GENDER AFFAIRS OFFICER

This post is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support, Office of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations. The selected candidate will report to the Director and Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office.

Within delegated authority, the Gender Affairs Officer will be responsible for supporting an integrated approach to WPS across the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office, by undertaking the following duties: • Provides strategic and technical advice on gender equality and WPS to PBPSO on issues pertaining to SSR, DDR, justice, and corrections. • Coordinate and collaborate with the PBPSO Gender Advisor on peacebuilding including by developing and implementing an integrated strategy to advance gender equality and promote the WPS agenda within PBPSO. • Leads the WPS Facility for justice and security, including the management and implementation of its programme; oversees staff, consultants, and interns; and ensures that activities align with timelines and expected outcomes. • Analyzes policy, political and related country events and trends pertaining to gender equality within the assigned area of justice and security, with a view to providing advice to the ASG and heads of branches. • Attends senior management meetings, as requested, to brief leadership on ongoing developments pertaining to WPS relevant to the justice and security sectors and to identify entry points for integrating gender into ongoing initiatives. • Deploys, as required, to support gender-responsive reforms at the country level; provides advice on lessons learned and good practices, particularly in the context of peacekeeping transitions. • Creates policy tools to collect and analyze gender equality data in justice and security, helping identify impacts and trends; provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization to support decision-making, planning, and reporting. • Acts as donor relations liaison and coordinates budget and funding activities, including project preparation, submissions, progress reports, and financial statements; prepares interim, final, and expenditure reports, as well as internal guidance notes on resourcing, monitoring, and reporting. • Supports the development of peacebuilding projects and the preparation of policy and guidance on gender-responsive justice and security. • Regularly convenes technical focal points at field and HQ levels to advise on WPS issues in rule of law and security areas. • Supports partnerships with regional organizations and international financial institutions in advancing gender equality and peacebuilding efforts of the United Nations. • Drafts notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, and other correspondence for senior UN officials. • Provides substantive support to meetings and conferences, including proposing agendas, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations. • Coordinates with relevant UN entities, including the Office of Mine Action and Police, as requested. • Performs other duties as required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive gender equality role of the UN and of UN interventions in the areas of rule of law and security institutions. Knowledge and application of theories and concepts related to gender equality and the principles and objectives of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, including in the context of conflict-affected countries and UN peace operations.. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • Planning& 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. • 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. • 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.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, gender, law, public administration. or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in gender, rule of law, disarmament, security sector reform, political affairs, international relations or related area is required. A minimum of five years of providing technical advice in the areas of rule of law and security institutions along with specialized expertise on gender-responsive approaches is required. Experience working in a UN peace operation is required. Experience of project management, financial reporting and donor liaison is required.

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

• This position is temporarily available until 31 October 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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