Senior Gender Affairs Officer, Abidjan

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Senior Gender Affairs Officer, Abidjan

Posting Title: Senior Gender Affairs Officer, P5

Job Code Title: SENIOR GENDER AFFAIRS OFFICER

Department/ Office : United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire

Duty Station :ABIDJAN

Posting Period : 29 July 2014-28 August 2014

Job Opening number :14-36531-R-SOC-ONUCI-Abidjan (M)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

• Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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• This vacancy is subject to availability of post. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
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Organizational Setting and Reporting

Under the direct guidance of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (ONUCI) the Senior Gender Adviser will coordinate gender mainstreaming and support on the implementation of Women, Peace and Security mandates. The Senior Gender Affairs Officer will work closely with relevant Sections and Units of the Mission

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Gender Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

A. Strategic Planning and Policy Advice:

Provides strategic advice in the planning, programming, operational and decision-making processes and mechanisms at all levels of the mission, for the integration of gender perspectives on the same, and to ensure that Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security issues are adequately addressed in mission mandate implementation. Ensures the integration of a gender perspective in the work of all substantive and support components of the mission by facilitating, supporting, guiding and monitoring the implementation of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations/Department of Field Support (DPKO/DFS) Policy on Gender Equality in Peacekeeping Operations and the United Nations Security Council resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. Advises the SRSG and senior mission leadership on strategies for ensuring effective implementation of existing mandates and policies for the promotion of gender equality, women's rights, protection from and prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, in all mandated mission tasks. Supports the mission leadership to ensure that the Mission, UN agencies and partners give priority to gender and women, peace and security issues in their policies and programmes, and contributes to the effective functioning of established inter-agency coordination mechanisms for gender mainstreaming and the advancement of women's rights in-country.Advises and supports the mission's Senior Women's Protection Adviser, where present, to strengthen mission coordination and response to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), including the implementation of comprehensive strategies to combat CRSV.Ensures regular liaison with the DPKO/DFS Gender Adviser at United Nations headquarters where necessary.

B. Operational Support:

Ensures that mission components – civilian, police and military – are aware of, and effectively promoting, gender equality and addressing women, peace and security issues in their work. With a view to enhancing mission accountability on gender equality and mainstreaming, establishes a mission Gender Task Force, including the nomination of Gender Focal Points to the Task Force. Oversees the design and implementation of a mission-wide guideline on Gender Equality, and Women, Peace and Security, to translate existing mandates and policies on the same in the workplans of all substantive and support mission components – civilian, police and military. Develops accountability indicators to ensure that the deliverables of the mission on gender equality is given necessary attention and priority. Provides substantive guidance and direction to the work of Gender Focal Points in mission components, including in the implementation of the mission's guideline on gender equality and Women, Peace and Security in the work of every component. Provides gender mainstreaming advice to mission components addressing Security Sector Reform (SSR), Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Protection of Civilians (PoC), legislative reform, rule of law, human rights and the justice sector, as it relates to national authorities. Works in close collaboration with the Chief Human Rights component in advising and supporting the mission's Senior Women's Protection Adviser in order to strengthen mission coordination and response to CRSV, including the implementation of comprehensive strategies to combat CRSV.

C. Training and Capacity Development:

Facilitates mission-wide ownership and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Women, Peace and Security by building the capacity of all peacekeeping personnel to understand and effectively address gender issues. Develops and oversees the delivery of appropriate training on gender equality and Women, Peace and Security issues, including on sexual and gender-based violence, for all levels of personnel in civilian, police and military components.

D. Reporting and Documentation:

Establishes feedback mechanisms, to produce analysis on results and progress, to capture lessons learned and document good practices in gender and on WPS issues. Applies established accountability instruments, including benchmarks and indicators, to evaluate the mission's progress and success in advancing gender equality and enhanced response and monitoring of sexual violence. Oversees the implementation of reporting obligations within the mission and to HQ, including responding to requirements included within UN Security Council resolutions and the SoP on Reporting for Gender Advisers. Oversees the implementation of standards vis-à-vis the mission's reporting obligations, documentation and good practices. Prepares and reviews policy papers and related submissions for the HoM, senior mission leaders and DPKO/DFS, and liaises with the DPKO/DFS Gender Adviser at United Nations headquarters where necessary.

E Cooperation and Partnerships:

Ensures effective liaison, coordination and partnerships on specific areas of the Women, Peace and Security agenda with partners that have complementary mandates for the promotion of women and girls' rights, in particular UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations. Contributes to the effective functioning of the established inter-agency coordination mechanism for gender mainstreaming and the advancement of women's rights in-country – the Gender Thematic Group. Ensures contribution to relevant country-level mechanisms for coordination on gender-based violence, such as the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Working Group, as well as with relevant national institutions and NGOs. In collaboration with Mission and UNCT partners, advises and technically supports national authorities, civil society organisations and human rights machineries on advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

F Management:

Supervises the work of personnel in the Gender Advisory Unit (including Women's Protection Advisers, where deployed) and carries out substantive reviews of others' work, as needed. Manages, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision. Evaluates staff performance and ensures adequate staffing of the Unit.

Performs other duties, as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:

Strong expertise in the field of International Development, Human Rights, Gender Affairs/Women's Rights.

Excellent knowledge of UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security and the DPKO/DFS Policy on Gender in Peacekeeping Operations;

Familiarity with the military and police roles in peacekeeping operations;

Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials on gender equality, and women's and girls' rights in the context of the UN Security Council resolutions on Women, Peace and Security.

Conceptual and strategic ability to analyse and evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of gender-related issues, including sexual violence.

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to conduct high-level discussions and negotiations in a productive manner.

Ability to prepare succinct, analytical reports.

Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment.

Shows pride in work and in achievements;

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;

Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;

Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;

Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

COMMUNICATION:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;

Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;

Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;

Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;

Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;

Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;

Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda;

Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;

Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

LEADERSHIP:

Serves as a role model that other people want to follow;

Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;

Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support;

Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;

Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo;

Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;

Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE:

Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority;

Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;

Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills;

Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;

Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff;

Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;

Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Human Rights Law, Gender studies, Women's Studies, Development Studies, Social Studies or a related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible policy, advisory and programme management experience at the national and international levels in human rights, civil, social, development or political affairs. Of these, a minimum of five years work experience on issues related to the promotion of gender equality is required. At least three years of direct experience in a UN peacekeeping/political Mission or other field operation in a conflict or post-conflict country is required. Extensive experience in drafting reports and analytical briefs is required. Strong knowledge of the work of the United Nations in West Africa is desirable.

Languages

Fluency (both oral and written) in English is required; working knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

No Fee

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