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Gender Inequality and GVB Awareness Officer

N'Djamena

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: N'Djamena
  • Grade: Volunteer - International Youth - International recruited Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Poverty Reduction
    • Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
  • Closing Date: Closed

Eligibility criteria

Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Penal Chain Project Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Gender Inequality and GVB Awareness Officer

Program Management and Implementation

  • Assist the Penal Chain Project Manager and head of Governance unit to establish effective working relations with the Government of Chad, Gender-focused Civil Society organizations, academic institutions, UN agencies and entities and donors/development partners.
  • Ensure gender mainstreaming into the design, planning and implementation of all program activities;
  • Promote gender awareness in the areas of rule of law and social cohesion.
  • Carry out awareness activities aimed at the public and local and regional authorities advancing the prevention and fight against gender-based violence.
  • Support and assist the country office in gender-sensitive resource mobilization efforts including by contributing to the development of a strategy in this area and as needed targeted funding proposals.
  • Support the Project Coordinator and head of Governance unit in conducting regular gender-sensitive programmatic reviews including strategic guidance on activity planning, implementation strategies and future program orientation.
  • Provide expert technical advice on program related issues.

Policy Advice and Technical Assistance

  • Support the Penal Chain Project Manager and head of Governance unit and in providing gender-sensitive policy advice and technical assistance to justice and law enforcement institutions on an ongoing and demand driven basis.
  • Facilitate change in management processes, including by providing high-quality advice based on international best practices and lessons learned on gender mainstreaming;
  • Ensure proper information’s sharing, coordination and cooperation with other development and humanitarian actors including UN agencies, the EU, the Netherlands, Canada and among others;
  • Contribute to the development of a comprehensive gender framework to measure the performance of justice institutions and the Ministry of Justice;
  • Contribute to the development and quality assurance of narrative reports for gender-sensitive Rule of Law and Social Cohesion projects and programs
Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Master’s degree or relevant training and/or Experience of at least 2 years including 1 year of professional experience in Gender inequality and GVB awareness, Gender mainstreaming or promotion of SDG.

Required experience: 12 Months Experience remark:

At least 1 year of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in Gender or Gender Based Violence (VBG) or other relevant programmes; experience with UNDP is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

Language skills:
  • French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise: Gender equality and the advancement of women, Other civil society or community development experience, Other rule of law or governance related experience Area of expertise details:
  • Technical knowledge in promoting SDG,
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness;
  • Have affinity with or interest in gender and GVB awareness, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Driving license: No Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply..

Application deadline: 09/03/2021

This vacancy is now closed.
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