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UNDP Int’l Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs

UNDP Int’l Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs.

UNDP South Sudan looking for “Int’l Senior Gender Adviser”.

Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 26th September 2023.

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UNDP Int’l Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2023

The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 20th September 2023 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Int’l Senior Gender Adviser to be based in Juba, South Sudan.

Recruiter United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Position Int’l Senior Gender Adviser
Location Juba, South Sudan
Country South Sudan
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s degree
Experience Required Minimum 10 years
Application Deadline 26th September 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical assistance and strategic partnerships:

  • Provide systematic guidance and support to the RJMEC Secretariat to ensure implementation of commitments to promoting women’s meaningful participation and representation in all processes within the context of the R-ARCSS, 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;
  • Serve as the RJMEC primary liaison person to the RTGoNU on gender issues and the pre-transitional and transitional institutions and mechanisms created by the Agreement; Assess the implementation of gender provisions, integration of gender-related considerations and compliance with the Agreement by the RTGoNU and by the pre-transitional and transitional institutions and mechanisms created by the agreement; report on the work of these institutions and mechanisms from a gender perspective to the RJMEC leadership; and identify needs for assistance to the institutions and mechanisms as appropriate;
  • Advise the RJMEC leadership on challenges and deficiencies in the work of the pre-transitional and transitional institutions from a gender perspective, and identify opportunities for correction, where appropriate. Also, assists in developing strategies and priorities for RJMEC engagement on gender-related issues linked to the implementation of the R-ARCSS;
  • Strengthen and enhance partnership/cooperation/consultation/coordination of the JMEC Secretariat and key South Sudanese stakeholders with women and gender advocates including UN entities, national, regional and international civil society actors, especially UN Women Regional and South Sudan Country Offices, the AU Liaison Office in South Sudan, the Office of the AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, as well as South Sudanese women’s organizations, to ensure women’s engagement in the implementation of a sustainable peace agreement in South Sudan;
  • Identify relevant actors/forums, seize advocacy opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships to facilitate access of South Sudanese women’s organizations to peace-building forums organized or supported by JMEC, IGAD, the African Union, the United Nations, and/or other relevant stakeholders;
  • Liaise with key international, national, regional, and local stakeholders, relevant government organs, and civil society to strengthen strategic partnerships to facilitate and increase access of women peace advocates to JMEC and ARCSS institutions, mechanisms and processes;
  • Facilitate and support the participation of South Sudanese women, in all implementation mechanisms of the Agreement, and by closely collaborating with JMEC thematic advisers on questions of women’s representation, inclusion and engagement in the institutions, mechanisms and processes specified by the peace agreement;
  • In coordination with the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff, 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 RARCSS mechanisms as requested and encourage women’s involvement in such mechanisms and institutions;
  • Facilitate the participation of South Sudanese women, and the inclusion of their needs, concerns and perspectives in the proposed legal, security and policy reforms, permanent constitution-making process, and transitional justice mechanisms, and accountability, as outlined in the R-ARCSS;
  • Participate in the various RJMEC working committee meetings to ensure the integration of a gender perspective in their work;
  • Participate and advocate for equitable representation of women and gender expertise in the RJMEC secretariat and in its working committees;
  • Liaise with all Thematic Advisors, and RJMEC leadership, compile activities reports and contribute to reporting requirements of RJMEC as required and contribute to the development of RJMEC quarterly and special reports;
  • Assist the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff (Strategy) with tasks as may be required.

Eligibility Criteria

Education and certification:

  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, law, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required.

Experience:

  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in women, peace and security and political participation;
  • Experience in negotiating and mainstreaming gender in Peace Agreements is an asset;
  • 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

  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNDP Int’l Senior Gender Adviser Jobs 2023

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.cfm?cur_job_id=114052

The Closing Date: 26th September 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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