United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Gender Affairs Officer Jobs in South Sudan

United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Gender Affairs Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Gender Affairs Unit in the United Nations Mission in Southern Sudan (UNMISS), in Juba. The Gender Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of Gender Affairs Unit/Senior Gender Advisor.

Responsibilities

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

• Supports and guides mission implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and the Policy on DPKO/DFS Gender Equality in Peacekeeping Operations.

• Supports and guides mission level implementation of the UN system wide Gender Parity strategy.

• Assisted by designated gender focal points, supports all mission components with the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes promoting gender sensitive approaches and combating gender- based violence.

• Drafts, edits and provides substantive inputs for periodic reports, briefings and speeches on women, peace and security issues.

• Supports the delivery of gender training for all levels of civilian and uniformed personnel in the mission.

• Conducts substantive research and analysis of gender issues in peacekeeping operations, utilizing analytical monitoring and evaluation processes, including indicators and benchmarks, to ensure measurement of progress in gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping activities.

• Collaborates with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, as with relevant institutions and NGOs, and regularly participates in inter-agency coordination forum.

• Represents the Mission on gender related issues when needed.

• Establishes working relationships with all mission pillars and sections.

• Provides inputs to planning processes, including results-based budgeting (RBB) and reporting.

• Provides day-to-day supervision of one staff member.

• Provides substantive guidance to, and coordinates the substantive work of the designated mission gender focal points.

• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the work of the United Nations, expertise in the field of Women Rights, International Human Rights Law, Human Rights, International Relation, together with a thorough understanding of the concepts and practices related to gender equality, particularly gender mainstreaming and programing in conflict settings.

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.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by

gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.

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.

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 improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, social studies in International Relations, Human Rights Law, Gender Studies, or in 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

At least seven years of progressively responsible policy advice and programme management experience related to the promotion of gender equality particularly with UN or international organizations in conflict or post-conflict settings is required.

Proven expertise for integrating gender perspectives into mainstream policies or programmes is required.

Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is required.

Experience working with civil society organizations, research institutions or non-governmental organizations is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Gender Affairs Officer Jobs in South Sudan

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