UNDP Gender Equality Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
UNDP Zambia looking for “Gender Equality Coordinator”.
Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before 24th May 2023.
UNDP first signed its agreement of cooperation with Ethiopia back in February 1981. Since then, UNDP has focused on providing Ethiopia with strategic support to build the capacity of national institutions to enhance the country’s development results. Moreover, UNDP’s interventions prioritise long-term development impacts to build a resilient nation by informing policies, as well as implementing activities at the community level.
UNDP Gender Equality Coordinator Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 4th May 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Gender Equality Coordinator to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Gender Equality Coordinator |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 24th May 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the UN RC, UNCT and the UN Gender Theme Group for increased capacities in research, analysis, program formulation, implementation and monitoring, coordination, program development, implementation, monitoring and reporting in line with international, regional and national legal norms and standards;
- Provide support to the UN Country Team (UNCT), national and local partners, in the development and implementation of laws, plans, policies and budgets, in line with international and national commitments on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; and in support of mainstreaming national gender equality priorities into legal frameworks and government-led programmes.
- Provision of technical advice to the UN Resident Coordinator (UN RC), and international partners as required, in the coordination of emerging technical and development cooperation to the Government of _Zambia and civil society, ensuring emerging development support responds to women’s needs and national gender equality priorities.
- Provide analysis and advise the UNCT on the gender dynamics in the country including i) informing joint socioeconomic analysis for CCA and UNSDCF and ii) opportunities to support inclusive engagement of women in the development and humanitarian assistance provided by the UNCT,
- Identify and advise on entry points for new initiatives for the UN to strengthen national and local capacities for gender equality and to support the advancement of women’s empowerment and gender equality in the country.
- Contribute to joint programming and coordination of UN joint work around gender equality, including support in forging strategic partnerships at the national and local level to promote gender equality, women’s advancement and women’s representation.
- Coordinate the UN technical advisory support to the Government for enhanced capacities and coordination in leading the country to address gender inequalities, women, peace, security agenda in the country in line with international and regional obligations of the Government;
- Provide technical and substantive support to the UN Zambia Joint Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Strategy related to GEWE and the Cooperation Framework;
- liaise with key stakeholders from Government, academia, civil society, the private sector and key international actors to build and strengthen strategic alliances and partnerships on women’s rights and gender equality initiatives as needed and guided by the RC and/or the UNCT and/or the GTG.
- Coordinate, and review the development of interagency briefs on possible areas of GEWE cooperation, including identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
Position in Organization:
- Gender Equality Coordinator
- Location : Lusaka, ZAMBIA
- Application Deadline : 24-May-23 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Time left : 20d 16h 17m
- Type of Contract : Service Contract
- Post Level : SB-5
- Languages Required : English
- Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in international relations, development studies, public policy, gender or other social science field.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
- Experience in establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments
- Experience in organizing multi-stakeholder meetings and coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, civil society and non-governmental organisations, women groups, and local communities. Experience in preparing background documents, agenda and talking points for such meetings.
- Experience in working independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with the United Nations system and its coordination mechanism would be an advantage.
- Experience in the in the field of gender and human rights of women is an asset.
How to Apply UNDP Gender Equality Coordinator 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=112344
The Closing Date: 24th May 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click to View |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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