特别公告

Extension of the appointment is subject to the duration of the project, extension of the mandate and the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.


The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

设置和报告

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 100 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors,analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with U.N. Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

This position is located in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Bangkok. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Regional Office.

工作内容

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

- Develops, implements and evaluates a regional programme designed to enhance women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific, including liaising with relevant parties and ensuring follow-up actions. This programme will provide leadership skills training, expand networks and build partnerships to strengthen the role of women leaders in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Asia-Pacific

- Facilitates the integration of gender considerations into core UNDRR global processes, including strategic planning, resource mobilization, global and regional platforms, communications, staff training and partnerships.

- Initiates and coordinates outreach activities on gender-related issues with UNDRR partners and stakeholder groups.

- Supports UNDRR’s commitment to, and implementation of UN-wide gender initiatives and ensures appropriate reporting processes.

- Researches, analyzes and presents information related to gender and disaster risk management, gathered from diverse sources, and provides recommendations to UNDRR SRSG, Director, management and staff to enhance women’s leadership and gender mainstreaming.

- Coordinates gender policy development, including the review and analysis of gender-related issues and trends at the global and regional levels.

- Generates gender-related survey and data initiatives including the promotion of sex and age disaggregated data and gender-related indicators to improve Sendai Framework Monitoring and disaster related data collection.

- Contributes technical expert advice on gender, women’s leadership and DRR and represents UNDRR at regional and national meetings where needed.

- Organizes and prepares written outputs related to gender e.g. draft background papers, speeches, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

- Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

- Performs other duties as required.

工作要求

PROFESSIONALISM:
Demonstrated knowledge in the field of gender mainstreaming and promoting women’s leadership, including practical experience in the context of large development programmes; exposure to a range of approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex issues; conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis; and the ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, draw conclusions and frame recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent degree) in gender and women’s rights, development studies, social science or related humanities field, international relations, human rights, law, gender studies, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作经验

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible programme management experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s leadership and/or inclusion in disaster risk management, humanitarian response, or development programming, is required.
Experience in conducting gender analysis is required.
Out of the seven (7) years, at least two (2) years of experience designing and managing large projects is required.
Out of the seven (7) years, at least two (2) years of experience working in international organizations such as the United Nations or other comparable organizations is required.

语言要求

English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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