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DEVJOBS List of Jobs –
There are 4 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Local Governance Specialist +b
Message 2 - Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Program Specialist +b
Message 3 - ReliefWeb Vacancies (Part 2)
Message 4 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 1)
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Local Governance Specialist +b
Posted by: Jo Dickison
<JDickison@irgltd.com >
Organization name: International
Resources Group
International Resources Group, a professional services
firm located in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a Local Governance
Specialist to serve a four month consulting assignment in Iraq (with possible
long-term extension) under a current contract funded by USAID. Incumbent should
have demonstrated experience managing reasonably complex large projects and
teams. Should have substantial knowledge
and experience in economics and implementing development projects, with
preference given to knowledge of economic reform, restructuring, privatization,
and development. Should have substantial experience working with very senior
officials of foreign and
Qualifications: Must be
To apply, please respond to: R&Rrecruit@irgltd.com and
indicate Local Governance on the subject line.
Closing date:
EOE/W/M/D/V
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application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS,
and mention the URL of its website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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Posted
by: Tiamta Prasai
Plan
International Asia Regional Office
Plan
is an
international humanitarian, child-focused
development organization without
religious, political or governmental
affiliation. Plan’s vision is a
world in which all children realize
their full potential in societies
that respect people’s rights and dignity.
As an international child-centered development
organization, committed to the well-being of children and to supporting the
Convention on the Rights of the Child, Plan does not tolerate child abuse.
Plan’s Asia Regional Office that
is responsible for providing support to 12 countries throughout the region and
Plan
The Water
Supply and Environmental Sanitation Program Specialist (WES Specialist) will be
responsible to provide conceptual, technical and managerial expertise for the
improvement of the ongoing as well as the development of the new, Plan’s
child-centered water and sanitation program/projects, in co-operation with Plan
colleagues, communities, families and partner organization
He/she will be based in
Interested
candidates are invited to submit an
application letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the position
with resume including 3 references to:
Plan
e-mail
to: asia.ro@plan-international.org
or
Plan
Jalan
H.R, Mohammad, No 340,
e-mail:
Indonesia.co@plan-international.org
For job profile and required CV format please
e-mail: asia.ro@plan-international.org
Application
closes on December 21, 2003. Only qualified applicants will be notified.
Please mention clearly in your job
application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS,
and mention the URL of its website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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ReliefWeb Vacancies (Part 2)
Job Title : Coordinateur médical - Medical
Coordinator
Job Location :
Organisation : Médecins
du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/F2B0CEAE487F8258C1256DF80051B2AE
Job Title : Coordinateur général - General
Coordinator
Job Location :
Organisation : Médecins
du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/10BAB5E50C9FD9AFC1256DF80052E30A
Job Title : Coordinateur médical - Medical
Coordinator
Job Location :
Organisation : Médecins
du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/88DE3A39FACDD529C1256DF800528F96
Job Title : Infirmier - Nurse
Job Location :
Organisation : Médecins
du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9C7E85A5F9D852C3C1256DF80052492D
Job Title : Coordinateur Médical - Medical
Coordinator
Job Location : Occupied
Palestinian territory (
Organisation : Médecins
du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/499F253A1071D29EC1256DF80053384C
Job Title : Deputy Director,
Job Location : - Various
- (
Organisation : Human
Rights Watch
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/48831C84E7B820D6C1256DF8005E812F
Job Title : Deputy Project Director,
Job Location :
Organisation : IFES
(International Foundation for Election Systems)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/72F3CE8916D47739C1256DF8005E99A4
Job Title : Advocacy Director,
Job Location : - Various
- (
Organisation : Human
Rights Watch
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/85B751712B12C2DAC1256DF8005ECDA2
Job Title : Medical Officer
Job Location :
Organisation : Merlin
(Medical Emergency Relief International)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AEF7A9EC51E17DC3C1256DF800609BA5
Job Title : Project Officer
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Office for Project Services
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/59F1CDB4D764B259C1256DF80063539B
Job Title : Logistics Specialist
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Office for Project Services
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/1E27E169222799F4C1256DF80063F226
Job Title : Programme Coordinator
Job Location :
Organisation : Save the
Children
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4DE14AB8A7AF7D0CC1256DF800648409
Job Title : Liaison Officer
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Office for Project Services
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/74069C34E9E4BA8BC1256DF800645BA7
Job Title : Mine Action Field Coordinator
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Office for Project Services
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/862DFC2D36AF4B2AC1256DF80064D1BB
Job Title : Consultant - Evaluation of Income
Generation Programs
(IGP)
Job Location :
Organisation : American
Refugee Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/31EF58E190105CE6C1256DF8006D8DA5
Job Title : Researcher on
Job Location :
Organisation : Human
Rights Watch
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CE1D7CF50863A38AC1256DF800830F77
Job Title : Program Manager, Child Protection and
Education
Job Location :
Organisation : Save the
Children US
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/24091DE4B19E4DAFC1256DF900105E08
Job Title : Deputy Director for Programs
Job Location :
Organisation : Save the
Children US
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9B991F7C81FEF746C1256DF900121E12
Job Title : Logistics and Procurement Consultant
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AE49CC908A8D933DC1256DF900225C53
Job Title : Financial Management Advisor
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/ED2ACE6AB405D98BC1256DF90021B088
Job Title : Senior External Relations & Projects
Officer, P-4
Job Location : Occupied
Palestinian territory (
Organisation : United
Nations Relief and Works Agency for
Refugees in the
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A5A6367147B66269C1256DF9002E45D7
Job Title : Deputy Director of UNRWA Operations, P-5
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Relief and Works Agency for
Refugees in the
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/963D41A63CA78050C1256DF90030611F
Job Title : Training of Trainers Consultant
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8ABD7FC77B5D4FD8C1256DF90033C82E
Job Title : CDP Senior Policy Adviser
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9799236FDBB226A0C1256DF900336748
Job Title : International Project Advisor
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/97C3FE1A7339F7B0C1256DF90049F994
Job Title : Communications Officer
Job Location :
Organisation : United
Nations Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/B78C2FC907CB1AB3C1256DF90049AF1B
Job Title : Project Manager
Job Location :
Organisation : Save the
Children
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/03883FF5DE2298FAC1256DF900550795
Job Title : Nutritionist Advisor
Job Location :
Organisation : Save the
Children
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C84A06AE417C202CC1256DF900554DB5
Job Title : Regional Director
Job Location :
Organisation : Swedish
Committee for
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/57B8CFE6F62C2F44C1256DF90057C577
Job Title : Research Assistant - EU Asylum
Job Location :
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8356BC6E65491AB5C1256DF9005A4D57
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Job Vacancies from AWID
Resource Net (Part 1)
1) Senior Social Affairs Officer/Chief,
Gender and Development Section // UNESCAP //
VACANCY
DETAILS:
Title:
Senior Social Affairs Officer, P-5
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS:
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Economic and Social Commission for
DUTY
STATION:
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-SOC-ESCAP-402392-R-BANGKOK (G)
Remuneration:
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More info at:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
main duties of the Senior Social Affairs Officer/Chief, Gender and Development
Section, are:
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Provide policy guidance to the Chief, Emerging Social Issues Division, on
conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall
strategies and intra- and inter- divisional/departmental policies and
procedures.
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Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Gender and
Development Section, ensure that substantive work programmes and programmed
activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects
in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations
System, donors and agencies as appropriate.
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Manage, supervise and carry out the work programme of the Section; co-ordinate
the work carried out by the Section; provide programmatic/substantive reviews
of drafts prepared by others.
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Provide substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for
presentation to the annual sessions of the Commission, the Committee on
Emerging Social Issues and the Subcommittee on Socially Vulnerable Groups and
other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
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Contribute to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme
performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate.
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Ensure that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high- quality
standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data.
Ensure that all outputs produced by the Section meet required standards before completion
to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
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Prepare inputs for the work programme of the Emerging Social Issues Division,
determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs
and their timely delivery.
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Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of
the Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of
performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme
performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of
staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and
evaluation of candidates.
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Recruit staff for the Section, taking due account of geographical and gender
balance and other institutional values.
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Manage, guide, develop and train staff.
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Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across
organizational boundaries.
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Represent UNESCAP at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. on
substantive-related issues.
- Participate
in international, regional or national meetings and provide
programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatic/
substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other
institutions.
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism:
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Expert knowledge on gender issues and related fields;
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proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues;
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ability to review and edit the work of others;
Planning
and organizing:
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Proven ability to plan and organize work, requiring an in-depth understanding
of its strategic direction and ability to integrate the work of the Section
into the Division's work programme;
Communications:
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Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written;
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ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions
and positions to staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental
bodies;
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proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally;
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ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful;
Technological
awareness:
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Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
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Familiarity with Internet applications and website management;
Teamwork:
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Good interpersonal skills;
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demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and
to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and
cultural backgrounds.
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Ability to lead and gain assistance of others in a team endeavour.
Gender
mainstreaming:
- Ability
to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives into substantive work;
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commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing.
Client
orientation:
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Ability to identify clients' needs and propose appropriate solutions as well as
establish and maintain effective relationships with outside collaborators and
other contacts, including representatives of governments and the public.
Commitment
to Continuous Learning:
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Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant technical field
and to develop own managerial, leadership as well as information technology
skills.
Judgment/Decision-making:
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Good judgment and initiative, resourcefulness, energy and tact;
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ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and
achieve Section's goals;
Leadership:
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Strong managerial/leadership skills;
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demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the
analysis of complex human resources, financial or administrative management
policy and programme issues;
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proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling
environment, including the ability to effectively lead,supervise, mentor,
develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives
to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills.
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Tact in negotiating skills;
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good judgment and decision-making skills;
Managing
performance:
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Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work of
others;
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ability to make timely decisions;
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ability to coach, mentor, motive and develop staff and encourage good
performance;
Building
trust:
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Reputation for dealing honestly and openly with issues and staff;
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recognized and highly respected by peers, clients and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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Advanced University Degree, preferably in economics, sociology or other social
sciences, law, or a combination of the above disciplines.
Work
Experience:
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At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in gender and
development issues.
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Extensive experience in the UN system and in intergovernmental work on gender
and development and related issues.
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Field experience in developing countries and country or region-specific
knowledge as well as experience with international technical cooperation
projects are required.
Languages:
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Fluency in oral and written English is essential; knowledge of a second
official UN language desirable.
Other
Skills:
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Leadership and supervisory skills are required.
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Computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications and
inter-personal and communication skills are also required.
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Extensive knowledge of relevant institutional mandates, policies and guidelines
pertaining to social development is desirable.
The
United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women
to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its
principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3,
article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking
environment.
PLEASE
NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
HOW
TO APPLY:
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-SOC-ESCAP-402392-R-BANGKOK (G)
All
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted
and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because
applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered
first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2002/4 are met
and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should
apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online
applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If
you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission,
your application may not have been received.
In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your
application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the
application, if necessary.
1.
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by
opening a "My UN" account (at https://jobs.un.org).
Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name
and Password.
2.
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the
Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a
particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP
may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must
be completed.
4.
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance
Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate
Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below,
clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access
to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS
reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail:
staffing@un.org
Fax:
1-212-963 3134, 1-212-963 9560
Website:
https://jobs.un.org
2) Social Affairs Officer / UNESCAP /
date:
VACANCY
DETAILS:
Title:
Social Affairs Officer, P-4
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS:
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Economic and Social Commission for
DUTY
STATION:
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-SOC-ESCAP-402426-R-BANGKOK (G)
Remuneration:
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More info at:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under
the direct supervision of the Chief of Gender and Development Section, Emerging
Social Issues Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
*
Propose, design and carry out substantive research projects analyzing key
trends and changes in socio-economic structures and related issues in the field
of gender and development at global, regional and national levels; assess implications
and develop proposals with respect to policies and interventions on gender and
development.
*
Develop new lines of theoretical analysis and research methodologies for the diagnosis
of major transformations in socio- economic structures, which impact on gender
and development.
*
Liaise and partner with other experts in the field (e.g. governments, research
institutes, academia, other international organizations, etc.) to discuss
issues related to gender and development, exchange views on latest findings,
policy guidelines, new models of development, etc.; help ensure that lessons
learned are disseminated and incorporated into development programmes and other
initiatives.
* Plan,
organize and provide substantial servicing of ad hoc expert group meetings,
conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. to include identification and selection
of participants, development of background documentation, preparation of
reports, documents, policy recommendations and analytical briefs based on the
outcome of such meetings.
*
Prepare a variety of studies, reports, background papers, parliamentary
documentation, etc. on a wide range of gender and development and related
issues.
*
Provide substantive support on gender issues to the annual sessions of the
Commission, the Committee on Emerging Social Issues and the Subcommittee on
Socially Vulnerable Groups.
*
Represent the Gender and Development Section and the Emerging Social Issues
Division at international, regional and national meetings.
*
Organize panels, round tables, etc. on gender and development issues for
intergovernmental processes.
Technical
Cooperation:
*
Provide technical assistance to governments and other bodies in the formulation
and implementation of policies and programmes related to gender and
development.
*
Design, monitor, backstop and assess the implementation of technical
cooperation programmes and projects.
*
Undertake missions to member states, either alone or as a participant in a
diverse team, as part of the UNESCAP's technical cooperation activities and/or
in support of the work programme.
*
Prepare global, regional, national or sectoral analyses that provide a basis
for advising national governments on gender and development issues.
*
Conduct training seminars and workshops for governmental officials and others.
*
Formulate technical modalities for the evaluation of individual technical
cooperation projects.
*
Participate in planning and preparation of budget and work programmes of the
Gender and Development Section and in the administration of the day-to-day
operations of the Section, including personnel responsibilities of the Section.
* Provide
leadership and work direction to assigned work team, and/or mentor and
supervise the work of new/junior officers.
*
Perform other duties as required.
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism:
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Comprehensive knowledge of gender issues and related fields;
- significant
experience in the application of principles and concepts of gender and
development in relation to government, the private sector, civil society and
international organizations;
-
well versed in modern techniques of analyzing gender issues;
-
conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and
articulate the gender dimension of complex issues;
-
demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use sound judgment in
applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex
issues/problems;
-
very good knowledge of region, including the political, economic and social
dimensions;
-
ability to relate socio-economic issues, trends and perspectives, to gender and
development initiatives/programmes in the UNESCAP region;
-
strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement;
-
ability to work under pressure, very good knowledge of institutional mandates,
policies and guidelines pertaining to social affairs and sound knowledge of the
institutions of the UN system;
-
excellent research skills and demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies
and to formulate conclusions/recommendations.
Commitment
to Continuous Learning:
-
Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field.
Communications:
-
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to
convey complex concepts and recommendations to staff at senior levels, both
orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style.
Planning
& Organizing:
-
Ability to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle
multiple concurrent projects/activities.
Technology
Awareness:
-
Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other
applications.
Teamwork:
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across
organizational boundaries;
-
ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations
in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
Managing:
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Leadership and supervisory skills and ability to coach, mentor and develop
staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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Advanced degree, in sociology, gender studies, development studies and other
related social science.
Work
Experience:
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Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible professional
experience in gender and development.
-
Experience in policy analysis, research and training activities on gender
issues.
Languages:
-
Fluency in oral and written English is essential; knowledge of a second
official UN language an advantage.
Other
Skills:
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Extensive experience in the UN system or in an inter-governmental organization
in the field of gender and development.
-
Field experience in developing countries and country or region-specific
knowledge may be required.
-
In-depth knowledge of relevant institutional mandates, policies and guidelines
pertaining to gender and development.
-
Familiarity with UN rules and regulations.
-
Experience with international technical cooperation projects.
The
United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women
to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its
principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3,
article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking
environment.
PLEASE
NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
HOW
TO APPLY:
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-SOC-ESCAP-402426-R-BANGKOK (G)
All
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after
the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy
announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff
members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in
ST/AI/2002/4 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion,
staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online
applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If
you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission,
your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My
UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View
Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1.
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by
opening a "My UN" account (https://jobs.un.org). Go to Login, and
Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2.
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the
Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a
particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP
may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must
be completed.
4.
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance
Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate
Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below,
clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access
to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS
reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail:
escap-hrms@un.org.
Website:
https://jobs.un.org.
3) Economist / The
DESCRIPTION:
The
International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), a private non-profit,
development organization, seeks an economist to work with ICRW's Poverty
Reduction and Economic Governance team to develop and conduct research in one
or more of the Team's areas of interest: asset accumulation and women's
property rights, the impact of multilateral and national economic policies on
gender equality, and adolescent employment.
The
economist will be expected to develop a work program of approximately 18 to 24
months, building on currently funded programs related to accelerating progress
toward the Millennium Development goals.
To do this, the economist will work closely with other members of the
poverty reduction team to create new strategic directions for ICRW's economic
policy work.
Specific
activities will include developing, coordinating and implementing research and
project activities, developing proposals to generate future funding, and
identifying collaborations with partners in
REQUIREMENTS:
-
Ph.D. in economics and at least five years of policy research experience
(including a substantive amount of experience in a developing country),
-
excellent written and oral communications skills,
-
strong econometric and research skills.
-
the candidate must have a demonstrated ability to develop and take a project to
completion, as well as experience in generating external support.
-
the position requires the ability to work well with individuals of diverse
backgrounds.
-
working knowledge of French or Spanish is preferred.
This
is a one year contract position renewable at the end of the year.
TO
APPLY:
Interested
candidates should send a letter of interest, a c.v., and a short writing sample
to: Director HR, ICRW,
Website:
http://www.icrw.org.
4) Global Advocacy Internship
from
THE
ORGANIZATION:
WEDO
is an international advocacy organization that seeks to increase the power of
women worldwide as decision-makers at all levels to achieve economic and social
justice, a healthy and peaceful planet, and human rights for all. Since its
inception WEDO has worked to strengthen the global advocacy skills of its
partners-by bringing women from around the world to United Nations meetings and
providing information and materials to women working at the regional and
national levels.
BACKGROUND:
Following
the decade of UN development conferences culminating at the 2002 World Summit
on Sustainable Development, WEDO is holding a series of regional meetings in
REQUIREMENTS:
The
Global Advocacy Intern will be a feminist activist from an African country who
is already active with one of WEDO's partner organizations in the region.
The
Intern will be fluent in English and French, have a Bachelor's or Master's
degree, and have a background in gender and in one or more of the following:
economic justice, environment, governance, human rights, indigenous
communities, and/or sustainable development.
THE
INTERNSHIP:
The
skills the Global Advocacy Intern develops will directly strengthen the
capacity of her organization to advocate effectively at the national and
international levels. She will become familiar with UN advocacy processes, be
involved with the research and production of advocacy materials, and make
linkages with networks in her region.
The
Global Advocacy Intern will be mentored in international advocacy by the full
WEDO program team, with direct supervision from the Gender & Governance
Program Coordinator.
This
is a 3-4 month internship beginning in February 2004 at WEDO's office in
TO
APPLY:
To
recommend a candidate for the Global Advocacy Internship, please send a
recommendation letter and the applicant's curriculum vitae to governance@wedo.org. The application must come from an
organization based in
Website:
http://www.wedo.org/jobs/africa.htm.
5) Global Advocacy Internship
from
