Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Master's Degree or equivalent in gender studies, social studies, humanities, political sciences, international relations, or related field. WHAT IS GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN? UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policies and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's personnel provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. UNDP has achieved significant progress in making gender equality and women's empowerment integral to its work on human development. The new UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025 builds on the lessons of the previous strategies it has established as the main goal to help governments to shift systems and power structures that generate gender inequalities and women's disempowerment. It will work through its six signature solutions on poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy, and gender equality; and promote integrated approaches in each thematic area, stronger investments in data and analysis, and the implementation of innovative solutions to transform social norms, and stronger partnerships with UN agencies and with civil society. Currently UNDP GPN is expanding its roster of experts and invites qualified specialists on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (hereinafter GEWE) to join the global roster of Programme Specialists - Gender Specialists (hereinafter Specialist) to support the country offices (hereinafter COs) on gender equality and gender mainstreaming aspects in broad spectrum of thematic areas. Under the guidance of the Resident Representative/Country Director and in close collaboration with the Deputy Resident Representative, the Specialist will act as an advisor to UNDP CO Management to support the office in promotion and integration of gender equality in programme and operations, as well as in internal/external gender mainstreaming efforts. The Specialist will ensure that the country office, including those in crisis setting, receive advice and hands-on support on aspects of gender equality, women empowerment, gender mainstreaming, gender equality in crisis context, as needed. She/he will support UNDP to facilitate the establishment of mechanisms to ensure that services are in place to meet the needs of women, girls, boys, and men equally. If deployed, the Specialist will work with CO Management and programmatic teams responsible for the area where the support is necessary. The Specialist will also work in close collaboration with relevant Government officials, other UN Agencies, UNDP HQ. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK - Identify and analyze gender gaps to inform and develop strategies for gender equality programming, including in the context of crisis response and recovery - Support in establishment and maintaining of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization for gender equality and women empowerment programmes - Support in gender sensitive, gender responsive and gender-transformative development programming; manage Gender component of the Country Office programme, portfolios, and projects - Provide technical and strategic advisory services, capacity development and facilitation of knowledge sharing on a gender sensitive/ responsive/ transformative programming - Support in evidence and knowledge generation and development via research and analytics on gender equality and women empowerment aspects. 1. As a member of the CO management team, identifies and analyzes gender gaps and opportunities to inform and develop strategies for gender equality programming, including in the context of crisis response and recovery, with the focus on: - Provision of strategic advice to CO Management based on in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic challenges faced by women, girls, the elderly, vulnerable and marginalized groups in the country development or crisis recovery context. - Undertaking comprehensive gender-sensitive needs assessment on social and economic situation and needs focusing on the underrepresented, vulnerable, and marginalized groups, crisis-impacted communities, drawing on sex disaggregated data and analysis by age, location, ethnic group, income, and disability. - Wherever possible, drawing on existing primary and secondary data in UN Reports, World Bank, and other relevant reports. - Ensuring direct consultation with women's groups and organizations on topical needs and priorities. - Identification of strategic opportunities for potential development and recovery programming that will address women's practical and strategic needs, exploring opportunities for joint programming with UN agencies and other development partners (IFIs, INGOs etc.) in the area of gender equality and women empowerment. - Ensuring alignment and coordination of an inclusive development and recovery programming with other programme activities of the CO as well as those of UN Agencies; capitalizing on existing and potential synergies where possible. - Support the national government entities in national strategy development and planning in regard to GEWE in general, and in specific thematic areas in particular. - Prior to the completion of the assignment, making an assessment on the CO's future needs for gender sensitive development and recovery programming and providing the necessary guidance and recommendations. 2. Supports in establishment and maintaining of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization for gender equality and women empowerment development and recovery programmes [when necessary, in collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development Teams], with focus on: - Horizon scanning for resource mobilization and partnership opportunities for the CO programming on gender equality and women empowerment and achievement of gender-specific outcomes. - Liaising with relevant parties, support in establishment of partnerships and development of resource mobilization strategy for the CO GEWE development and crisis recovery programming. - Support the teams in design of development and recovery programmes, or programmatic segments (for integration in larger, multidimensional initiatives) on gender equality and women empowerment and pitching those to potential donor entities and national partners. - Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI's, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc.; ensuring consultations and coordination with women's organizations and groups, as well as national gender machineries (e.g., Ministry of Gender). - Determination of areas of cooperation based on development and recovery programmatic needs on GEWE priorities and needs, aligning them with strategic goals of UNDP and donors' priorities. - Analysis and research on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing. - Suggest short/medium and long-term sector-tailored strategies for the COs to partner with private sector and civil society organizations (with strong focus on women's organizations) and coalitions around GEWE priorities. 3. Support in gender-sensitive/ responsive/ transformative development and crisis recovery programming and operations, with focus on: - Ensuring effective management of the GEWE components of the development and recovery programming. - Portfolio reviews from gender perspective, development of recommendations towards stronger programmatic interventions. - Identify the relevant key partners from public and private sectors and civil society organizations and suggest effective collaboration schemes. - Supporting design and formulation of development and recovery programmatic interventions on GEWE, in line with the UNDP global Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025, CO CPD, national priorities and country national development agenda. - Ensuring implementation of the Institutional Transformation component of the Gender Equality Strategy 2022-25 at Country Office level. - Support Operations, Finance and Human Resources teams and units to integrate gender elements and implement corporate gender policies. - Integrating gender dimension in CO programmes and projects, especially the multi-dimensional one. - Effective application of gender sensitive RBM tools, establishment of management targets. - Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing, and monitoring of the gender-related programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Performing the function of Manager Level 1 (or 2 – depending on needs) in Quantum for project transactions approval monitoring achievement of results. - Effective monitoring and evaluation, continuous analysis of the programme environment and timely readjustment of programmes, where possible make women's groups part of the monitoring process. - Preparation of regular aggregate reports on activities, outputs, and outcomes; preparation and submission of donor reports in due time and manner. - Organization of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects in close collaboration with Operations Manager. 4. Provision of technical and strategic advisory services, capacity development and facilitation of knowledge sharing on a gender-sensitive/ responsive/ transformative programming: - Advocacy for and strengthening of national capacity for integrating solid gender analysis and gender mainstreaming into national development and crisis recovery policies and programs. - Advocate for an inclusive participation and representation of women and marginalized groups in decision making processes, including in crisis response and recovery context. - Design and deliver capacity development activities for UNDP personnel and external national partners and stakeholders, as needed on broad spectrum of GEWE topics - Support the CO in implementation of UNDP corporate Gender Equality Seal Certification Programme, overall or during selected phases (self-assessment, planning, learning, preparation for final assessment). UNDP has three Gender Seals – Gender Seal for Development, Gender Seal for Public Institutions, Gender Seal for Private Sector, and assignments proposed for any of them, based on the expertise and track-record of the Specialist. - Raise awareness and sensitization among various stakeholders to improve women's, vulnerable and marginalized groups' access to services and resources, especially to justice, protection, and health. - Provision of top-notch policy and strategic advice to Government on development and implementation of inclusive recovery policies and strategies. - Identification, sharing and application of international best practices and lessons on inclusive recovery needs and goals. - Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. - Capacity building for country office personnel (programme and operations). 5. Support in evidence and knowledge generation via research and analytics on gender equality and women empowerment aspects, with focus on: - Research and assessment on specific priorities areas of GEWE for evidence and data collection and analysis in support to programming, especially in UNDP GES priority areas. - Gender audits, gender impact assessments and similar interventions with the UNDP's partner or stakeholder government entities for strengthening national policies and programmes. - Applying sense-making and other innovative research methods in regard to identification most topical and nuanced dimensions in regard to GEWE. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP 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. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. Requirements and skills Global Call -Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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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. Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet. Enabling UNDP to meet client and partner needs, the Office of Human Resources in the Bureau of Management Services (BMS/OHR) is the hub for the global HR function at UNDP, providing strategy, policy setting, guidance, and oversight. In addition, OHR provides a broad range of HR advisory and talent management services enabling UNDP to deliver fully integrated development solutions at corporate level. Within BMS/OHR, UNDP's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team serve as a center of excellence on a range of DEI matters, such as anti-racism, disability inclusion, LGBTIQ+ allyship and more, partnering across the organization to drive forward UNDP's inclusive culture and strengthen its diverse workforce. In 2023, UNDP launched the first phase of its ambitious DEI Strategy (2023-2025), which provides the organization with a progressive maturity model to enable action and growth around key areas. The strategy also mandated the establishment of a DEI Committee, which is a high-level oversight body which supports the acceleration of DEI commitments and implementation across the organization. In this context, BMS/OHR is seeking an intern to support UNDP's DEI Committee and UNDP's first ever DEI week of events, as well as contribute overall to strengthening the DEI footprint within the organization by contributing to DEI communications and engagement efforts. Full-time for 6 months, the internship requires creativity, enthusiasm, ability to work independently, passion for DEI, eagerness to learn and motivation to empower personnel from marginalized backgrounds in the workplace. Persons from minoritized backgrounds, including people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide support to UNDP's DEI Committee and its thematic subgroups. - Work with the DEI Program Officer and DEI Analyst to prepare and implement UNDP's DEI week, including by supporting promotional lead up to the event, as well as DEI week events through scheduling, coordination etc. - Support the DEI Committee Secretariat with ad-hoc needs such as gathering information, providing updates, and analyzing DEI engagement through internal channels. - Support the DEI Programme Officer with preparation of notes, reports, briefs, or presentations on the results of the Inclusion Survey and on the implementation of the DEI Strategy and polishing these to make visually appealing and in line with their respective branding. - In consultation with the UNDPListens Technical Specialist, support DEI committee members and HR focal points in navigating the results of the Inclusion Survey on Glint. - Provide support desk function for Inclusion Survey inquiries and requests (made through UNDPlistens inbox), in consultation with the UNDPlistens Technical Specialist and follow up to ensure issues were addressed. 2. Contribute to strengthening the DEI footprint within the organization: - With the DEI Analyst, co-manage the DEI community space on UNDP's corporate social media (Viva Engage) and keep the community active and comments duly responded to. - Support the curation of relevant DEI internal and UN-wide updates, events, news, and announcements, and develop them into Viva Engage and SharePoint media posts. - In collaboration with the DEI team, contribute to the development of a DEI Newsletter template in line with the DEI brand and create a distribution plan for its quarterly issue. - Assist in reaching out to the DEI Committee and other partners across the organization to curate diversely rich content for the newsletter and inclusive images that best represent the topics being covered. - Organize and maintain the DEI and DEI Committee shared folders. Competencies Competencies and Selection CriteriaDescription of Competency at Level Required Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work. Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction. Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform. Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables Required Skills and Experience Education: Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or related field; (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or related field. (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation. Experience: - Experience in writing, copy-editing, blogging, journalism, social media engagement or marketing would be a distinct advantage. - Knowledge of In-Design, Canva or other design or illustration software would be an asset. - Passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, especially LBGTIQ+ inclusion or Anti-racism would be a benefit. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required. - Knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT: The mandate of the Ethics Office is to promotes an ethical culture based on the UNAIDS core values of commitment to the AIDS response, integrity and respect for diversity, and in accordance with the WHO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and the adaptations for UNAIDS staff members (as reflected in the Introduction to the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules for staff members of UNAIDS), the Standards of Conduct of International Civil Servants, and related policies. The Office is separate and independent of management. The Office carries out its work through six strategic functions: provision of ethics advice; protection against retaliation; administration of the declaration of interest programme; provision of ethics training; prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse; and contribution to the development of standards, policies and principles to ensure consistency and fair application of the organisation's rules. The Ethics Office is guided by the principles of independence, impartiality, and confidentiality in its dealings with staff members, management, and collaborators. Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: The incumbent will work in the Ethics Office under the supervision of the Head of the Ethics Office. He/She is expected to support the work of the Ethics Office in providing confidential ethics advice and promoting and upholding the Organization's ethical principles. He/she will support the Head of the Ethics Office in developing advice on a range of ethical dilemmas, the development and implementation of training and support the development of communication materials and policy documents. Specifically, the incumbent will support the Head of the Ethics Office to: 1. Carry out analyses of conflict-of-interest situations and other ethical dilemmas, including requests for authorization for outside activities, acceptance of gifts and engagement in political activities, and prepare advice to staff members and/or management. 2. Develop and implement ethics awareness and training activities to foster an ethical culture in the organisation. 3. Conduct research and analytical reviews of Ethics Office and related data and prepare annual reports and other communication materials for staff and partners. 4. Analyse retaliation claims and recommend and monitor measures to protect staff and collaborators in accordance with prevailing policy. 5. Support the organization of meetings, including external meetings, draft relevant meeting reports, and monitor the support the production and monitoring of other inputs from the Ethics Office, as required. 6. Keep abreast with new developments and best practices in ethics and compliance programmes to ensure a continual enhancement of UNAIDS ethics standards and tools. 7. Manage confidential files, and track and monitor requests for advice and cases received by the Ethics Office. 8. Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Head of the Ethics Office. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Essential: A first university degree in law, business administration, social sciences, public health, human resources management or related field. Competencies: UNAIDS Values 1. Commitment to the AIDS response 2. Integrity 3. Respect for diversity Core competencies 1. Working in teams 2. Communicating with impact 3. Applying expertise 4. Delivering results 5. Driving change and innovation 6. Being accountable Managerial competencies: 1. Vision and Strategic Thinking 2. Leading Teams 3. Managing Performance and Resources 4. Developing and Empowering Others 5. Exercising Sound Judgement 6. Building Relationships and Networks FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Experience in ethics/professional conduct issues. Experience conducting research and analysis of complex situations/processes, including policy analysis and/or legal advice in large organizations. Demonstrated experience at the international level. Experience: Essential: At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders, and supporting decision making processes in complex organizations, with at least two years' experience at the international level. Desirable: Experience in conflict-of-interest management and the provision of confidential individual advice. Languages: Essential: Proficiency in English Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages. Additional Information: Furthermore, only online applications will be accepted. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 64,121 at single ratePost Adjustment: 89.70 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information. UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: [https://erecruit.unaids.org](https://erecruit.unaids.org/) to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. 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