UNDP Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2021 – South Sudan NGO Jobs. UNDP South Sudan looking for “Senior Gender Adviser“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 26th September 2021.
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UNDP Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th September 2021 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Senior Gender Adviser to be based in Juba, South Sudan.
| Recruiter | UNDP – United Nations Development Programme |
| Position | Senior Gender Adviser to the DDR Commission (only for South Sudanese Nationals) |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 07 years |
| Application Deadline | 26th September 2021 |
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall oversight from the Country Representative, and direct supervision from the Deputy Country Representative; the Consultant will undertake the following functions:
- Provide systematic guidance and support to the DDR Commission Secretariat to ensure implementation of commitments to promoting women’s meaningful participation and representation, addressing women’s needs in conflict resolution and prevention efforts including at the community level, and build strategic links with the work being done under international frameworks on women, peace and security issues;
- Provide advice to the DDR Chairperson and Senior management on women, peace and security issues and mainstreaming gender into the work of the DDR Commission;
- Advise the DDR Commission leadership, on challenges and deficiencies in the work of the DDR Commission from a gender perspective, and identify opportunities for correction, where appropriate. Also, assists in developing strategies and priorities for the DDR Commission on engagement on gender-related issues e.g. the Women Associated with Armed Forces linked to the implementation of the DDR processes;
- Represent DDR Commission at the Women, Peace and Security Working Group meetings;
- In coordination with the Commission Senior Management Team (SMT), liaise with international partners on relevant gender-specific issues, and collaborate with external subject matter experts and consultants, where necessary;
- Provide gender expertise and training to different aspects of the DDR processes as requested and encourage women’s involvement in such mechanisms and institutions.
- Participate in the various SSDDRC working committees meeting to ensure the integration of a gender perspective in their work;
- Advocate for equitable representation of women and gender expertise in the DDR Commission and in its working committees.
Policy dialogue and analysis:
- Develop with other DDR Commission Advisors and personnel, working papers, policy analysis and memoranda as shall be required;
- Ensure appropriate information flow between DDR Commission and relevant stakeholders to promote women’s engagement in the DDR processes especially the planning phase, including through the development of statements and press releases;
- Facilitate training workshops and sensitization of government, women’s organizations and civil society organizations on effective inclusion and engagement of women in the DDR process.
Eligibility criteria:
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, law, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required;
- A first-level university degree in combination with 5 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in women, peace and security;
- Experience in Gender Mainstreaming;
- Previous experience working in a similar position is an asset;
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, bilateral partners and UN agencies.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required;
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Other Details
- Type of Contract: Individual Contract
- Post Level: National Consultant
- Duration of Initial Contract: 06 months
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job……..
The Closing Date: 26th September 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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