Thursday, July 12, 2018

Policy Analyst - Human Rights, New York UNWOMEN Closing date: Monday, 16 July 2018





Policy Analyst - Human Rights, 
New York 
UNWOMEN
Closing date: Monday, 16 July 2018

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Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical and programme support: 
  • Provide technical inputs to regional and thematic programmes, country strategies and knowledge management;
  • Provide suggestions to the development and implementation a workplan for the section (identify key deliverables, develop implementation time line, etc.);
  • Provide programmatic and operational support for the development and implementation of global programmes and related thematic initiatives.
Provide research and analysis support: 
  • Conduct research and analysis of global, regional and national trends;
  • Source and carry out research on articles, books, case studies etc. to produce useful data and material for advisor on request as assistance in producing papers, speeches, or related products;
  • Provide technical inputs to the development of flagship publications related to Human Rights;
  • Draft select written contributions and knowledge products for various purposes, i.e. case studies, short topical papers, briefings to leadership, speeches, and related products for wider dissemination;
  • Maintain contact with academia, research institutes, civil society and experts to expand and share knowledge, exchange views on latest findings, incorporate cutting-edge thinking in UN Women work.
Provide technical and coordination support to intergovernmental processes and policy development: 
  • Provide technical inputs to the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as Commission on the Status of Women, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate and prepare analytical summaries of debates, supporting negotiations and analyzing/compiling outcomes;
  • Coordinate the development of analytical reports to contribute to the Secretary-General’s mandated reporting to intergovernmental forums;
  • Liaise with UN Women colleagues and others, as relevant, to ensure coordination with intergovernmental initiatives;
  • Participate in and/or represent the Section in internal and external committees, inter-governmental, inter-agency task forces, and international technical and advocacy, as required.
Provide Knowledge management support: 
  • Provide input to the effective planning and exchange of materials and knowledge products related the thematic area;
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a roster of gender experts who can develop/ provide technical support to UN Women offices, national partners, UNCT’s or other UN system entities in the related thematic area;
  • Draft knowledge products that meet UN Women needs and standards of quality;
Key Performance Indicators:
The key results expected will have positive impact on the overall effectiveness of UN Women’s work related to human rights, through contributing directly to achievement of the relevant Goals in UN Women’s Strategic Plan. 
  • Quality and timely contributions to regional, thematic and country programmes as requested as per workplan;
  • Quality research and inputs Quality written contributions;
  • Timely coordination of meetings and events.

Competencies
Core Values:
  • Respect for Diversity;
  • Integrity;
  • Professionalism.
Core Competencies:
  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
  • Accountability;
  • Creative Problem Solving;
  • Effective Communication;
  • Inclusive Collaboration;
  • Stakeholder Engagement;
  • Leading by Example.
Functional Competencies:
  • Knowledge of gender related issues and human rights, including laws that promote gender equality;
  • Knowledge and related to current policies and practices in the fields of Human Rights;
  • Good knowledge on issues relating to human rights mechanisms and the human rights based approach;
  • Some knowledge of intergovernmental processes and bodies;
  • Ability to undertake policy research and prepare quantitative studies, utilizing statistical methodologies, knowledge of database applications for statistical analysis;
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
  • Ability to draft inputs to policy papers, speeches, briefings etc.;
  • Ability to maintain roster of experts, and a databank of research institutes, academics, civil society experts, etc. of direct relevance to the Focus Area.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in development related disciplines, gender issues, human rights, public policy/administration, or related social science. 
Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in gender programming, policy research and gender analysis at the international level, with a focus on Human Rights Human Rights;
  • Experience working with laws that promote gender equality is an advantage;
  • Experience working with inter-governmental bodies and international human rights mechanisms and processes is a distinct advantage;
  • Experience in developing research papers is an advantage. 
Languages:
  • Written and oral proficiency in English is required;
  • Knowledge of another UN working language is desirable.