Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of gender-based discrimination, the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity, and the achievement of gender equality across the nexus of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. At the heart of these obligations is the notion that all persons have an equal right to live free from violence and discrimination, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons. However, across the world, many people face social, political and economic exclusion and human rights violations based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) – with women and gender diverse persons facing added challenges that are common to and unique from other women's experiences. UN Women recognizes, as part of the global context in its Strategic Plan (2022-2025), that 'women and girls who experience multiple forms of discrimination, including based on age, class, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity or migration status have made the least progress'. With this awareness and propelled by its commitment to leave no one behind in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Women is working to advance the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons. UN Women has since established its first-ever, dedicated LGBTIQ+ Rights Specialist post (herein 'the specialist'). This enhanced global leadership brings a more concerted, intersectional LGBTIQ+ lens to discourses and actions on human rights and gender equality in the UN system and beyond. UN Women's global LGBTIQ+ portfolio is housed in the headquarters' Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) to support broader objectives of setting programmatic standards and quality of programme design, providing technical guidance and building of capacity at country level, and additionally supporting UN coordination, providing policy expertise and building evidence, and advising intergovernmental processes. Although a global role, the specialist is based in the regional office for Asia and the Pacific to deepen these functions with a focus on supporting field presences. This internship has been created to broadly provide support in the above-mentioned goals. The tasks and responsibilities may vary depending on needs, but will generally include the following areas. Duties and Responsibilities - Research and analysis: identify and monitor trends, gaps, challenges, and areas for further work (re. human rights situations, legal frameworks, socio-political contexts, discriminatory barriers, thematic issues, inequalities, etc.) - Policy development: contribute analysis and assist in drafting and coordinating inputs on policy documents, research and position papers, briefing notes, and other public and internal materials. - Support the development and implementation of an organizational action plan, to be determined. - Communications and advocacy: support content development, in coordination with communications specialists across thematic and geographic areas, and assist in preparing materials, including statements, press releases, articles and social media messaging, as required. - Outreach and engagement: monitor and identify key opportunities for and help coordinate outreach activities to engage with governments, civil society organizations and other stakeholders; support event planning/execution, including logistics, and material preparation for meetings, conferences, events, and awareness campaigns. - Evaluation support: mapping of programmatic interventions and preparation of summaries. - Internal capacity building: assist in organizing trainings, workshops and webinars to build staff and partner capacities, and develop, collate and compile educational resources and materials. - Administrative and coordination support: provide general administrative support and help maintain, coordinate and facilitate engagement with global and regional knowledge exchange mechanisms and other internal spaces, including working groups and focal point networks. Learning objectives: Under the guidance of the specialist, the intern will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully towards building up UN Women's work agenda aimed at promoting equality, dignity, and respect for and advancing the human rights of people with diverse SOGIESC, globally. Objectives include: - Direct experience contributing to the design, development and implementation of LGBTIQ+ focused initiatives in a complex, multilateral and international environment. - Increased understanding of UN Women's gender equality mandate in the context of the UN system. - Enhanced capacity to conduct research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation and drafting to contribute to international policy development and intergovernmental discourse. - Improved knowledge management and communications skills. - Improved coordination and stakeholder engagement skills. - Interpersonal and professional skills working as a team member in a diverse, multi-cultural setting. Competencies Core 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 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). Functional Competencies: - Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. - Applied research and analytical skills, and capacity to synthesize substantial information. - Ability to manage sensitive information relating to human rights - with respect and responsibility. - Demonstrated knowledge of approaches to integrating LGBTIQ+ issues in human rights, gender equality, and development fields. - Understanding of the UN system and international human rights framework and mechanisms. - Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time, and adapt based on dynamic feedback. - Technological and innovation skills. - Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team player in a diverse setting. Required Skills and Experience Education: - University studies in at least one of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political/Development Studies, with strong gender component and preference for LGBTIQ+ focused study background. - 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 part; - 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. - Includes skills demonstrating attention to conceptual accuracy and use of accurate terminology. - 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](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc) 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). - Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an electronic application to hr.bangkok@unwomen.org with salila.klongboonjit@unwomen.org in copy, not later than 10 May 2024, 23:59 hrs. Bangkok time. 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.) 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AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. The [Civil Peace Service (CPS)](https://www.agiamondo.de/angebot/ziviler-friedensdienst/) offers development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The CPS is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in Liberia, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures. Women in Liberia are among the most disadvantaged population groups, particularly in the area of education. High school dropout rates due to early marriage and teenage pregnancies are widespread, while initiatives to boost self-confidence are rare. Women have limited spaces to share feelings with other women, yet they are considered key actors for family well-being. As a CPS Gender Equitable Organisational Development Specialist, you will support Youth Care Liberia (YCW) to make a positive contribution to women's empowerment and gender equality. To support our local partner organisation in Uganda we are looking for a Organizational Consultant for Gender Equality (m/f/x). Your tasks - As part of organizational consulting, you will strengthen YCWL employees and promote their further development through targeted training and education programs. - You will support the establishment of a gender department at YCWL and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic measures to promote gender equality. - Promote the development and maintenance of a network with national and international stakeholders to enable collaborative working and share best practices. - Actively engage in advocacy to raise awareness on gender issues and develop fundraising initiatives to financially support YCWL projects. - You will be responsible for the proper spending and management of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO requirements. You will work in partnership with the partner organization. Your profile - You have a degree in a relevant subject area such as gender studies, social sciences, social work or education. - You have already successfully carried out organizational consulting with a focus on gender equality. - Experience in the design and implementation of training courses and workshops is an advantage. - Your strong intercultural skills enable you to operate successfully in diverse cultural contexts and build sustainable interpersonal relationships. - You have a very good command of English. - You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and you identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work What AGIAMONDO offers: - Individual and thorough preparation - Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz) - Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice We look forward to receiving your complete online application in *PDF format (cover letter, [Europass CV](https://europa.eu/europass/de), references) by no later than 02/06/2024 via the Vacancies section of our [website](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/organizational-consultant-for-gender-equality-m-f-x).
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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