United Nations Women Recruitment 2022(2 Positions)

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Advanced Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with specialization in gender and development
• A Bachelor’s Degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ proven knowledge and experience in HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health/Rights and Gender, and 2 additional years with Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the HIV/AIDS situation in sub-Saharan Africa and in Nigeria in particular.
• Should have experience in programme planning and implementation
• Should have undertaken at least two (2) similar assignments.
• Proven knowledge and experience in training and documentation
• Knowledge and experience in working with women associations and women led organizations.
• Proven experience in writing and editing reports, with a strong track record of producing similar publications for dissemination.
• Substantial knowledge of working with stakeholders in the development sector and donor agencies.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English.

Competencies:
Core Values:

• Integrity: Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UNDP and UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Respect for Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multi-cultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Competencies:

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Communication and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
• Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Application Closing Date
11th August, 2022 (Midnight New York, USA).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Applicants are required to send the following documents in one single document (Please note the system allows for only a single attachment):

• Application letter explaining interest in the consultancy and suitability of the candidate for the consultancy position
• Updated CV
• A short proposal (max 4 A4 pages) that explains how the consultant will do the work.
• Personal History Form (P11). The P11 Form can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc
• UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• PhD with at least 10 years in Legal research, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or related field.
• A Master’s Degree in combination with 5 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the PhD advanced University Degree.

Experience:

• Strong experience in conducting research.
• Experience in combination of gender analysis and legal frameworks/constitutions is mandatory.
• Experience in presenting research papers and facilitating working sessions.
• Experience with UN Intergovernmental processes including those related to women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming and gender equality.
• Proven experience working on law reforms.
• Experience of working with multi-stakeholder organizations is essential: governments, CSOs, and the UN/ multilateral/bilateral institutions.
• Evidence of developing advocacy and policy briefs
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to speak and write in a clear and gender-sensitive language.

Language:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
  Core Values:
• Integrity: Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UNDP and UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Respect for Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multi-cultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Competencies:

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Communication and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
• Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2022. (Midnight New York, USA).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Applicants are required to send the following documents in one single document(Please note the system allows for only a single attachment):

• Application letter explaining interest in the consultancy and suitability of the candidate for the consultancy position
• Updated CV
• A short proposal (max 1,500 A4 pages) that details a proposed methodology and conceptualization of the consultancy.
• Personal History Form (P11). The P11 Form can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc
• Duration of the Assignment:The assignment is expected to take 75 working days from the date of signing the contract.