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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.The Information Systems and Telecommunication (IST) Section, located in DMA (Division of Management and Administration), is responsible for the strategic planning and development of ICT solutions and services, information security, sourcing of information systems and equipment to support business needs and for the maintenance, availability, reliability, and quality of performance of information and telecommunications systems and services globally in all UN Women offices.As part of organizational digital transformation journey, UN Women has recently implemented Oracle Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) platform (Quantum) from the current legacy Peoplesoft ERP platform, through a joint inter-agency project including UNDP, UNFPA, UNV, and other agencies. The project scope includes all key ERP modules covering human resources, project management, procurement and financials management.Alongside the Quantum ERP implementation, UN Women utilizes an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) application within the UNall Portal, pivotal in managing access to Quantum ERP. This IDAM solution is integral to enforcing the Segregation of Duties (SoD) within Quantum and aligning user roles with UN Women's Internal Control Framework (ICF) and Delegation of Authority (DOA) Framework.Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of Chief of IST, the incumbent's key responsibilities include:Manage IDAM and DOA/ICF automation solution ensuring DOA and ICF compliance systematicallyPromote and solidify Information Technology Change and Release ManagementOversee ERP and Enterprise Applications Helpdesk operationsFoster agile planning and ICT governanceThe ICT Systems Specialist works in close collaboration with BPOs and colleagues in DMA, SPRED, PPID, SPD, IST and UNDP IDAM and ERP Teams ensure successful Change and Release Management.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage IDAM and DOA/ICF automation solution ensuring DOA and ICF compliance systematically:Serve as the technical lead for Quantum user and access management (UNall/IDAM);Collaborate with business units, BPOs, UNDP's IDAM team, and vendors to integrate UN Women's requirements into Quantum UNall/IDAM;Lead the DOA and ICF automation design and deployment to streamline user provisioning;Oversee and manage the Quantum ERP user provision process and related system enhancements across the organization;Provide advisory support and capacity building for Quantum UNall/IDAM focal points in HQs, regional and country offices;Offer ICF/DOA guidance and solutions, supporting the Deputy Director of DMA;Effectively communicate IDAM system and ICT policy/ procedure related guidance to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders. Promote and solidify Information Technology Change and Release Management:Act as Release Manager to manage the release lifecycle process for corporate ICT systems ensuring its compliance with the change control and release management procedure;Socialize and coordinate different parties involved such as business offices, development teams, third-party vendors, etc. to implement the change and release management process;Review Change Management Dashboard and prepare regular releases monthly;Constantly monitor the emergency release requests (ERs) submitted and ensure the ERs are approved timely;Monitor release milestone progress and conduct release readiness review and sign-off through utilizing Global Service Tracker (GST) Change Request and Emergency Release Request systems;Coordinate release lifecycle activities and tasks among teams;Coordinate UN Women Quantum ERP related change requests including UN Women master data changes with UNDP team to ensure compliance with Quantum Change and Release Management procedure as required;Maintain change and release management SharePoint site and develop release documentation templates as required. Oversee ERP and Enterprise Applications Helpdesk operations:Perform oversight of UN Women Quantum ERP and Enterprise Applications Support Helpdesk functions;Facilitate and coordinate with UN Women BPOs, IST and UNDP teams and vendors, on timely resolution of complex UN Women Quantum ERP and applications support issues;Promote effective usage of GST and ServiceNow platform and workflow for Quantum and applications support related queries and requests;Contribute to the development and update of adequate Frequently Asked Questions to enhance effective Quantum ERP usage and foster learning and building users' capability for self-troubleshooting;Provide technical inputs and support in the development of systems user procedures and guidelines, SOPs as required;Provide Quantum ERP capacity building support to the Regional Offices support teams and other offices as required ;Collaborate with internal and external auditors and legal specialists to ensure that the system related policies, processes and procedures comply with UN regulations;Provide analytical and technical support to the business units in UN Women and other stakeholders on the effective utilization of Quantum and Enterprise applications. Foster agile planning and ICT governance:Coordinate new ICT project requests across the house, provide guidance to the requesting department about the policy and process, and facilitate the in-take process through the ICT governance process;Serve as "Rapporteur" of ICT Board Secretariate and assist Chief of IST in organizing and coordinating ICT Board and ICT Coordination Group meetings;Provide coordination support in the audit process including both external UNBoA (board of audit) and internal audit;Manage large agreements, renewals and licensing such as Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Oracle;Manage oversee IST cost recovery process for services provided by IST to internal clients;Assist the Chief of IST in Annual/Biennial work planning process and other IST financial/budget management tasks as required. CompetenciesCore Values:Respect for DiversityIntegrityProfessionalism Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender IssuesAccountabilityCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInclusive CollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeading by ExamplePlease 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 CompetenciesDemonstrated proficiency to have analytical ability and thorough understanding of software development life cycle processesWorking knowledge of ERP systems and modern Cloud technologiesActively seeks to apply current expertise and new ideas on how to optimize use of technology to streamline workloadsAbility to interact with technical and functional personnel at all levelsAbility to work independently and manage multiple task assignmentsStrong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and certification:Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration or related discipline;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:A minimum of five (5) years of experience in information technology, including business process design, ERP platforms and Helpdesk operations;Experience in the design and rollout of identity and access management solutions for ERP systems, is required;Experience with Peoplesoft or Oracle Cloud ERP and Service-Now is required;Experience in managing onsite and offshore technical teams and vendors is required;Experience in application support including problem analysis and resolution is required;Experience with Iterative or Agile project methodologies and tools is required;Experience with UN entities in ICT projects is desired.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required;Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.  UN Women is the central stakeholder in advancing global norms and standards for gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women's work in Sierra Leone started through UNIFEM in 2002. UN Women provides unique supports to national gender machineries, cooperating with UN and public, private, and community-level non-UN institutions to empower women and advance gender.  Sierra Leone made key strides in the promulgation of laws and policies relating to economic empowerment of women, Sexual and Gender Based violence, women's leadership in public life and in peace and security, and their access to land. In line with the principle of Leaving No One Behind, UN Women makes deliberate efforts to develop partnerships which address the needs, demands and interests of women facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, vulnerability and marginalization. The Agency's portfolio in Sierra Leone includes the following flagship Programme Initiatives across the country: Women's Participation and Leadership in Governance and Politics. Ending Violence Against Women. Women in Peace, Security and Humanitarian Actions. Women's Economic Empowerment.UN Women Sierra Leone is developing a Roster of qualified interns. This is not a recruitment, but based on the roster, UN Women can recruit interns as the need arises Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall guidance of the designated Programme specialist or operations manager, the intern will work in close collaboration with UN Women team in areas related to her/his specialization to contribute to the overall goals of the UN Women mandates and support the implementation of programmes activities, operations and administrative functions of the country office were necessary  Learning objectives: Obtain knowledge on how gender equality is promoted in UN Women activities.  Gain valuable work experience, a path towards future career.Learn and support women to increase their self-agency and acquire new skills in areas of specific interest CompetenciesCore Values: Respect for Diversity Integrity Professionalism  Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example  Functional Competencies:  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 Microsoft Office; familiarity with basic design applications an asset. Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf  Required Skills and ExperienceEducation: University studies in one of the following disciplines: economic, business, gender, public policy, international relations, or other relevant subjects 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 one-year period of graduation. 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. Experience:Experience in the field of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, entrepreneurship and women's entrepreneurship is an asset; Experience coordinating events related to gender equality, women's economic empowerment is an asset; Experience undertaking research, including academic research, on areas relevant to women's economic empowerment in Indonesia is an asset.  Language: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in Bahasa Indonesia and 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 and  motivation letter with specific focus of interest area(s).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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.The work of UN Women in Moldova is guided by its new Country Strategic Note 2023-2027, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Moldova 2023-2027 (UNSDCF), UN Women Global Strategic Plan, National Programs and Strategies and aims to contribute to the gender-responsive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Strategic Note focuses on four main areas: 1) Ending Violence against Women; 2) Women's Leadership and Governance; 3) Women's Economic empowerment and 4) Humanitarian and Peace development nexus and UN Coordination on gender equality.As of November 2023, UN Women launched the implementation of an EU-funded Project "Ending Violence, Expanding Livelihood Opportunities for Women and Accelerating Gender Governance in Moldova with the short title: "EVOLVE4GE".The proposed project interventions will support the Government to address the persistent challenges and gaps identified in areas of critical importance for advancing gender equality by using gender mainstreaming and gender responsive budgeting as key approaches to development of gender responsive policies and budgets. At the same time, it will integrate tailored actions for women to increase their entrepreneurship skills and economic competitiveness, but also support national stakeholders to improve and implement the regulatory and policy frameworks on economic empowerment of women. Additionally, the project interventions will aim to improve prevention of gender-based violence, work on behavioral change towards strengthening the culture of reporting and supporting women and girls in exercising their rights and reaching out to recourse mechanisms, it will expand and strengthen specialist services. Finally, it will enhance the overall planning, coordination and oversight of the progress on implementation of the Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) programme, through the technical support in the establishment of the National Agency for Prevention and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, approved with Government decision accompanied by allocation of resources in the 2023 budget.The project will contribute to the implementation of the Country Level Implementation Plan (CLIP) of Moldova of the Gender Action Plan III[1] and is fully aligned with the priority 5 of the Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027: a resilient, gender equal, fair and inclusive society[2]. As well it will contribute directly to the implementation of the national priorities set in the National Development Strategy "Moldova -2030", the Government Programme on Gender Equality (2023 – 2027), the RoadMap for Economic Empowerment of Women, the National Programme on Ending Violence against Women (2023-2027), as well as to the gender responsive provisions of the National Strategy for Public Finance Management (2023-2030) and related programmes and the National Strategy Public Administration (2023-2030). It will also support the Government to advance implementation of the gender equality commitments aligned with the EU candidacy status granted to the Republic of Moldova in June 2022.Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Project Management Specialist is responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project Ending Violence, Expanding Livelihood Opportunities for Women and Accelerating Gender Governance in Moldova, including, managing the monitoring and reporting, overseeing and guiding people and budget management for the project team, building partnerships and providing support in developing resource mobilization strategies, and managing knowledge building efforts. Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the programmatic development for the EVOLVE4GE project based on the project document:Provide overall project advisory support to the Office Management;Guide the development of the project, and provide technical support to the design and formulation of project initiatives;Review and provide feedback to project strategies and documents, workplans, case studies and related knowledge products and publications, as needed;Provide technical advice on the development of systems, processes and mechanisms to support project planning, implementation, monitoring and progress reporting;Review and evaluate proposals and oversee the preparation of EU Delegation proposals and reports;Draft policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/ materials for the use in the development and presentation of policy and programmatic positions.Manage technical assistant to the implementation of the EVOLVE4GE project:Review project annual work plans to assure compliance with EU Delegation and UN Women programme goals and results-based indicators (EU Funding &Tender portal);Analyze and ensure alignment of project budgets with logical framework matrices and work plans;Write reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; and compile information in preparations of EU Delegation and UN Women reports;Analyze and ensure alignment of project budgets with logical framework matrices and work plans;Manage project quality control and identification of potential challenges;Align project activities with operations team in close liaison with Operations Managers;Build and manage relationships with national partners, as necessary.Manage the monitoring and reporting for the EU Delegation and Country Office:Recommend and establish project monitoring standards, criteria, and other indicators for measuring and assessing progress/results;Manage the monitoring of mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators;Coordinate the process of gathering information and preparing progress reports on project implementation; prepare technical reports;Prepare project team for audits and monitor implementation of audit recommendations;Provide training on results-based management to office staff, as necessary.Oversee and guide people and budget management for the project team:Lead a team, perform staff performance reviews, ensure capacity development of staff members by suggesting development opportunities;Monitor and analyze financial situation on the portfolios and project to ensure adherence to delivery rates and utilization of resources to meet agreed upon targets and results;Ensure effective information flow, communication and coordination across the office, between programmes, projects and operations, and with other UN Women offices and units.Build partnerships and provide support in developing resource mobilization strategies:Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;Analyze and research information on donors, finalize substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for resource mobilization and cost sharing;Determine programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women, country needs and EU Delegation`s priorities and develop the relevant partnerships.Manage knowledge building efforts:Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the project and contribute to their global dissemination. CompetenciesCore Values:Respect for Diversity;Integrity;Professionalism. Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example. Functional CompetenciesStrong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them;Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making;Strong analytical skills;Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;Good knowledge of UN programme management systems. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and certification:Master's degree in social sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, Gender 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 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, including programme design, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;At least 3 years of working experience in providing technical assistance to stakeholders in mainstreaming gender equality in policy and budget development process and oversight at national, regional or local;Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in programme development and programme writing;Experience in leading teams effectively is an asset. Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required, Romanian would be an advantage;Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset. APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION PACKAGE Note: UN Women reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UN Women at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.Interested candidates are invited to submit applications with the following documents. Motivation letter;Duly filled Personal History Form P11 including records on past experience in similar projects/ assignments and specific outputs obtained; P11 can be downloaded at https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form-en.doc   Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. 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. The United Nations in Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.  This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. BackgroundThe duration of the assignment is for six months.  Whereas an external candidate will be offered a temporary appointment; subject to release agreements, staff members in UN Women may be administered as a temporary assignment and staff members in the UN Common system may be administered under a loan arrangement.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 Head of Office operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results.  Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Head of Office 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 Head of Office whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Head of Office's contributions as a UNCT member.Reporting to the Regional Director, Americas and the Caribbean Regional Office, the Head of Office in Brazil is responsible for leading and managing the Brazil Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects for the Brazil CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Duties and Responsibilities1.     Manage the strategic country programme planning and developmentDevelop and implement strategic direction of the country;Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities , the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF;Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects;Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design. 2.     Manage the Brazil Country OfficeLead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard.Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel. 3.     Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country TeamServe 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 required;Actively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processes;Actively 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 ownership;Ensure 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 development;Ensure 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 Scorecard;Participate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested. 4.     Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategiesRepresent 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 CO;Promote 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 assets;Oversee 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 training. CompetenciesCore values:IntegrityProfessionalismRespect for DiversityCore CompetenciesAwareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender IssuesAccountabilityCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInclusive CollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeading by ExamplePlease visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf  Functional CompetenciesExcellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsExcellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgroundsResults-oriented;  Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on themAbility to ensure fair and equitable treatment for allLeading, developing and empowering peopleAbility to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makersExcellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in countryExcellent analytical and conceptual thinkingStrong knowledge of UN systemAbility to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the countryExcellent networking skillsAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategiesExcellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills Required Skills and ExperienceEducation 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;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;Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams;Experience in leading a team.Language Requirements:Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset. Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.Generation Equality is the world's leading effort to unlock political will and accelerate investment and implementation on gender equality. It recognizes that a bold, whole of society approach is needed to disrupt entrenched and rising global gender inequality, underscored by intensified ambition, investment and accountability. The initiative brings together organizations from every part of society to catalyse progress, advocate for change and take bold actions together.Generation Equality was initiated to disrupt decades of under-investment and lack of progress on gender equality implementation. The initiative intends to support the achievement of the SDGs and the realization of the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action on women's rights. With the intersecting challenges to gender inequality of COVID-19, the climate crisis, growing conflicts and intensified economic and political instability, the initiative aims both to stop reversals in women's and girls' rights as well as accelerate concrete progress.Generation Equality was launched in 2021 at events in Mexico and France, and in the presence of Heads of State, VIPs, CEOs and civil society and youth leaders and activists. Initially conceived as a five-year initiative, work will continue through and beyond 2026 to enrol new commitment makers, press for collective action on gender equality and ensure accountability.Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Civil Society Division and the direct supervision of the Deputy Director – Civil Society Division, with matrixed reporting to the Deputy Regional Director of the Eastern and Southern Africa Office, the CSO Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of the civil society engagement strategy within Generation Equality. This role is responsible for the design and coordination of civil society advocacy and leadership within the Action Coalitions (AC) and will oversee the capacity strengthening programme for civil society leaders within the Action Coalitions and provides analysis on civil society's effective engagement in the ACs. It also provides strategic policy, coordination, and management of Generation Equality's work on advocacy and partnership building with civil society constituencies, and provides strategic support to UN Women's regional and country offices to ensure the implementation of the Generation Equality Forum outcomes areas as outlined in the Generation Equality project document. The position will contribute to strengthening multistakeholder allyship models for movement building for gender equality, civic space and democracy. The post will have a combination of HQ and Regional functions operating from Nairobi and will work closely with all UN Women Regional Offices and in full coordination with UN Women's relevant HQ Divisions, including Programme, Policy & Intergovernmental Division (PPID), Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD), UN System Coordination Division and Executive Director Office (EDO), and in particular the Generation Equality Coordination Hub and the Action Coalition Focal Points in UN Women.The CSO Engagement Coordinator will coordinate activities to ensure effective operationalization and roll out of Generation Equality Phase II at the regional and country level, in partnership with AC focal points and the GE Coordination Hub. Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide substantive and strategic support to implement the civil society engagement strategy for Generation Equality across UN Women's Regions and Country Hubs: Develop and coordinate the civil society engagement strategy for Generation Equality, including the Action Coalitions. Coordinate civil society advocacy and leadership within the Action Coalitions, and oversee the capacity strengthening programme for civil society leaders within the Action Coalitions, in partnership with the Action Coalition focal points in UN Women.Provide regular analysis on civil society's effective engagement in the ACs.Contribute to the development of work plans and results-measurement processes for embedding Generation Equality's Movement Building and Allyship model strategies in Regional and Country offices' Strategic Notes and Workplans in compliance with UN Women programme goals and results-based indicators including Strategic Plan 2022-2025.Provide guidance to countries on convening multi-stakeholder structures of Generation Equality in support of the Allyship model, in partnership with the Generation Equality Coordination Hub.Develop tailored narratives for engaging different stakeholders; with specific focus on underrepresented regions, outlining their opportunities for engagement to support consensus building efforts aligned with Agenda 2030 and in line with the Secretary General's Common Agenda.Provide substantive support to UN Women colleagues and Regional Focal points to support their understanding and engagement of work with civil society actors within the context of Generation Equality, including by delivering webinars, on-line and face-to-face sessions, and coordinating the production of tools and materials as needed, in partnership with Regional Focal Points. Partnership Building and Strengthening:Partner with feminist civil society including youth for deeper engagement in inter-governmental processes through the multi-stakeholder approach, including in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), UN General Assembly (UNGA), Human Rights Council (HRC), High Level Political Forum (HLPF) among others.Support mainstreaming inclusive, intergenerational, and multi-stakeholder structures    in    countries    by    developing    and disseminating evidence-based knowledge on the suggested roles of these    structures/their governance mechanisms/ composition/modus operandi / partnerships' management, with coordination of Regional Focal Points. Coordinate regional and country level stories of impact and drive co-ownership and co-accountability, and share with the AC focal points and relevant communications and advocacy focal points.Provide substantive and coordination support to Regional Offices to initiate political dialogues and regional convenings with key stakeholders in support of expanding UN Women's partnership with civil society; ensuring a co-created approach at the regional and country level; including through engagement of regional commissions. Policy Positioning and Representation:Under the guidance of the Deputy Director, CSD, mobilize, foster and strengthen strategic partnerships with UN entities and other relevant bodies and provide inputs to those partnerships in support of UN Women initiatives;Provide substantive inputs and write briefing notes, talking points, presentations, and other briefing materials for senior management meetings, and events;Provide substantive input in the process of advocating the importance of civil society engagement and UN Women's work in this domain in various fora, including academia and civil society, with a view to deepen related political commitment and related reforms;Engage in UN interagency coordination and partnership fora on areas relevant to civil society engagement by supporting the engagement of the Director and Deputy Director, CSD and UN Women senior managers in high-level meetings and events and ensuring full information-sharing and coordination with team members in New York and across the regional hubs. Knowledge Management and sharing:Coordinate and perform knowledge extraction, analysis, documentation, codification of results/lessons learned, and verify that knowledge sharing, and content management is in line with guidelines and performed using corporate tools. CompetenciesCore 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 Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf Functional Competencies:Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;Excellent drafting skills with the ability to edit and clear written work products;Strong planning, goal-setting, prioritization and organizational skills;Strong analytical, information processing, and review strategic skills;Ability to contribute to detailed operational plans, budgets, and monitor these;Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports;Good knowledge of UN programme management systems and Results Based Management;Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment;Ability to work in a high pressured environment with frequent short deadlines;Defined sense of responsibility, confidentiality and accountability. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and certification:Master's degree (or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, political science, international relations, business administration or management, public administration, or other related fields.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 varied experience with international organizations.Experience in or with the United Nations system.Experience working with Civil Society and UN partnership is required.Previous experience in supporting multi stakeholders' engagement, strategic planning and coordination functions is desirable.Experience working with civil society at the field level is desirableLanguage Requirements:Fluency in English is requiredKnowledge of another UN official working language is desirable (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian). Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.   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.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.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 four key programme priorities: (1) Gender in Humanitarian Action, (2) Ending Violence Against Women, (3) Women's Economic Empowerment, and (4) Women, Peace and Security (WPS).Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Programme Specialist exercises overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and managing UN Women's research and analysis within the WPS portfolio. The Programme Specialist works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio.  Duties and Responsibilities1. Design and develop research initiatives related to WPS and women's rights/gender equality more broadlyDesign and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives related to advancing research on WPS and women's rights/gender equality more broadly;Design, manage, and/or commission knowledge products, including country -wide analysis of the status of gender equality in Afghanistan;Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and draft reports for publication;Supervise technical consultants and other specialists required to implement research initiatives;Track and monitor developments related to WPS, gender equality and women's rights;Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to WPS;Coordinate dissemination of knowledge products and related policy-advocacy;Organize and implement seminars, launches, and meetings related to research/analysis.2.  Manage the implementation and management of the WPS programme with a special focus on research/analysisFinalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams and UN agencies;Manage all research and analysis components of the WPS portfolio;3.  Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project related to research/analysisManage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results based management tools;Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports.4.  Manage the people and financial resources of the WPS programme related to research and analysisManage the programme budget and draft financial reports;Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists (including consultants); mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments;Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.5.  Contribute to inter-agency coordination on gender equality and women's rights to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners  in the countryProvide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects' capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.6.  Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication effortsDevelop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to WPS;Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to WPS as necessary;Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation;Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on WPS. CompetenciesCore 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 Core Values and Competencies:  https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf Functional CompetenciesStrong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsStrong knowledge of Results Based ManagementAbility to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-makingStrong knowledge of WPS, particulary in the area of knowledge production and analysisStrong analytical skillsAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and certification:Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, research, statistics or a related field is requiredA first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.Experience:At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;Technical experience in research/analysis in crises contexts related to gender equality and women's rights;Experience using statistical software and qualitative analysis tools;Experience in designing and managing country-wide assessments and/or research initiatives;Experience coordinating inter-agency entities and/or donors is an asset;Experience working in the UN System is an asset;Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required;Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto is an asset. Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from Application and recruitment process | About us: Careers at UN Women | UN Women – Headquarters  Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 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. Inclusion Statement:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits employ, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)  This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

BackgroundThe duration of the assignment is for 364 days.  Whereas an external candidate will be offered a temporary appointment; subject to release agreements, staff members in UN Women may be administered as a temporary assignment and staff members in the UN Common system may be administered under a loan arrangement.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 Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) is a multi-partner trust fund which supports women led and women's rights organizations working to build peace and provide humanitarian response throughout the world. Since the end of 2016, the WPHF has been supporting over 1046 civil society organizations and is present in 43 countries or group of countries.UN Women hosts the Secretariat of the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund. The WPHF Secretariat provides support to the Funding Board, mobilize resources from Governments, companies, foundations and individual, provides day to day support to Country Offices implementing WPHF programmes, ensures timely and quality monitoring and reporting. In 2022, the WPHF Funding Board established a new window for the protection and advocacy of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs), as well as a the WHRDs Window Unit to be hosted by the WPHF Secretariat. The WHRDs window provides two types of support: (i) safety net grants to cover for protection and livelihood expenses of WHRDs at risks from crisis and conflict settings (implemented together with INGOs partners) ; and (ii) direct logistical support for their participation in events and decision-making processes (implemented directly by the WHRDs window unit). It has supported over 300 WHRDs and more than 700 dependents through both protection and advocacy support.Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Secretariat of the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund – Peace and Security and resilience team - the Project Coordinator of the WPHF WHRDs window will coordinate the activities of this newly established window, manage its funding streams, lead on partnerships, coordination and reporting.Under the supervision of the Head of the WPHF Secretariat, the Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the WHRDs window, including its partnerships with INGOs and other UN Agencies. The Project Coordinator will oversee and guide the WHRDs window unit consultants and staff and budget of the window, build partnerships and provide support in developing resource mobilization strategies, and manage knowledge building efforts. Duties and Responsibilities1.     Manage and oversee the WPHF's WHRDs unit and implementation of the Funding WindowCoordinate the overall Window's work plan development and implementation according to approved Project document of the WHRDs UnitEnsure coordination with relevant stakeholders in the direct logistical support review process, including with UN Women and WPHF Operations colleaguesLead on coordination and management of partnerships with INGOs partners of the Safety Net, including onboarding of new INGO partnerships for the Safety NetSupport the implementation of key recommendations of the WHRDs window workshop and consultation and organize bi-annual workshop and consultations with key stakeholders engaged in the WHRDs windowOversee and provide advice to the Unit team on the evaluation of requests received under both the safety net and direct logistical support for advocacyManage and coordinate risk assessments with relevant partnersReview the preparation of all relevant documentation to be submitted to the Advocacy committee and WPHF Funding Board for funding approvalParticipate in the post-advocacy support meetings with WHRDsUpdate and monitor the window risk matrixEnsure all relevant documents are filed in the Fund's shared drive 2.     Manage the monitoring and reporting of the WHRDs windowManage the monitoring of mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators;Conduct meetings and review quarterly reporting of INGOs partnersReview and provide feedback to INGOs 2023 annual report in close collaboration with the WPHF M&E consultantConsolidate the window unit 2023 annual report in close collaboration with the WPHF M&E consultantProvide updates to the WPHF Funding Board (quarterly meeting) on progress of the windowDocument challenges and best practices of support through the windowFacilitate process for audits and monitor implementation of audit recommendations;3.     Oversee and guide people and budget management for the WHRDs windowManage the overall budget of the unit and INGO partnersPrepare cost extensions and no cost extensions accordinglyApprove invoices in Quantum as relevantLeads a team of three people, a P1 staff, two consultants, and perform staff performance reviews and capacity development of staff members.4.     Build partnerships and provide support in developing resource mobilization strategiesManage and strengthen partnerships with OHCHR and NGO Working Group on WPSProvide strategic advice to strengthen the window, raise awareness and visibility, including by finding entry points for the window and building connections with the Security Council and Human Rights CouncilContribute to the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally of the programme;Provide support on resource mobilization for the WHRDs window to the WPHF Head of Secretariat as requested, including identification of opportunities for resource mobilization and possible areas of cooperationStrengthen partnerships with civil society, UN agencies and foundations working on Human Rights5.    Manage knowledge building effortsManage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the programme and contribute to their global dissemination.Provide inputs to WPHF L-Hub capacity building sessions linked to the windowEnsure documentation of the Window implementation process and identify good practices and lessons learned;6.     The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. CompetenciesCore 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 Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf  FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsAbility to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on themAbility to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-makingStrong analytical skillsStrong knowledge of Results Based ManagementGood knowledge of UN programme management systems Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and Certification:Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, Gender 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 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, including programme design, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;Experience in working in women peace and security or gender and human rights area is required;Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in programme development and programme writing;Experience in leading teams effectively is an asset.Languages:Fluency in English is required.Working Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable. Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support. 

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.In a frame of implementation of its regional Strategic Note (SN) for 2022-2025, UN Women Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) intends to deepen sub-regional approaches through the development and implementation of tailored sub-regional strategies/roadmaps. This Roadmap for the Central Asia sub-region, covering all five countries namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, was developed through analyses related to progress and perspectives for gender equality and women's empowerment and other related issues in Central Asia and the broader region, including national strategies and actions plans, strategic documents of UN Women and UN system as well as other regional partners. It also builds on the results of extensive multi-stakeholder consultation including with UN Women staff, other UN agencies, both in-country as well as on regional level, and all key partners and collaborators of UN Women in Central Asia. UN Women considers: i) the presence of genuine sub-region-specific issues (such as trade, infrastructure, transboundary water, cross-border issues, and climate change) with direct and indirect implications for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE); ii) on-going sub-regional cooperation, including  specific sub-regional process and institutions (in Central Asia, especially SPECA, CAREC, UN RCCA, IFAS, and several others), and , given similar issues and drivers; iii) conducive environment and potential for peer learning and knowledge transfer, including using a 'peer pressure' to advance various agendas.To support the implementation of the Roadmap, ECARO intends to hire a Head of the Central Asia Liaison Office (P5) who will also serve as a Representative to Kazakhstan and based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to liaise on behalf of the UN Women Regional Office with all Central Asia countries.  The Head of the Liaison Office will strategically focus on the normative and coordination aspects of UN Women's mandate, fostering knowledge exchange and partnership development in GEWE technical policy advice, advocacy, and strategic negotiations with sub-regional stakeholders for resource mobilization and sub-regional programme development as relevant.The scope and depth of work for the Head of the Liaison Office require a mastery of gender and developmental issues, extensive experience in political, analysis and advocacy work, management expertise, skills in formulation of strategic results-oriented programmes that align with UN Women strategic vision and mandate, and the capacity to engage in political dialogue and negotiations with member states, donors, and other strategic partners. The work requires regular interaction with representatives of governments, National Women's Machineries, international development institutions in the sub-region, CSOs, private companies as well as UN Women Country Offices, Programme Presence in Central Asia, UN regional/sub-regional offices based in Almaty and UN agencies in respective countries.Under the overall direction of the UN Women ECA Regional Director and in close collaboration with ECARO and HQ programme/policy staff, the Head of the Liaison Office will provide guidance, technical and representational support to UN Women teams in Central Asia, as well as ensure coverage and engagement with UNCTs and national partners where UN Women is non-resident. Duties and Responsibilities1. Provide advisory and technical support for implementation of UN Women ECA Roadmap for Central Asia:Analyze political, economic, and social dynamics and emerging trends for the sub-region, including specific trends related to progress and challenges regarding gender equality and women's empowerment;Identify existing, emerging, and potential gaps that hinder gender equality and women's empowerment in the sub-region, especially those that could be effectively addressed on the sub-regional level;Identify emerging opportunities and entry points to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, especially on the sub-regional level, and propose an appropriate positioning of UN Women to leverage these opportunities;Identify key strategic partnerships that UN Women should explore/initiate or scale up as well as partners that could provide resources for exploring the new opportunities and scaling gender equality and women's empowerment on the sub-regional level;Support UN Women teams in Central Asia to design and implement UN Women's programming in line with sub-regional approaches, in close alignment and collaboration with sub-regional initiatives involving governments, civil society, donors, UN system partners and other development stakeholders and partners;Guide the UN Women Regional Director on strategic areas for GEWE related programmatic work and contribution for the further development of UN Women's engagement in Central Asia;Provide specialized technical and strategic support in managing all aspects of the sub-regional programme design and related activities ensuring compliance and accountability in programme monitoring, reporting and evaluation;Develop thematic sub-regional initiatives, in line with UN Women's Strategic Plan, policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of innovative and coherent policy and programmatic positions;Support UN Women ECA RO to finalize its strategy/approach for the modality of engagement in Central Asia sub-regional and country specific modality as a follow-up to the functional review's findings.Undertake an annual review of the roadmap implementation and ensure further results-based planning and reporting.2. Represent UN Women in the subregional interstate and international, including UN inter-agency specific, coordination mechanisms and processes.Represent UN Women Kazakhstan in high-level processes, including upon request of the Government of Kazakhstan, the National Women's Machinery, the Parliament, other state bodies and mechanisms, and UNCT Kazakhstan;Support UN Women country teams in Central Asia, as requested, to provide thought leadership and guidance to the United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs), UNSDCF Results Groups, GTGs and other thematic groups in supporting an enhanced sub-regional response to national partners in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in Central Asia, in line with the normative agenda;Provide thought leadership and support for mobilization and networking of civil society and other relevant stakeholders, leveraging already established sub-regional platforms and networks (Women's Dialogue of Central Asia, Central Asian Alliance to End GBV, ActForEqual Central Asia, AsiaFem and others) to promote gender equality and women empowerment activities in the sub-region;Ensure that UN Women is strategically placed with the UN planning processes, joint programs and other inter-agency initiatives at the sub-regional level;Lead regular briefing for the international development partners/donors on GEWE priorities and opportunities for joint work in Central Asia;Identify and support the development of UN joint programming, sub-regional opportunities, and programmes, including specifically on GEWE;Provide progress reports on UN Women's programme experiences in support of UN women inter-agency coordination role in Central Asia;Represent UN Women at conferences, events, strategic conferences, and fora in the region.3. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategies.Support UN Women country teams to establish and maintain partnerships with other UN agencies, governments, donors, civil society organizations and stakeholders;Oversee relationship building with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the work of UN Women in the country, and respond to any potential problems;Build further cooperation with existing and new civil society platforms and networks in organizing joint efforts at the sub-regional and regional levels;Facilitate engagement of stakeholders in Central Asia into the global initiatives as Generation Equality and Action Coalitions; Compact on WPS-HA, etc.Lead the development of partnerships with private sector companies, foundations, and other business institutions in the region;Support UN Women country teams to conceptualize, design and implement resource mobilization strategies for country and sub-region-specific initiatives;Coordinate external relations and public outreach; establish and maintain relationships with governments, parliaments, CSOs, gender expert community and networks and think tanks working at the sub-regional level. Plan and oversee the implementation of advocacy and awareness campaigns and fund-raising events, as required.4. Facilitate knowledge development and dissemination, communications, and advocacy on GEWE sub-regional and national priorities.Support UN Women country teams to develop and facilitate a knowledge management strategy/plan, based on needs and priorities of partners in Central Asia.Facilitate the development and implementation of UN capacity building strategy on GEWE in Central Asia;Provide substantive technical advice and capacity building support to the partners;Support UN Women country teams to develop policies, products, and other technical documents as requested;Oversee and manage capacity building opportunities and initiatives of key institutions and mechanisms;Provide timely advice on programmatic areas of work at the design and implementation stages;Coordinate the AsiaFem knowledge sharing initiative on behalf of the Regional Office;Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the programme and contribute to their global dissemination;Support to develop and implement communications/advocacy initiatives;Support UN Women country offices and partners on innovation and best practices to enhance programme performance, in line with ECA RO Knowledge Management Plan;Identify gaps and design/support capacity building/ learning opportunities for UN Women staff in the region.5. Manage the UN Women Liaison OfficeProvide guidance and oversight to the Programme Specialist of Kazakhstan UN Women Country Office who manages the   day-to-day basis operations of the Country office in Astana.Lead the Liaison office in the delivery of programmatic and operational goals;Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance, and technical support;Manage the performance of personnel under supervision; provide managerial direction, guidance, and leadership to staff and provide performance feedback and coaching to personnel, ensure performance assessment are implemented on time and ensure personnel are fully aware of UN Women workplace relations policies;Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration, and synergy;Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel.Identify learning and development opportunities of staff under his/her supervision and ensure support is provided to build their capacities. CompetenciesCore Values:Respect for DiversityIntegrityProfessionalismCore Competencies:Ethics and ValuesGEWE and Organizational Awareness:Development and InnovationWork in teamsCommunication and Information SharingSelf-management and Emotional IntelligenceConflict ManagementContinuous Learning and Knowledge SharingAppropriate and Transparent Decision Making Functional Competencies:Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment; Strong political experience preferably in the Central Asian region;Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience; Excellent negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills; Proven expertise in writing cogent and convincing documents; Strong communications and public speaking skills; Proven analytical and problem solving skills; Ability to lead a team and manage performance; Ability to interact with high-level decision-makers and good understanding of intergovernmental processes; Effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners; Effectiveness in strengthening accountability and results-based management in supporting organizational priorities, policy, and decision-making processes. Required Skills and Experience Education and certification: Master's degree or equivalent in International Relations, Gender Studies or 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 10 years of active participation in or leadership of gender-related development programmes is required.  Significant experience working in an international or multinational setting is required. Prior experience in the region is required.  Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required;Fluency in Russian is an asset. Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset. Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.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.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.

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.  Aligned with the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Women's Second Chance Education and Vocational Learning (SCE) Programme is a solution for women who have missed out on education. This project aims to develop context specific, affordable and scalable learning, entrepreneurship and employment pathways for empowering the most disadvantaged women. It offers women, their families, local communities and societies the benefits of access to educational services which are tailored not only to their needs as learners, but also to their future as earners. The SCE Programme achieves this through partnerships with implementing organizations on the ground. In its first phase (2018–2024), SCE is being piloted in six countries: Australia, Cameroon, Chile, India, Jordan, and Mexico, representing three different contexts: low and middle-income countries with pockets of exclusion, marginalization and poverty, including among indigenous groups; fragile and crisis countries with mass displacement and refugees; and a developed context with marginalized groups of refugees, migrant and indigenous women.  SCE is now in a critical phase of resource mobilization and targeted communications work as well as consolidation of knowledge and lessons learned from the pilot. SCE seeks the support of an intern in a range of tasks including support in social media management, support in the contextualization of blended learning materials, the production of communication assets and general translation assistance across all those areas.   Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall guidance of the SCE Programme Manager, the direct supervision of the Knowledge Management and Research Analyst and close collaboration with E-learning Specialist and the SCE team, the intern is expected to work on/contribute to the below assignments:Support the translation and contextualization of online SCE foundational courses, including through review of drafts, translation assistance, audio recordings, image selection, generation of video instructions, testing of online courses, and checking the alignment between face-to-face and digital materials.  Undertake general support functions for communication and resource mobilization work such as editing subtitles, drafting and proofreading documents, preparing PowerPoint presentations, transcription of video materials, contribute to the graphic design of concept notes and other documents.Support the social media calendar creating posts and managing the SCE social media accounts.Carry out regular updates of the SCE data base to ensure it always contains the latest data points available around themes that are relevant to SCE programme.Provide any other support as advised by the supervisor. Learning objectives:  Strengthening skills and experience in:Applying knowledge of gender and communications to website design and presentation of content for marginalized women who have missed out on educationDeveloping customizable blended learning materials and online courses targeted at marginalized women, in multiple languagesConducting desk research and data analysis on topics including but not limited to gender and humanitarian action, adult learning and education, employment, women's economic empowerment and othersDeveloping a professional network in an international, inter-agency environmentWorking in a multicultural, international environmentWorking as a team member and taking initiative. CompetenciesCore 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 Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf  Functional Competencies:Interest in social media managementInterest in gender studiesSkills in graphic design of images and document formattingSkills in research and dataInterest in online or blended learning (either as a producer or user)Computer skills (word processing, excel, power point, internet search, canva, etc.). Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:University studies in one of the following disciplines: the social science or political science field, such as gender/women's studies, sociology, international development studies, economics, political science, 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 partHave 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.Languages:Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are requiredFluency in one or more of the following UN languages Spanish, French, Arabic is desirable 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).   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.)   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.

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.The Unstereotype Alliance is a thought and action platform that seeks to eradicate harmful stereotypes in all media and advertising content.  Convened by UN Women, the Unstereotype Alliance brings together partners and seeks to collectively use the advertising industry as a force for good to drive positive change all over the world.  The Alliance contributes to empowering people in all their diversity (race, class, age, ability, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, language, education, etc.) and addressing toxic masculinity to help create a gender-equal world. Every year, the Unstereotype Alliance attends and participates at various industry events to highlight this mandate. The intern to be enlisted will focus on the annual Global Member Summit, an invitation-only event at United Nations Headquarters in New York which brings together senior-level executives and professionals from the Alliance's membership of companies.  Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of the Unstereotype Alliance Secretariat, the intern will assist the Secretariat team with coordination of the Summit, logistics, and engagement with participants, and document outcomes at the conclusion of the event as needed. Duties and ResponsibilitiesDescription of ResponsibilitiesAssist with event and logistics coordination for the Unstereotype Alliance Global Member Summit and other UA Secretariat events as needed.Venue Selection: Support research and selection of alternative venues in case UN HQ is unavailable at any time.Work with the UA Secretariat team to ensure internal coordination between all involved parties.UN Women Coordination: Engage MPAS colleagues for continued support to the UA Secretariat before the Summit.Assist participants, troubleshoot, collect feedback, and handle any unexpected issues or emergencies.During the event, oversee the documentation of photos, videos, and notes for post-conference materials, specifically focusing on attendees.Assist with the strategic outreach to Unstereotype Alliance members by researching and mapping member partnerships and initiatives.Assist with developing and disseminating communications products for the event (invitations, flyers, report covers, brochures, etc).Assist in preparing meeting notes, briefing notes, and talking points for the section chief and other UN Women senior representatives.Assist with Unstereotype Alliance written statements (mild editing and formatting).Prepare a report on the conference achievements and outcomes, and draft thank-you notes to participants, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees.Attend all regular unit and section meetings.Learning ObjectivesIncrease understanding of UN Women's global work on normative processes, and changing social norms as a key outcome area of UN Women's Strategic Plan 2022-25.Gain knowledge about strategic private sector partnerships working with UN Women to resolve gender issues and deliver on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet.Become familiar with the role of the Unstereotype Alliance and the Strategic Partnerships Division of UN Women, including Resource Mobilization, Communications and Advocacy, and the United Nations system.Learn about private sector collaboration and UN Women's new Private Sector Engagement Strategy.Learn about organizing large-scale international events within the UN context, according to UN Headquarters protocols and procedures. CompetenciesCore 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 Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf Functional Competencies:Analytical and academic research skillsAbility to think logically and work with great attention to detail.Ability to write clearly and concisely.Ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.Familiarity with communications and office software suites (Canva, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Google Forms etc) event management platforms, and logistics is an advantage. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:  a. University studies in one of the following disciplines: Gender studies, Development, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Project Management, Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Applied Sciences, or other relevant subjects is required.  b. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (such as a master's program, or higher); OR  c. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (such as a bachelor's degree or equivalent); OR  d. Be enrolled in a mandatory national service program of which the internship may form a part;  e. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, will be within two years of graduation  at the start of the internship. Language:Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English is required.Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Remuneration: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, 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.) This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.The UN Women Geneva Office works to expand, deepen and broaden UN Women's strategic engagement in Geneva-based intergovernmental and multilateral processes related to human rights, humanitarian affairs, and others. The Geneva Office builds and nurtures strategic relationships and alliances with Geneva-based stakeholders that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of UN Women. It works with a wide range and number of key humanitarian and development partners, including delegates appointed to the UN, International NGOs, UN Geneva-based agencies, as well as the private sector, foundations, academia, think tanks, and the media to support them to effectively contribute to the full realization of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.The Human Rights and Development team of UN Women Geneva works closely with Member States and other key stakeholders such as treaty bodies and Special Procedures mandate holders to mainstream gender in intergovernmental processes and high-level discussions, in the Human Rights Council as well as in discussions related to trade, labor, health, and climate. The section aims to strengthen the integration of a gender perspective in the outcomes of the Human Rights Council, build stronger and solid relationships with Geneva-based UN agencies as well as with other International Organizations, Member States, civil society organizations and the private sector, to mainstream gender across the UN system and beyond. Additionally, this team leads relevant UN-wide communications campaigns and provides support in the dissemination of UN Women's latest research and evidence base.Reporting to Head of Human Rights and Development and the Deputy Director of the UN Women Geneva Office, the Human Rights and Development Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to intergovernmental processes, managing the development, implementation, and monitoring and reporting of the Human Rights and Development Team's portfolio,  coordination of relationships with partners, and providing support in development resource mobilization strategies, and managing knowledge building efforts. The Human Rights and Development Specialist works in close collaboration with UN Women HQ staff, country and regional offices, representatives of Member States, UN system, and civil society, to ensure successful implementation of the Geneva Office's Human Rights and Development portfolio.   Duties and Responsibilities1.     Provide technical and coordination support to intergovernmental processes and policy developmentImplement UN Women's engagement in Geneva-based intergovernmental processes including the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms, and other relevant policy-making organs and bodies related to trade, labor, health, and climate.Provide substantive and technical support to UN Women's engagement in intergovernmental processes, such as gender analysis, technical inputs and advocacy materials, support to negotiations, and analysis of outcomes;Establish and nurture relationships with technical counterparts at Permanent Missions, UN agencies, civil society, and other relevant entities to support the implementation and expansion of the portfolio, raise potential problems, and suggest solutions;Ensure effective information flow, communication and coordination across the office, between programmes, projects and operations, and with other UN Women offices and units;Participate in intergovernmental, inter-agency, and other meetings and advocacy engagements;Identify capacity building needs and support Member States and other partners through technical assistance, as needed.2.     Manage the implementation of the Human Rights and Development Team's portfolioCoordinate the overall workplan development and implementation in line with the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) Strategic Note, including by providing technical support in the design and formulation programme strategies and approaches, workplans, budgets, and activities;Establish systems, processes and mechanisms to support project planning, implementation and monitoring and progress reporting, ensuring compliance with UN Women objectives and indicators;  Liaise with donors, strategic partners, UN Women teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the programme results are achieved and resources are managed;Record and maintain documents on relevant programme activities, issues, and risks;Analyze and ensure alignment of programme budgets with results frameworks and workplans.3.     Manage the monitoring and reporting of the Human Rights and Development Team's portfolioManage the monitoring of mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators, including by managing and regularly updating relevant internal databases;Recommend and establish programme monitoring standards, criteria, and other indicators for measuring and assessing progress/results;Coordinate the process of gathering information and preparing progress reports on programme implementation.4.     Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategiesProvide technical support to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;Identify potential programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women, office needs, and donors' priorities and develop the relevant partnerships;Analyze and research information on donors, finalize substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for resource mobilization and cost sharing;Keep track of trends and policy approaches, UN system's work, and intergovernmental debates in regards to human rights and development, and identify entry points and areas for support.5.     Manage knowledge building effortsManage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the programme and contribute to their dissemination;Draft policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for their use in the development and presentation of policy and programmatic positions;Contribute to the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally.6.     The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. CompetenciesCore 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 Core Values and Competencies:  https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:Strong technical understanding of gender-related issues in the context of intergovernmental processes, particularly in the field of human rights;Strong knowledge of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms;Ability to establish, build and sustain strong relationships with Member States and other strategic partners, demonstrating understanding of diverse perspectives, and focusing on impact on results for the clients;Strong analytical and writing skills;Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting skills;Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and Certification:Master's degree or equivalent in Political or Social Science, Economics, International Development Studies, Gender/Women's Studies 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 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in project and programme management, coordination, or policy development and gender analysis is required, at least 2 of which should be directly related to human rights in intergovernmental mechanisms.At least 2 year of field experience related to the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is required.  Experience working at country or regional level is a distinct advantage.Experience coordinating and liaising with Member States and UN agencies is desirable.Languages:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Application:All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 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. Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.The overall objective of the United Nations System Coordination Division is to develop and oversee the implementation of UN Women's UN system coordination role to lead, coordinate and promote the accountability of the United Nations system in its work on gender equality and the empowerment of women at global, regional and country level and to support the system-wide implementation of the gender mainstreaming strategy including through support to UN Women country offices and the United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs).The intern will support analysis and implementation of the gender accountability frameworks applied at the UNCT level (UNCT-SWAP and UNCT-GEM) and related corporate and system-wide reporting, including on UN System reforms. Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport research, knowledge management, reporting and communications:Support research and data analysis, compilation of information, and dissemination, including on the UNCT-SWAP and UNCT-GEM, and on UN Women's contribution to the UN System reforms agenda.Support corporate reporting on UN Women's Strategic Plan Outcome 7, QCPR, UNCT-SWAP and UNCT-GEM, and on UN Women's contribution to the UN System reforms agenda.Support the update of the UNCT-SWAP and UNCT-GEM on the internet and intranet.Support the preparation and timely publication of newsletters, guidance, and other documents.Support editing, proofing and formatting of guidance and other coordination documents and resources.Support the development of audiovisual materials, graphs, infographics and other visual and analytical resources for publication.Support the dissemination of knowledge products and communications materials.Other ad hoc related support that may be required.Provide administrative, logistical and backstopping support to the UNCT team:Provide administrative, logistical and ICT support for team meetings, webinars and workshops related to the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard (UNCT-SWAP), UNCT Gender Equality Marker (UNCT-GEM), and UN System reforms agenda.Maintain, develop and update internal databases and files in a confidential and secure manner, including share point files, survey results, and the online UNCT-SWAP and UNCT-GEM reporting platforms.Support the organization of meetings and communications between HQ's UNCT team and regional and country offices and/or other UN agencies.Support the drafting of minutes, notes, briefs, Talking Points, Briefing Notes, andLearning Results:Gained knowledge about UN Women's UN System Coordination Mandate, priorities and work with UN Women HQ, country and regional offices, and United Nations Country Teams.Increased understanding of UNCT-SWAP, UNCT-GEM and the UN System reforms agenda.Familiarity with UN Women's and UN system-wide corporate policies and procedures.  CompetenciesCore Values:Respect for DiversityIntegrityProfessionalism Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender IssuesAccountabilityCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInclusive CollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeading by ExamplePlease visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies:https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637 Functional Competencies:Ability to perform a broad range of tasks aimed at supporting the effective and efficient functioning of the office;Ability to perform work of confidential nature and to manage and prioritize a large volume of work at times under time constraints;Strong interpersonal skills;Ability to establish, build and sustain effective relationships, demonstrating understanding of client's perspective; anticipate client needs and to address them promptly;Strong oral and written communication skills;Ability to present information concisely and clearly, using appropriate IT functionality;Exceptional computer and IT skills;Ability to work as part of a team and independently;Knowledge of the UN system is an asset. Required Skills and ExperienceQualifications Education:University studies in one of the following disciplines: international development, international relations, gender equality, social sciences, statistics and data management, or other relevant subjects is required.Meet one of the following:a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher);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. Language:Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Remuneration: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).   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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.