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Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) leads the integrated management of UN Women's financial and operational resources, covering Regular Resources and Other Resources. Its responsibilities span resource planning and budgeting, financial reporting, accounting and oversight, information and communications technology management, as well as procurement, premises, asset management, administration, and safety and security. DFA ensures the effective and efficient delivery of these essential services while supporting the Executive Director in shaping and implementing the organization's mission, strategy, and action plans. Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of DFA and the direct supervision of the Chief of Procurement and Travel Services, the Procurement Specialist for Policy Support will be responsible for the review and development of new or existing policies and procedures in line with business requirements. The Procurement Specialist will act as advisory body and provide strategic and authoritative advises to UN-Women personal on the interpretation and application of procurement manual, policies and procedures. The Procurement Specialist function is a comprehension of capacity development activities to support the Organization and procurement reform, creating benchmark with other UN Agencies.  The Procurement Specialist is expected to provide solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement, promote a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the section, work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders both at Headquarters and field levels for the successful delivery of procurement services.   Key Functions and Accountabilities: Manage the Development and Implementation of Operational Strategies: - Review and revise policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with UN Women's Strategic Plan and operational requirements. - Aid in developing procurement strategies at headquarters and across regional, multi-country, and country offices, collaborating with supply chain stakeholders. - Provide policy and procedural advice, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of procurement principles across all offices. - Monitor and evaluate the impact of procurement policies on business needs and their effective implementation. - Develop comprehensive system requirements for reporting, oversight, and other business needs. - Contribute to the creation of contract management tools and procurement guides for standardization and knowledge sharing. - Supplement the operational capacity of the Procurement Operations Support Section as required. Ensure the Standardization and Control of Procurement Processes: - Ensure regional offices effectively translate field and corporate procurement plans into regional sourcing strategies. - Advocate for procurement best practices and benchmark supply chain cycles. - Implement control systems for procurement processes, including ITB, RFP, and RFQ, and enforce compliance with standards and regulations. - Design, maintain, and enhance reporting and monitoring tools that support procurement and travel oversight, compliance, and evidence-based decision-making. - Monitor and report on procurement and travel compliance across Business Units, identify recurring issues, and recommend corrective or preventive measures.  - Provide support for high-value or complex procurements, including the review and establishment of solicitation documents. Lead on Policy and Process Enhancement: - Oversee the review and design of procurement processes in line with current and new policies. - Simplify and streamline procedures while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. - Develop and maintain procurement tools, templates, and workflows, ensuring accessibility and user-friendliness. - Identify strategic partnerships for efficiency gains in line with financial and forecasting needs. - Ensure knowledge management and compliance with UN-Women policies and procedures. - Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UN-Women regulations, rules, policies, and internal control mechanisms; Manage Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement: - Coordinate and follow up on audit activities across headquarters and regional offices. - Lead in responding to queries from UN-Women stakeholders, other UN agencies, donors, and member states. - Propose and implement policy and procedural improvements based on stakeholder feedback. - Maintain effective team performance and alignment with procurement objectives. - Identify and assess new inter-agency tools or frameworks that could enhance harmonization, standardization, and value for money. - Monitor and oversee the supplier database to ensure data integrity, supplier eligibility, and compliance with policies and procedure, as well as the availability of accurate information for management and oversight purposes. Facilitate Knowledge Building and Sharing: - Provide strategic and technical support to Regional Procurement Specialists and procurement focal points, ensuring consistent policy interpretation and promoting knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and capacity-building within UN Women and the wider UN community. - Develop and manage a comprehensive learning program for procurement training needs. - Facilitate training and knowledge sharing within UN-Women. - Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement. - Establish UN-Women as a Centre of Excellence in procurement practices. Lead and manage personnel under their supervision - The incumbent leads a team of up to 8 personnel, which includes up to 3 direct reports (at the General Service and Professional levels), as well as affiliate personnel (Service Contracts, Consultants, and Interns). - Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision by provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership as well as performance feedback and coaching. - Ensure performance assessment are completed on time and identify learning and development opportunities to support personnel's engagement. - Ensure all personnel under their supervision are fully aware of UN Women's workplace relations policies.  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.   Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:    Functional Competencies: - Has a strong understanding of the main processes and methods of work regarding to procurement; - Possesses knowledge of procurement policies and procedures relating applies them consistently in work tasks; - Client- oriented; Strong problem-solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; - Ability to establish, build and sustain effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients; - Ability to gather and present information on best practices in organizational change; - Knowledge of data gathering and implementation of management systems; - Strong procurement intelligence analysis skills    Recruitment Qualifications: Education and Certification:        •             Master's Degree or equivalent in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Public Policies, or a related field; •             A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree; •             Procurement Certification from internationally recognized institutions (e.g., CIPS-Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) is an asset. Experience:         •             A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on the development of procurement and/or public policies, including supply chain cycles and micro processes is required. •             Managerial experience and experience in managing procurement activities across multiple countries, regions, or divisions is required. •             Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required; •             Experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system (Oracle Cloud or equivalent) and IPSAS is desirable. Languages:          •             Fluency in English is required. •             Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset. Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.   Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. 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Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN-Women will lead and coordinate the United Nations System's efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The UN Women Security & Safety Services within the Division of Management and Administration reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for all aspects of security and safety management for UN-Women. Under the direct supervision of the UN Women Global Security Advisor and in coordination with the Regional Directors in the Asia and the Pacific and Arab States/North Africa regions, the Regional Security Specialist for Asia and the Pacific and Arab States/North Africa (2 regions), is responsible for all aspects of the UN Women Security and Safety services. The UN Women Regional Security and Safety Specialist is to advise, assist and support UN Women Headquarters, Regional, Multi-Country, Country Offices, and UN Women Security Field personnel with their security and safety responsibilities. The responsibilities are aligned to UN Security Management System and UN Women security policies, procedures and guidelines to minimize the risk to UN Women personnel, property, and operations in the field while at the same time enable UN Women programme delivery throughout the organization. The duty station for this position is Cairo, Egypt, whilst the incumbent may be requested to operate and travel beyond assigned regions when required.     Key Functions and Accountabilities: Provide technical support, guidance, and advice to Country, Multi-Country and Regional Offices - Provide security advice, recommendations to the Regional Offices, Country Offices and field offices in assigned regions, including senior management; - Approve organizational missions; - Participate in development and implementation UN Women security policy, interpret existing security policies; - Manage security evaluations and provide advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Measures - RSM) of UN Women personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to personnel safety and security; - Track developing threats and related risks, reviewing the impact of security factors and risk on UN Women personnel, premises, assets, planning, programme design and delivery; - Provides timely and proactive recommendations to the UN Women Global Security Adviser, Senior Management, regarding effective risk prevention and mitigation measures, including possible UN Women support needs and improvements; - Provide security surge support outside of the designated 'Duty Station' as required; - Provide remote security support to identified UN Women personnel, offices, programmes and projects as required; - Advise and support UN Women Security Focal points with regard UN Women online security assessments systems. Manage security assessments and take necessary action - Oversee substantive assessment of the security situation at duty stations and ensure adequate collation and verification of security information; - Finalize organizational security assessments to enable UN Women programme delivery; - Participates in UNSMS mandated security risk management assessments, and communicates change process where applicable. Liaise with and participate in the local and regional security community - Liaise and coordinate with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations, UN entities, and other non-State actors; - Participate as a member of security groups, particularly IASMN Working Groups as designated by the UN Women Global Security Adviser; - Provide an advisory presence at UN security management meetings such as the country SMT, UNCT, and OMT - Maintain a security network of international and national security personnel; - Represent UN Women on behalf of the Global Security Adviser at security meetings, and attends security; workshops/training sessions, working groups and conferences as directed; - Participate in inter-agency security working groups to advise other UN agencies on the mainstreaming of gender into security and risk management and advocate the UN Women mandate. Collect, update, and communicate security information - Provides update, initial input, design and information to HQ in relation to the security intranet portal, documentation, reports; - Disseminate security information and measures to personnel; using security's intranet page to share policy and programme updates; - Disseminate analytical products and outputs of the Section to stakeholders; Conduct regular communications with UN Women Security Focal Points; - Establish a UN Women Warden System/Communication Tree where applicable; - Assist UN Women offices in assigned region on implementation of UN Women Mass Notification and Personnel Accounting system. Develop, maintain, manage and implement the UN Women Security Plan, including updating personnel lists - Oversee the development and implementation the UN Women Security Plan in accordance with the UN Security Plan; maintain the plan; - Manage the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan and provide technical support in its implementation; - Provide advice and recommendations in the selection and purchasing of security equipment and services; - Procure security services and equipment as required; - Prepare and submit security clearance/movement of personnel requests; - Develop, manage, coordinate and implement the UN Women Warden System. - Keep and update of information related to UN Women offices locations in Global Premises Directory. Monitor, manage and implement UN Women compliance of the Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) established for the duty station/s - Compile data required for the SRMM Self-Assessment of the UN Women and UN Security and Safety Compliance Survey (SSCS) Programme; - Provide technical support to and advise the UN Women Security Focal Points in the completion and updating of the SSCS; - Provide technical support to and advise the UN Women Security Focal Points in the evaluation and implementation of the UN Women Security and Safety Compliance Action Plan (SSCAP); - Provide technical advisory support to the Security Focal Points for the UN Women Security Compliance Enhancement Funding (SSCEF); - Implement SRMM for UN Women personnel, premises and assets, and systems and protocols, in accordance with organizational risk acceptance, ensuring the mainstreaming of security; - Provide UN Women managers with prescriptive content such as policy, risk management methodology, SRMM and RSM; - Provide technical support to security compliance input of all UN Women offices within AOR; - Provide technical support to the Programme team in completing and submitting the UN Women online Programme Assessment format. Report security and safety incidents affecting UN Women personnel, programmes, offices and assets - Collate information and provide inputs to security reports, such as the Security & Safety Incident Reporting System (SSIRS), Security Risk Management (SRM) Assessments and other ad-hoc incident reports; - Manage security evaluations and surveys of RO/MCO/CO/PPOs, as required; - Finalize accurate and timely written country briefings; add substantive inputs to position papers from a field perspective; - Provide periodic reports on UN Women implementation of internal and external security protocols and systems; - Provide information to the country UN Security Management System (UNSMS) as required. Develop and conduct training courses on security and safety awareness, preparedness, mainstreaming, BCP and specialized functions - Participate in the development and delivery of UNSMS training; - Develop UN Women specific security training and conduct security training; - Provide security orientation to newly assigned personnel members and security briefings; - Provide security mainstreaming sessions as required; - Provide Business Continuity training sessions as required and under the guidance of the UN Women Business Continuity Coordinator; - Provide Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training sessions as required and under the guidance of the UN Women Occupational Health and Safety Manager; - Provide Business Continuity Plan training sessions and assist in implementation of Business Continuity and Crisis Management Application as required; - Monitor compliance with Business Continuity and Crisis Management requirements and guide UN Women offices to achieve desired compliance level; - Coordinate with Human Resources to provide UN Women Representatives and Heads of Offices security briefings. - Identify, develop and deliver specialized security training under the guidance of the Global Security Adviser. Manage the Budget and Finances - Manage the security annual work plan and related budget; initiate budget revisions for approval; - Prepare security budgets as well as completion of UN Women SCEF funding requests; - Provide substantive security inputs to UN Women AWP/SN, programme appraisal bodies, and related budgets; - Monitor and support allotted UN Women Security Compliance funds to budget and utilize them in a timely manner within Quantum; - Monitor and communicate the costs and expenditures remain within budget and approved limits through the monitoring of monthly Quantum budget reports; - Keep the Global Security Adviser updated on expenditures in the operational budget and follow closely remaining expenditure; - Manage budget closures and reports as per HQ processes; - Ensure that all projects and programmes contribute resources to implementation of security measures. Personnel Management - Provide supervision and guidance to Sub-Regional Security Specialists; - Act as second reporting offices for in-country security staff when required; - Provide guidance and training to Local Security Associates in assigned region. Perform other security-related tasks including but not limited to: - Provide Air Travel Focal Point services to UN Women as per CATSU requirements; - Maintain liaison with commercial companies used for UN Women security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.   Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:    Functional Competencies: - Excellent knowledge of security and risk management; - Excellent knowledge of country's security situation/ laws; - Ability to be client focused; - Excellent analytical skills; - Ability to create, edit and present information in clear, presentable and concise formats; - Ability to build effective client relationships and partnerships; - Ability to interact at all levels of staff/organization; - Excellent interpersonal skills; - Ability to provide guidance and support to others; - Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time; - Ability to develop creative solutions; - Ability to function effectively in crisis and stressful circumstances.   Recruitment Qualifications: Education and Certification:      •           Master's degree (or equivalent) in management, security, security management, business administration, law enforcement, international relations, programme management or a related field. •           A first-level university degree in these or similar fields, in combination with a multi-year education in security management, such as UN, military or police senior Command and Staff College qualification with command experience at senior level, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree •           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 7 years of progressively responsible experience in security of which at least 2 years is in a regional security role is required. •           Experience of conducting security and/or safety risk assessments as integral part of operational planning and the enabling of operations is required. •           Budget management experience as it relates to field security support is required •           Minimum 1 year of experience in implementation of business continuity programme.  •           Experience of disaster and/or conflict surge support is highly desirable. •           Experience in UNSMS is desirable.   Languages:        •           Fluency in English and Arabic is required. •           Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).   Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.   Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.   How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance. - For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility. "Important Application Information: Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. UN Women is mandated to lead, coordinate, and promote accountability for the implementation of gender equality commitments across the UN System.  Across Asia and the Pacific, UN Women promotes gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women implements programs (including normative and advocacy) in 41 Member States in the region, including Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Viet Nam, through direct implementation as well as implementing partners, which include government entities, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, UN agencies, and non-UN intergovernmental organizations.  The economic empowerment of women (WEE) – to succeed and advance economically and to make and act on economic decisions – is a prerequisite for realizing gender equality and empowering women in all areas of life. It is also a cornerstone for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. Unpaid care work has recently been established as a policy target in the global development agenda, as reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (UN General Assembly 2015). UN Women's global [Economic Empowerment Strategy](https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2024/03/womens-economic-empowerment-strategy)  focuses on the key strategic priorities, namely: - Advancing Gender-Responsive Business Conduct and Creating More Decent Work Opportunities (WEPs) - Accelerating Gender-Responsive Entrepreneurship for (M)SMEs (i.e. Gender-Responsive Procurement & strengthening women's entrepreneurship) - Progressing Safe Migration to Decent Employment - Transforming Care Systems At the global level, under the leadership of the UN Deputy Secretary-General, UN Women recently coordinated an inter-agency working group, which includes the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), ILO, UNOHCHR, and UNDP. The result of this a co-authored UN System policy paper on "[Transforming Care Systems in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals and Our Common Agenda.](https://unsdg.un.org/resources/transforming-care-systems-un-system-policy-paper?afd_azwaf_tok=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJhdWQiOiJ1bnNkZy51bi5vcmciLCJleHAiOjE3NDY2MDgyMTUsImlhdCI6MTc0NjYwODIwNSwiaXNzIjoidGllcjEtNmQ1ZmJkN2RiNC0yd25wbiIsInN1YiI6IjQ5LjIwNS4xNDYuNjEiLCJkYXRhIjp7InR5cGUiOiJpc3N1ZWQiLCJyZWYiOiIyMDI1MDUwN1QwODU2NDVaLTE2ZDVmYmQ3ZGI0MnducG5oQzFNQUF1a2Q4MDAwMDAwMHB1ZzAwMDAwMDAwZGE2ZyIsImIiOiJzcjVGdnY3aWJvR3ZLbmw1WXg4RHAyYm1JWWdEUnIwdjMzMzdiUzBtRXJnIiwiaCI6IkE4OVJmQm5tMUxFaHhscDBRVFR5QTNFRFIxWjRNOWY1UTZiUkRsZTVYMncifX0.fmekON6eMIJXl8z85xZIVjGlIGKo3mxXOxv0kJoONhXQ-twaYu8XnE-sf3wtX_ooLEjvt6SR3SzMlmYXSPqd3lAdADZkHhQyFCaJgIBLNuG3GE5SHuxymKXXen7-Zp5rbMBGxiFVgUikbQUBSjgiU4QbZTOZEfcjGHSpu7XRxXnb8niEMiR7uBI3RItNadPTIzQVBebDj4Z9Zh_0ZGxQEqaVqxDVS4AyW5wfQNQLnwhECLhoIwdwGtx-pSJh2cW-SpWlBXwPFPDqLsAbojJNRnAd4Il_RY0iZSD0TzhG5ZP2G6ytayezKcDOj3eGI601aA8vWu-eFP1HFfJiHMwleg.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s)" The paper provides a practical framework for UN agencies to address care within the context of the SDGs and promotes comprehensive care systems that enable gender equality and social justice. It highlights policy options to support the transformation of care systems and highlights the importance of human rights-based, universal, and transformative approaches to care. This is an important milestone as it will shape and guide UN and system-wide action on Care in the decades to come. It is also a powerful example of how UN Women is carrying out its coordination role under its triple mandate. The presentation of this paper set the scene for the Forum by building a shared understanding of feminist building-blocks for transforming care systems and underscoring the development of the TransformCare Investment Initiative Asia-Pacific Within the focus on Transforming Care Systems, the [TransformCare Investment Initiative Asia-Pacific (TCII-AP)](https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2024/10/the-transformcare-investment-initiative-asia-pacific-tcii-ap#view) is a UN Women-convened initiative to make care systems prosperous for people and the planet. TransformCare is a global large-scale, long-term response aiming to catalyse multi-donor investments and multi-partner collaborations to build resilient care systems, serving as a foundation for caring societies and inclusive and green economies where women can fully realize their economic rights and participation. Advancing women's economic empowerment by building caring societies and inclusive and green economies aims to contribute by 2035 to: - Benefit 100 million women and girls in all their diversities  - Create 125 million new employment opportunities in the care economy in 2035 as well as in future-oriented sectors, including the green and digital economy - Release 2 billion hours of time spent by women on unpaid care work An important part of TCII is to support policymakers with tools and guidance for driving gender-responsive policies and practices to create an enabling environment to transform care systems. Towards this, tools such as the [Policy support tool for estimating care deficits, investment costs, and economic returns](https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2021/04/policy-tool-care-economy) serve as a guide to public investments in the care economy. This policy support tool was developed in the framework of the UN Women and International Labour Organization (ILO) Joint Programme titled "Promoting Decent Employment for Women through Inclusive Growth Policies and Investments in the Care Economy" and as part of the UN-wide response initiatives to be included in the UN socio-economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Within this framework, the tool aims to provide a methodology on how to: - Identify the coverage gaps in care services (namely public healthcare, long-term care, early childhood care and education, and primary and secondary education); - Estimate the costs of public investments and expenditures for eliminating these coverage gaps; and - Assess the various social, employment, and fiscal returns to such investments in the short- and long-run.   There is widespread consensus in research and policy evaluations of gender inequalities that women's disproportionate shouldering of unpaid care work constitutes a root cause of their economic and social disempowerment. The huge gender gaps in unpaid care work time translate into parallel gaps in paid work time and systematically generate gender inequalities in the form of a multitude of market outcomes, including the gender employment gap, horizontal and vertical gender jobs segregation, the gender earnings and wealth gap as well as gender gaps in political representation and decision-making.   UN Women's 'Caring Societies, Inclusive, and Green Economies in Asia and the Pacific' notes that over the past 30 years, the gender gap in the labour force participation rate declined by 2 percentage points in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole and across all sub-regions.2 Yet, gender disparities persist in labor markets, with a lower percentage of women participating compared to men. Across Asia-Pacific, there is an urgent need to transform care systems to increase opportunities for women and girls to fully participate in economies and societies. Expanding care services, such as kindergartens, and enhancing care-supporting workplaces through parental leave can ease the time constraints on women and girls with care responsibilities. Improving the status of women workers in the care economy and beyond requires expanding social protections and improving labor conditions, including wages, equal opportunities, and freedom from discrimination, harassment and violence. To bridge the aforementioned gaps, as part of the UN Women–ILO joint programme Promoting Decent Employment for Women through Inclusive Growth Policies and Investments in the Care Economy, a comprehensive policy tool on public investments in the care economy was developed. This policy tool seeks to increase policymakers' awareness of the potential of investments in the care economy to meet multiple development priorities, while at the same time advising on how to prioritize such expenditures. Specifically, the tool aims to provide a methodology for how to (i) identify coverage gaps in care services; (ii) estimate the costs of public investments and expenditures for eliminating these coverage gaps; and (iii) assess the various economic returns to such investments in the short- and the long-run. The tool thus seeks to strengthen national capacities and contribute directly to strengthen government efforts on promoting care economy. In Asia and the Pacific only, Nepal has been part of this programme and implemented these tools. However, the demand and interest of other countries in the region is increasing.  Therefore, the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) aims to establish a diverse pool of consultants for placement on a retainer pool, accessible to the Regional Office, Multi-Country Offices (MCOs), NPPs, and Country Offices. It is seeking technical support from international consultants under a retainer contract to contribute to provide technical assistance to conduct established policy tools , costing tools, economic modeling, programme and policy development, knowledge management, and coordination functions particularly for efforts to implement the 'T[ransform Care Investment Initiative Asia-Pacific (TCII-AP)'](https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2024/10/the-transformcare-investment-initiative-asia-pacific-tcii-ap#view) as well as the broader Women's Economic Empowerment portfolio and targeted activities. The consultant will be integral in advancing UN Women's deployable response capacity and serve as gender economist capacity to support UN's coordinated responses in the region.  The detailed terms of reference for specific assignments will be developed by the hiring manager in consultation with selected consultants. All qualified candidates with experience in one or more of the areas of expertise outlined in the Vacancy Announcement are encouraged to apply. Each consultant will be expected to work on specific deliverables as required by the relevant office, within their respective expertise.  *Note: While on retainer, there is no guarantee of work, and selected consultants retain the right to decline assignments based on their availability and expertise.  Objective of the consultancy  The objective of this consultancy is to provide specialized support in providing ad-hoc technical support and advisory to UN Women country offices, including conducting the care investment policy tool and wider costing tools, economic modeling, programme and policy development, knowledge management, and coordination functions.  Candidates are particularly requested to identify where their strengths lie the most amongst the areas of expertise and competencies listed below. UN Women will retain the copyright of the assignment. Each consultant will be expected to work on specific assignments as required by the relevant office within their respective expertise. *Note: The service will be rendered "on call" basis. UN Women does not warrant that the maximum of contract amount will be purchased during the term of the agreement. While on retainer, there is no guarantee of work, and selected consultants retain the right to decline assignments based on their availability and expertise. An immediate deliverable for one of the chosen retainer consultants will be applying the care investment policy support tool immediately in Viet Nam and further countries if days allow. Furthermore, the consultant's work will lay a solid groundwork for UN Women programming on women's economic empowerment and specific the care economy.     Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work Under the supervision of the Regional Advisor in the Women's Economic Empowerment Section at UN Women and/or Technical Experts in the ROAP WEE Unit the consultant will be responsible for a timely delivery of all agreed deliverables, subject to UN Women's satisfactory acceptance. UN Women will lead and organize quality assurance on all deliverables and facilitate communication between the consultant and UN Women's HQ, regional and country offices, as required.  The consultant may be responsible for a selection of the following, based on experience and need: - Applied Policy Analysis: Policy Analysis and Development including applied policy analysis, economic modeling and applying costing tools - Ad-hoc specialist technical support to regional and country offices: Provide ad-hoc specialist technical support to UN Women country and regional teams applying the care policy support tool.  [Priority Viet Nam and potentially -2 additional countries] - Rapid analysis and stakeholder mapping: Provide ad hoc support in conducting rapid analysis on care and/or stakeholder mapping on care, social protection - Organizing and facilitating events and trainings: Technical assistance for supporting events, trainings and creating presentations including in the UN Women Women's Economic Empowerment Community of Practice - Documentation and creating Guidance Notes: Creating a "how to" brief on support provided to country offices under Deliverable 2 - Technical Review of Macro-economic policy analysis and assessment reports with gender lens - Drafting of care roadmaps and/or care policies *Note: The service will be rendered on "on call" basis.  UN Women does not warrant that the maximum of contract amount will be purchased during the term of the Agreement. While on retainer, there is no guarantee of work, and selected consultants retain the right to decline assignments based on their availability and expertise.   Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:    Functional Competencies: - Technical credibility in the field of gender and economics - Excellent analytical skills  - Excellent communication and negotiation skills - Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation - Strong networking and partnership building skills    Required Qualifications Education:  - Advanced university degree in gender and economics or related disciplines 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 PhD in economics is a plus Experience:  - Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated extensive experience that combines research and capacity development in the area of gender and economics and/or legal analysis and/or women's economic empowerment at the national and international levels is required;  - Previous experience in conducting similar policy tools, costing studies and/or economic modelling  - Experience in conducting gender analysis in different areas with strong expertise on women economic empowerment and the care economy;  - Experience in designing recommendations for policies and measures in the area of the care economy, employment, public investments, and economic growth projections;  - Quantitative experience, including the use of input-output tables, economic modelling, and forecasting techniques;  - Experience in jobs requiring ability to absorb, analyze and systematize large amount of complex information within tight deadlines;  - Previous experience working in the development of knowledge products for capacity development/training with international organizations is an asset.  Languages: Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is a plus.    Consultant's Workplace and Payment This is a home-based consultancy. UN Women does not warrant the maximum of 200 days. The service will be purchased during the term of the Agreement. The consultant will be engaged under a retainer contract, which facilitates direct engagement of the consultant depending on need and availability within the contract period for a pre-agreed fee.  Payments for this consultancy will be based on the achievement of each assignment and certification that each has been satisfactorily completed. Payments will not be based on the number of days worked but on the completion of each stated assignment within the indicated timeframes.   How to Apply Submission package includes - Application letter explaining your interest in the consultancy and why you are the most suited candidate for this position.  - Updated CV - Writing sample relevant to the consultancy assignment will be requested from shortlisted candidates If applying through the system, Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. So please consolidate your (all) required documents into 1 file prior to attachment. 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. Please merge all documents into one document to attach.   Payments Payments for this consultancy (retainer) will be based on the achievement of each deliverable and certification that each has been satisfactorily completed. Payments will not be based on the number of days worked but on the completion of each stated deliverable within the indicated timeframes. UN Women does not warrant that the maximum number of working days will be purchased during the term of the Agreement.  The consultant can only be engaged through the issuance of Quantum Purchase Order, based on the agreed Contract every time the UN Women wishes to procure the service.   Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.   Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. 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Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. UN is expected to provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) is responsible for the planning, allocation and management of financial, human and administrative resources including information communications and technology, the effective and efficient delivery of essential operations services in UN Women, continuous development and improvement in operations, policies and methods to align with UN Women and stakeholders' evolving business needs and advisory support to the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of the UN Women overall mission, strategy and plans of actions. The Business Management Analyst reports to the CFO, Director of DFA.  The Business Management Analyst will provide timely analytical information, coherent policy advice, coordination and liaison support to the CFO and the divisions two Deputy Directors in the strategic management of the Division as well as technical support to DFA activities related to the coordination of Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Risk Management for the Division as well as support to DFA's input to the work of the  Joint Inspection Unit. The Business Management Analyst also supervises one staff member at the G6 level and coordinates the administrative support for the CFO and the two Deputy Directors. The person will have a proven ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a sensitive and challenging environment.     Key Functions and Accountabilities: Provide coordination, liaison support and technical support to the CFO and Deputy Directors in the strategic management of the Division - Liaise closely with in-house Divisions, sections and field offices as well as key partners and stakeholders on workplans, DFA commitments and deliverables; assist in developing the DFA Strategic Note and AWP; - Support the CFO and Deputy Directors at meetings, including standing meetings with the Programme Division and Regional and Country Office Operations Managers; - Process and/or prepare the CFO's and Deputy Director's participation in meetings and missions/key events; - Assist in the follow-up to meetings and corporate initiatives, including the preparation of relevant notes as appropriate;  - Provide support to external and internal audit exercises, as well as consolidation and input to audit management responses - Coordinate efforts to meet deadlines related to internal and external organizational reporting, including for intergovernmental bodies and interagency for ensuring the required quality standards are observed; - Provide sound policy inputs on issues as appropriate, to facilitate the CFO's and Deputy Director's decision-making and representation with UN Women staff and external partners; - Identify, research, analyze, prepare and/or organize information and briefing materials for the CFO and Deputy Directors to facilitate decision-making and leadership in management strategic planning/review; - Draft talking points and/or design presentation materials (including multi-media) for delivery by the CFO and Deputy Directors in key events, meetings and other external fora; - Coordinate the provision of administrative support to the CFO and Directors, including supervision of administrative support associate (G6) Provide support to  the CFO and Deputy Directors at interagency mechanisms, including UN System Reform - Coordinate DFA participation in the Business Innovations Group (BIG) and other working groups; - Prepare briefing materials, including analysis, talking points, and presentations for interagency meetings on UN System Reform, FAFA and FBN; - Conduct data collection, review, and analysis related to UN Women's participation and presence in common services and common premises as well as the efficiency agenda;  - Perform outreach activities to the Programme Division and field offices as required.  Support the Risk Management and Fraud Risk Management functions - Support the management of DFA's risk register. Within DFA coordinate the information collection of updated Risks to be updated in RMS; - Assist in ensuring timely follow-up to and implementation of risk validation reports and mitigating actions across all sections in DFA; - Support the roll-out and further institutionalization of fraud risk assessments pertaining to DFA's areas of work;  - Support the preparation of risk management reports at various levels in order to provide an analysis of key risks identified DFA Management decision making; - Draft presentations and talking points for corporate reporting exercises to the Senior Management Team, Audit Advisory Committee, and other oversight bodies, as necessary; Coordinate UN Women's interactions with the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other inter-agency mechanisms - Within DFA Coordinate the information collection, questionnaires, interviews, and related follow up between DFA management and technical experts and the JIU Inspectors; - Monitor DFA related JIU reports and management letters and ensure action is taken by management as appropriate;  - Prepare DFA input for the annual reporting to the JIU, HLCM, QCPR, UN Women's Executive Board, and Audit Advisory Committee (AAC); - Prepare responses to donors and external stakeholders on DFA related implementation of JIU recommendations and action taken in response to JIU reports as required.  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.   Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:    Functional Competencies: - Affinity with UN Women mandate on Gender equality and women's empowerment - Ability to work in cross functional team  - Knowledge of the UN rules and regulations  - Detailed oriented - Strong analytical skills - Team player   Recruitment Qualifications: Education and Certification:        •              Master's degree (or equivalent) in business or public administration, international relations, political science, 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:         •              A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in management and administration within the international and/or corporate organizations preferably in the United Nations system and its organizations is required. •              Experience in drafting reports and analyzing data or information is required. •              Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: procurement, budgeting, audit and risk management. •              Experience related to the UN System Reform efforts is desirable. Languages:          •              Fluency in English is required. •              Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).   Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.   Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.   How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance. - For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility. "Important Application Information: Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."