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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 Policy Division develops and implements the UN Women corporate programme of work on analysis, research and knowledge management that provides the evidence base for the advice and guidance UN Women provides to development practitioners, the intergovernmental process, the UN system, and to UN Women staff working at country and regional level on issues of gender equality and women's empowerment. The Division identifies emerging issues and trends, including gaps and challenges, and develops and proposes new strategies for achieving the agreed goals through innovative approaches and lessons learned about what works in practice. The Research and Data Section in the Policy Division is responsible for leading UN Women's research and data agenda. It manages a large global network of leading feminist researchers; produces high profile knowledge products including UN Women flagship publications such as Progress of the World's Women and the Progress on the SDGs: The Annual Gender Snapshot; and leads UN Women's growing portfolio of work on gender statistics, including monitoring of the SDGs and cutting-edge work to develop new statistical methodologies. Under the direct supervision and guidance from the statistics specialist, the intern will be expected to work on the various flagship publications including literature reviews, statistical analysis, modeling, data visualizations and factchecking.  Description of ResponsibilitiesSupport research work for flagship reports, such as: Progress on the SDGs: The Annual Gender Snapshot 2026, and Progress of the World's Women 2026, through literature reviews and preparation of background research documents,Develop data visualizations to be included in  reports using statistical packages such as R and tools such as Excel and Power BI,Use machine learning and AI tools to run sophisticated analyses of global datasets, and contribute innovative research insights to the reports,Participate in writing, checking and running code scripts in STATA or R to extract indicators from large international datasets such as the Demographic and Health Surveys from USAID and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys from UNICEF, Learning objectivesIncrease understanding of UN Women's work and the UN system;Increase knowledge of women's rights and gender equality;Increase knowledge regarding applied gender-responsive research and gender policy work;Increase knowledge regarding quantitative research methods and gender statistics; Work as a team member in a multicultural setting. 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:Interest in development, research, advocacy, and gender policy work.A well-developed understanding of quantitative research methods.Experience with statistical programming, including machine learning models and approaches, use of AI tools, and preferably STATA or PythonQualificationsEducation: University studies in one of the following disciplines:: Economics, Statistics, Public Policy (with a quantitative focus)  a similar field with emphasis on quantitative analysis Meet one of the following: a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher);[KS1] b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent);c) Be enrolled in a mandatory national service programme of which the internship may form a part;d) 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.[KS2] 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. [KS1]This point captures PhD students. Upon receipt of applications, the hiring manager can determine which candidates they want to consider further.  [KS2]This is our standard requirements and cannot be changed, per the policy. 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 Human Resources Business Partner is a member of the Regional Office Management team, together with the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director as well as the Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director, with matrix reporting to and functional oversight from the Deputy HR Director, the Human Resources Business Partner serves as an advisor to management on human resources-related issues in the region. The HR Business Partner will oversee the coordination of recruitment, compliance, benefits, compensation, and employee relations activities. They ensure workforce planning is in place that is aligned with business objectives. Lead the regional implementation of and provide technical support to the development of new human resources (HR) policies, guidelines, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and adopt them to regional context where necessary:Monitor and lead proper implementation of HR policies, guidelines, practices and Standard Operating Procedures in the region and provide advice, when necessary;·     Provide technical contributions on HR strategic planning/discussions on the direction of human resource services, goal setting and annual work planning.Provide guidance and support to managers and staff in the Regional Office (RO) and Country Offices (COs) in the region on issues related to HR, including attraction and recruitment, benefits and entitlements, and separation:Provide current and prospective staff with timely guidance on recruitment and contract policies, general conditions of services and business orientation;Ensure effective oversight of SSAs and Service Contractors, NPSAs and IPSAs in the region, in line with relevant policies;In collaboration with HQ-HR respond and address audit recommendations in the area of Human Resources and track implementation of the audit recommendations;Ensure smooth and effective coordination with outsourced service providers of administration of appointments and related benefits/entitlement management for local support staff;Oversee the administration of contracts, benefits and entitlements and other related HR administrative matters at the Regional Offices and Country Offices.Coordinate Recruitment and Selection processes for personnel in RO and COs for both staff and non-staff:Project and monitor vacant posts at regional and country offices;Lead the recruitment process of national staff in the Regional Office, lead the recruitment of international staff (up to P5 level) and support the recruitment of national staff in the Country Offices , including attraction, long/short-listing, interviews and evaluation of candidates;Ensure proper usage of UN Women's different contract modalities; review and recommend level of remuneration for external contractors;Provide support to RO and COs in the areas of job design, evaluation, classification and analysis, post establishment, workforce planning, peer review groups and functional analysis.Coordinate the implementation of Benefits and Entitlements at the RO and COs in the region:Oversee and liaise with UNDP to ensure proper administration of benefits and entitlements in accordance with existing SLA;Monitor and oversee the implementation of entitlements, benefits and allowances;Approve and /or certify payment of salaries, allowances and entitlements, as required.Work closely with HR HQ teams for technical advice and implementation on issues related to workplace relations and talent and performance management:Promote and implement UN Women workplace relations policies and initiatives in the region, including work/life balance promotion and stress management activities;Facilitate mediation for disputes in the region as required;Brief and orient staff and managers in the region on the performance management system;Identify poor performance cases which could impact the contractual status or career of staff;Build strategic relationships with Regional and country directors/representatives and ensure RO and CO needs are captured and communicated to HQ.Coordinate Learning and Development initiatives at the RO and COs in the field:Coordinate learning and development activities in the region, including on code of conduct, benefits and entitlements and performance management;Assess training needs and coordinate closely with the HR talent management team on initiatives to respond to those needs.Liaise closely with HR HQ and coordinate communication and outreach activities regarding HR initiatives:Build awareness and understanding of HR policies through consultation and engagement across the organization;Contribute to HR's outreach platforms, including intranet, internet and HR Bulletin. Develop and implement HR systems based on HR needs, including HR reporting:Analyze, track and periodically report on recruitment trends for management and donors;Share data and information with Human Resources Headquarters as requested and finalize special reports as required. Supervise and monitor the work of the HR team in the Regional Office.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 general HR knowledge and expertise;Excellent interpersonal skills;Excellent diplomatic negotiation skills;Excellent written and spoken communication skills;Ability to write and present ideas, concepts and policy positions;Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;Ability to build and nurture relationships;Strong problem solving and analytical skills;Strong understanding of UN Staff Regulations and Rules and human resources policies and procedures;Demonstrated ability to interact with personnel at all levels within the organization;Possesses a high degree of sensitivity and change management abilities to intercultural personnel and organizational dynamics;Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous Human Resources related projects and programs in a changing environment. Education: Master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or relevant social sciences 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 experience in human resource management;Experience in recruitment and selection, benefits administration, and workplace relations are required;Minimum 3 years work experience internationally;Field experience is an asset;Experience as a HR Business Partner is an advantage;Experience in leading a team.Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese or Russian) is an asset. Statements :In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. 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. Papua New Guinea ranks 144th out of 163 countries (53.6% score) on the SDG Index (2022). It ranked 156th out of 191 countries globally on the 2021 Human Development Index and currently ranks 169th out of 191 countries globally on the Gender Inequality Index. Gender-based violence (GBV) remains at endemic levels across the country with rampant domestic violence in both urban and rural areas as well as increasing sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) killings. In order to address GBV, SARV and broader gender related challenges, the UN Women in partnership with other UN agencies, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF, under outcome one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2028 on Equality for Women and Girls, is implementing a comprehensive programme on GBV, SARV and Child Violence. The GBV/SARV programme is a dedicated component of the Highlands Joint Programme Phase 2 (HJP2), focused on addressing the root causes and strengthening both community and institutional responses to GBV and SARV – both as a factor and consequence of conflict, fragility, and underdevelopment in the Highland provinces. The programme adopts an integrated, area-based programming approach, in which actors and interventions converge to holistically address GBV and SARV, while paying special attention to linkages with primary drivers of conflict, social and economic inequalities, and climate change risks in the provinces of Hela, Southern Highlands, Enga, and Western Highlands.  The GBV SARV Component of the (HJP2), is led by UN Women as the convening Agency, and will be implemented by participating UN Organisations (PUNOs) - UNFPA, UNICEF and UNDP in partnership with the Provincial Administrators, Civil society organisations (CSOs), churches, and community structures. Through its collaborative and inclusive approach, the GBV SARV Component of the (HJP2), integrates humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts, ensuring transformative and sustainable change in the region.Reporting to the Country Representative, as well as providing regular updates to the UN Resident Coordinator, and the Highlands Joint Programme Coordinator;  the Gender Equality Specialist will be based in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province and will be responsible for providing guidance and coordination of gender equality and women's empowerment of the Highlands Joint Programme, particularly on GBV/Violence Against Children/SARV component.  The Gender Equality Specialist provides technical and advisory/guidance and inputs to every step of programme planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation; including capacity building, strategic partnerships and resources mobilization, and knowledge management. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Provide guidance and coordinate gender equality and  women's empowerment (GEWE) as a guiding principle during the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Highlands Joint Programme. Review and provide technical guidance and inputs at  each step of programme development, implementation and monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Joint GBV/VAC/SARV component of the Highlands Joint Programme to ensure gender is mainstreamed in all its operational and programmatic areas, e.g. gender indicators, gender sensitive monitoring system, etc.Provide technical input and recommendations into work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports, analytical report and expenditures status reports to the Programme and UN Women and other stakeholders as necessary.Liaise with the Programme team, national counterparts, donors, UN Agencies and partners to ensure the Programme results including reporting are gender sensitive and inclusive.Provide technical advice to the Country Representative and Programme team on national GEWE policy and legal framework to ensure coherence/alignment.2. Manage gender coordination with UN Agencies, subnational partners and other stakeholders Manage relationships with provincial partners to support implementation of the Programme, raise potential problems and provide solutions related to gender mainstreaming.Provide substantial guidance to partners on establishment of gender indicators and monitoring the achievement of results.Identify capacity building needs of partners and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training, and cross partner learning and sharing, and capacity development initiatives; develop training materials and workshops, as necessary. Ensure that project reporting, monitoring and evaluation fully addresses the gender issues of the project.Ensure that gender sensitization modules are included in all training activities supported by the project, including support to the development of these modules.Ensure that guidelines, protocols, procedures, standards and incentives developed by the project include gender dimensions.Ensure full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all programme-related activities and interventions.3. Provide substantive inputs for the monitoring and reporting of the Programme. Gather and compile all information related to gender for monitoring and reporting on the programme from the planning to the evaluation stages.Monitor the implementation of activities related to the Joint GBV/VAC/SARV component of the Highlands Joint Programme; oversee regular monitoring visits.Provide technical input into annual and quarterly reports; financial and narrative reports.Provide technical input into programme activities and results to Country Office reporting.Promotes the collection, analysis and use of  gender disaggregated data to improve programme monitoring and evidence-based decision making that leaves no one behind.4. Interagency advocacy and facilitation of knowledge building and management:Coordinate interagency efforts on the implementation of the GBV, SARV joint programme, establish advocacy networks and linkages to women's rights and equality networks at provincial, national and global levels.Lead and oversee the process of identifying and synthesising best practices and lessons learned, according to priorities set by the programme steering committee and UNCT and contribute to their dissemination.Coordinate the development and implementation of relevant interagency advocacy strategies on GBV and SARV. Maintain and strengthen relationships with a wide range of partners to optimise Innovative Financing including exploring opportunities for financing through national governments' fiscal and monetary policy actions, UN Joint Programmes, Capital markets with de-risking strategies, Philanthropy, individual giving and business development activities as applicable.Develop capacity development initiatives on gender-related issues and priorities as needed.Coordinate the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally of the programme as required.Organize major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Highlands Joint Programme on GBV and SARV. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The Gender Equality Specialist works closely with the inter-agency programme team within the joint programme.  S/he has no supervisory role. 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 knowledge of general gender equality and women's empowerment issues;Strong gender-focused results-based management, programme implementation and monitoring and evaluation skills;Ability to lead/coordinate the development of detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them for development results Ability to envision, conceptualize and communicate strategic visionExcellent analytical and conceptual thinking skillsStrong negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skillsStrong planning, goal-setting and prioritization and organizational skillsStrong knowledge of UN programme management systems Recruitment Qualifications:Education and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is require.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 would be an added advantage.Experience:At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to gender-based violence is required.Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects; specifically with different UN agencies is required.Familiarity with the Papua New Guinean socio-economic and cultural context. 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.Previous experience working in the UN system is desirable.Previous experience working in a  joint-programme is an advantage.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). 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.Papua New Guinea ranks 144th out of 163 countries (53.6% score) on the SDG Index (2022). It ranked 156th out of 191 countries globally on the 2021 Human Development Index and currently ranks 169th out of 191 countries globally on the Gender Inequality Index. Gender-based violence (GBV) remains at endemic levels across the country with rampant domestic violence in both urban and rural areas as well as increasing sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) killings.In order to address GBV, SARV and broader gender related challenges, the UN Women in partnership with other UN agencies, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF, under outcome one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2028 on Equality for Women and Girls, is implementing a comprehensive programme on GBV, SARV and Child Violence.The GBV/SARV programme is a dedicated component of the Highlands Joint Programme Phase 2 (HJP2), focused on addressing the root causes and strengthening both community and institutional responses to GBV and SARV - both as a factor and consequence of conflict, fragility, and underdevelopment in the Highland provinces. The programme adopts an integrated, area-based programming approach, in which actors and interventions converge to holistically address GBV and SARV, while paying special attention to linkages with primary drivers of conflict, social and economic inequalities, and climate change risks in the provinces of Hela, Southern Highlands, Enga, and Western Highlands. The GBV SARV Component of the (HJP2), is led by UN Women as the convening Agency, and will be implemented by participating UN Organisations (PUNOs) - UNFPA, UNICEF and UNDP in partnership with the Provincial Administrators, Civil society organisations (CSOs), churches, and community structures. Through its collaborative and inclusive approach, the GBV SARV Component of the (HJP2), integrates humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts, ensuring transformative and sustainable change in the region.Reporting to the Country Representative, as well as providing regular updates to the UN Resident Coordinator, and the Highlands Joint Programme Coordinator; the Gender Equality Specialist will be based in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province and will be responsible for providing guidance and coordination of gender equality and women's empowerment of the Highlands Joint Programme, particularly on GBV/Violence Against Children/SARV component. The Gender Equality Specialist provides technical and advisory/guidance and inputs to every step of programme planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation; including capacity building, strategic partnerships and resources mobilization, and knowledge management. Key Functions and Accountabilities:1.Provide guidance and coordinate gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE) as a guiding principle during the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Highlands Joint Programme.Review and provide technical guidance and inputs at each step of programme development, implementation and monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Joint GBV/VAC/SARV component of the Highlands Joint Programme to ensure gender is mainstreamed in all its operational and programmatic areas, e.g. gender indicators, gender sensitive monitoring system, etc.Provide technical input and recommendations into work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports, analytical report and expenditures status reports to the Programme and UN Women and other stakeholders as necessary.Liaise with the Programme team, national counterparts, donors, UN Agencies and partners to ensure the Programme results including reporting are gender sensitive and inclusive.Provide technical advice to the Country Representative and Programme team on national GEWE policy and legal framework to ensure coherence/alignment.2. Manage gender coordination with UN Agencies, subnational partners and other stakeholdersManage relationships with provincial partners to support implementation of the Programme, raise potential problems and provide solutions related to gender mainstreaming.Provide substantial guidance to partners on establishment of gender indicators and monitoring the achievement of results.Identify capacity building needs of partners and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training, and cross partner learning and sharing, and capacity development initiatives; develop training materials and workshops, as necessary.Ensure that project reporting, monitoring and evaluation fully addresses the gender issues of the project.Ensure that gender sensitization modules are included in all training activities supported by the project, including support to the development of these modules.Ensure that guidelines, protocols, procedures, standards and incentives developed by the project include gender dimensions.Ensure full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all programme-related activities and interventions.3. Provide substantive inputs for the monitoring and reporting of the Programme.Gather and compile all information related to gender for monitoring and reporting on the programme from the planning to the evaluation stages.Monitor the implementation of activities related to the Joint GBV/VAC/SARV component of the Highlands Joint Programme; oversee regular monitoring visits.Provide technical input into annual and quarterly reports; financial and narrative reports.Provide technical input into programme activities and results to Country Office reporting.Promotes the collection, analysis and use of gender disaggregated data to improve programme monitoring and evidence-based decision making that leaves no one behind.4. Interagency advocacy and facilitation of knowledge building and management:Coordinate interagency efforts on the implementation of the GBV, SARV joint programme, establish advocacy networks and linkages to women's rights and equality networks at provincial, national and global levels.Lead and oversee the process of identifying and synthesising best practices and lessons learned, according to priorities set by the programme steering committee and UNCT and contribute to their dissemination.Coordinate the development and implementation of relevant interagency advocacy strategies on GBV and SARV.Maintain and strengthen relationships with a wide range of partners to optimise Innovative Financing including exploring opportunities for financing through national governments' fiscal and monetary policy actions, UN Joint Programmes, Capital markets with de-risking strategies, Philanthropy, individual giving and business development activities as applicable.Develop capacity development initiatives on gender-related issues and priorities as needed.Coordinate the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally of the programme as required.Organize major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Highlands Joint Programme on GBV and SARV.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The Gender Equality Specialist works closely with the inter-agency programme team within the joint programme. S/he has no supervisory role. Competencies:Core Values:Integrity; 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 knowledge of general gender equality and women's empowerment issues;Strong gender-focused results-based management, programme implementation and monitoring and evaluation skills;Ability to lead/coordinate the development of detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them for development resultsAbility to envision, conceptualize and communicate strategic visionExcellent analytical and conceptual thinking skillsStrong negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skillsStrong planning, goal-setting and prioritization and organizational skillsStrong knowledge of UN programme management systems Recruitment Qualifications:Education and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is require.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 would be an added advantage.Experience:At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to gender-based violence is required.Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects; specifically with different UN agencies is required.Familiarity with the Papua New Guinean socio-economic and cultural context.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.Previous experience working in the UN system is desirable.Previous experience working in a joint-programme is an advantage.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). 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."