionalismCore Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender IssuesAccountabilityCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInclusive CollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeading by ExamplePlease 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: able to communicate clearly and concisely and to translate complex topics into simple language for a general audience; Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills: able to listen 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 Excellent 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. Qualifications                                                     Education:University studies in one of the following disciplines: research, knowledge management, public administration, business management, law, or other relevant subjects is requiredFamiliarity with desk reviews would be an added advantage; Knowledge of internal communications would be a distinct advantage. Meet 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: 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).   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 Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the UN Women Regional Director for Americas and the Caribbean on the UN Women-specific mandates, activities and results.  Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF). The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member.The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Colombia Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Colombia CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Manage the strategic country programme planning and developmentDevelop and implement strategic direction of the country;Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities , the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design. 2.Manage the Colombia Country OfficeLead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching; Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel.3.Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of  UN Country Team Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners;Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as requiredActively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processesActively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownershipEnsure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on developmentEnsure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and  on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality ScorecardParticipate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested4.Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events;Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.5.Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategiesLead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.6.Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity buildingManage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy;Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the COPromote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;Lead the production of knowledge products.7.Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assetsMaintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assetsOversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training8.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: This position will have seven people under its direct supervision. The Representative team includes the Deputy Representative (P4), the Executive Associate (G6), and the Technical Support Specialist (PPSA 6). The role also oversees the heads of cross-cutting areas, such as the Operations Manager (NOC), the Technical Secretariat Specialist (PPSA 8), the Communications Analyst (NOA), and the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Coordinator (PPSA 11). The Country team currently composed of 94 people.Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies:Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsExcellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgroundsResults-oriented;  Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for allLeading, developing and empowering peopleAbility to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makersExcellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in countryExcellent analytical and conceptual thinkingStrong knowledge of UN systemAbility to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the countryExcellent networking skillsAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategiesExcellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skillsEducation and Certification:Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required.A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.Experience :At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level is required.Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission is required.Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required.Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Language Requirements :Fluency in Spanish and English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, 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.______________________________________________________________________ 

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.As the lead UN entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN Women plays a central role in advancing global norms and standards, supporting their implementation at regional and national levels. The UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO), established in Istanbul, Türkiye, in 2014, provides strategic guidance, technical support, and coordination to country-level efforts across the region. ECARO collaborates with national gender equality mechanisms, governments, civil society, the private sector, and UN system partners to promote transformative change for women and girls.Countries across Europe and Central Asia have achieved meaningful progress in promoting gender equality. However, systemic challenges persist, including entrenched gender stereotypes, socio-economic disparities, underrepresentation of women in decision-making, and gender-based violence. These are further exacerbated by the impacts of regional crises, economic instability, climate change, and humanitarian emergencies.To address these challenges and accelerate progress, UN Women in the region focuses on the following strategic priority areas:Women's Leadership and Political Participation: Supporting women's meaningful participation and leadership at all levels of decision-making, and promoting inclusive governance through partnerships with governments, civil society, and international stakeholders.Women Economic Empowerment: Enhancing women's access to economic opportunities by advancing equal pay, decent work, social protection, care services, digital inclusion, and enabling policy environments that support women's entrepreneurship and economic resilience.Ending Violence Against Women: Addressing root causes of violence through prevention strategies, legal reform, institutional capacity-building, survivor-centered services, and community engagement.Women Peace and Security: Ensuring women's participation in peace processes, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction, and promoting accountability for gender-based violations in humanitarian and crisis contexts.Gender Data and StatisticsGender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting: Advocating gender equality to be mainstreamed into national planning and budgeting processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adequate public investment in gender-responsive policies and services. Humanitarian & Climate Response And other key functional areas include:Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Reporting CommunicationsStrategic Partnerships, Intergovernmental and Normative EngagementPartnership and Resource MobilizationHuman Resources Operations (Administrative, Finance/Budgets, Procurement & Travel, Security Occupational Health and Safety)UN Women Europe and Central Asia Office is developing a roster of qualified interns. This is not a recruitment, but based on the roster, UN Women can recruit interns from the roster as the need arises. Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of WorkUnder the overall guidance of the designated supervisor, the intern will closely collaborate with the UN Women team in areas relevant to their specialization. The intern will contribute to advancing the overall goals of UN Women's mandate by supporting the implementation of programme activities, as well as assisting in operational and administrative functions within the Regional and/or Country Offices, as required.Learning objectives:Develop a comprehensive understanding of how gender equality and women's empowerment are promoted through UN Women programmes and activities. Gain meaningful professional experience in an international development environment, contributing to career development and future employment opportunities.Learn how to support women in enhancing their self-agency and developing skills in areas aligned with their interests and needs. 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 research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively in collaborative settings.Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities.Ability to produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; familiarity with basic design applications are asset. Required Qualifications:Applicants to UN Women Internship Programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 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-year of post-graduation (maximum). A person who is the child or sibling of a UN Women personnel is not eligible to apply for an internship. An applicant who bears any other family relationship with a UN Women personnel is eligible and may be engaged as an intern, provided that the intern must never be assigned to the same work unit of the related personnel or be placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the same. Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. (French, Arabic, Chinese, or Spanish).Other RequirementsSound Analytical Writing Skills,Interest in Gender issues,Strong Research skills. Renumeration:Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions are eligible to 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 CV and a motivation letter with their application indicating their available timeframe for the internship programme. (When completing your application profile, please make sure to include all relevant experience and skills on Quantum)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).   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.) Disclaimer: UN Women does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.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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