GENDER AFFAIRS OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Gender Unit in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations of the United Nations headquarters, New York. The incumbent reports directly to the Senior Gender Adviser, who is the Chief of the Gender Unit. The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) serves as an integrated \"center of excellence\" for United Nations Peace Operations, responsible for preventing, responding to and managing conflict and sustaining peace in context of mandates in countries where peace operations its purview are deployed. This includes facilitating and implementing political agreements, providing integrated strategic, political, operational and management advice, direction and support to peace operations, developing political, security and integrated strategies, leading integrated analysis and planning of peace operations and backstopping those operations. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Supports and guides the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security and the United Nations related tools for gender equality. • Supports the integration and implementation of departmental guidance on Women, Peace and Security in all aspects of peace and security processes and provides backstopping to field missions on the operationalization of the policies and guidance in all mission components. • Contributes to the design and implementation of a department-wide action plan to translate existing mandates, commitments, and policies on the promotion of gender equality. • Supports/and or advices the various department divisions, components, offices and sections on the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes promoting gender responsive approaches and combating conflict-related sexual violence and gender-based violence, including working closely with the conflict-sexual violence team. • Establishes working relationships with the different offices of the Departments (DPPA-DPO) and other UN entities such as UN Women. Supports the USG's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) task force and DPO Gender Focal Points Working Group at the United Nations Headquarters. • Drafts, edits and provides substantive results-based inputs for periodic briefings and speeches on Women, Peace and Security issues at the strategic and operational levels. • Provides inputs on planning processes, including mission concepts and operational planning; results-based budgeting frameworks for field missions and Headquarters; staffing tables and other operational tools. • Supports the development and roll-out of gender related training modules and scenario-based training materials for all levels of peacekeepers: civilian, police and military. • Conducts substantive research and analysis of gender and WPS issues in operations, utilizing analytical monitoring and evaluation processes, including indicators and benchmark, to ensure measurement of progress in the integration of gender equality and Women, Peace and Security perspectives in programmes and policies as well as responses to sexual and gender-based violence in conflict settings. • Collaborates with key stakeholders, including Member States, UN entities, civil society and other organizations that have complimentary mandates for the promotion of women's and girls' rights and coordinates with them through participation in relevant interdepartmental and interagency mechanisms and forums for coordination, as well as with relevant regional organizations, national institutions and NGOs. • Represents the Department on gender related issues at workshops, conferences and events, as needed. • Provides day-to-day supervision of staff, when needed; carries out programmatic/substantive reviews of staff work and reports prepared by others. • Performs other duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of international relations, international human rights law, women’s rights or other related areas, particularly, in conflict or post-conflict settings. Knowledge in the areas of gender and peacekeeping or gender conflict/post-conflict environments. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to prepare well written analytical reports. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in gender and women’s rights, development studies, social science or related fields, international relations, human rights, law, gender studies, or in related areas is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in policy development or advisory or programme management experience related to promotion of Gender Equality and operational gender mainstreaming, particularly in an international organization is required. Experience in integrating gender perspectives into mainstream policies or programmes in conflict post-conflict settings is required. Experience in field operations of the United Nations Common System or comparable international organizations particularly on gender mainstreaming, and Women, Peace and Security is required. Experience implementing the Women, Peace and Security agenda is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeStaff 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. This post is financed by the Support Account for Peace Operations for an initial period of one year. The appointment and renewal thereof are subject to availability of funds. For this position, applicants from troop and police contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded position taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287. For the latest list of troop- and police-contributing countries, visit the following website: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/troop-and-policecontributors. Applicants who have reached the mandatory age of separation are not eligible to apply for job openings. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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