UNON Gender Coordination Expert Jobs 2022 – Zambia NGO Jobs. UNON Zambia looking for “Gender Coordination Expert“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 27th Dec 2022.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of four major United Nations office sites[a] where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. Established in 1996, it is the UN’s official headquarters in Africa. The United Nations Office at Nairobi also hosts the global headquarters for two programmes: the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
UNON Gender Coordination Expert Jobs 2022
The UNON has published a job vacancy announcement on 9th Dec 2022 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Gender Coordination Expert to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) |
| Position | Gender Coordination Expert |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 27th Dec 2022 |
UNON Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the leadership of the Gender Theme Group Chair, act as an enabler of UN national gender equality, women inclusion and participation as guided by international norms and standards;
- Advise in the ongoing gender responsive support by the UN to the Government and key partners including Development Partners and CSOs;;
- Strengthening the Gender Division coordination role through a reinforced multi-stakeholder mechanism;;
- Under the leadership of the Gender Theme Group Chair, support the coordination of gender equality, women’s participation, and GBV prevention activities of the UN system in close consultation with the UN gender programme coordinators, gender specialists, and gender analysts;
- Act as resource person in capacity building, knowledge sharing events and other relevant activities on gender equality and women’s participation in the UN System;
- Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation, and dissemination of good practices on gender equality and women’s participation in the UN system.
- Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and challenges in the gender interventions in Zambia by working closely with the Gender Theme Group to conduct research for provision of analyzed, disaggregated primary and secondary data;
- In coordination with the UN Gender Theme Group, provide technical support to the Gender Division to develop and implement a context-based National Action Plan (NAP) for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325;
- In coordination with the UN Gender Theme Group, support the Gender Division to comply with international commitments in the framework of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination (CEDAW), including reviewing the status of previous recommendations and drafting of the national periodic report;
- Under the leadership of the Gender Theme Group Chair, coordinate the effective implementation and roll out of the African Women Leadership Network (AWLN) Zambian Chapter.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Gender Coordination Expert
- Department/Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Duty Station: LUSAKA
- Posting Period: 08 December 2022 – 27 December 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Office at Nairobi-196422-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in gender, social sciences, development studies, international development or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least five (5) years of progressive and relevant professional work experience in the field of gender and development is required.
- Experience in working on gender and development in the Southern Africa context, previous experience in the Zambian context would be an added advantage;
- Experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-agency programme interventions with partners, preferably related to Women, Peace and Security, Women’s Political Empowerment and Leadership is desirable
- Experience performing advisory functions in the area of gender and development is desirable;
- Experience in project/programme coordination is desirable
- Relevant experience in supporting the development of National Action Plans (NAPs) on UNSCR 1325 would be an added asset;
How to Apply UNON Gender Coordination Expert Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=196422
The Closing Date: 27th Dec 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.unon.org |
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