United Nations Jobs in Kenya:Gender Affairs Officer Job

United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)

Functional Title: Gender Affairs Officer

Grade: NO-C

Sections Unit: Gender

Location: Nairobi (Frequent travel to Mogadishu)

Vacancy Announcement Number: UNSOM/GEN/003/2015

Description of Responsibilities: Under the overall technical guidance and directives of the UNSOM Senior Gender Advisor and Chief of the Integrated Gender Office (IGU) and the direct supervision of the UNSOM Head of Office, Nairobi and within delegated authority, the Gender Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Promote the mainstreaming of gender equality and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in the work of UN Somalia
In consultation with the Senior Gender Advisor (SGA), support the UN Gender Theme Group (GTG) in translating existing UN policies, strategies and mandates on the promotion of gender equality and WPS in all activities of the UN in Somalia;
Provide the UNSOM Head of Office (Nairobi), the RCO and the members of UNCT with timely advice, brief on gender issues and gender analysis so as to enable them address key gender issues in various policy fora, political debates relevant to Somali Peace and State-building processes;
Represent the SGA and the Integrated Gender Unit (IGU) at the GTG and work collaboratively and in a coordinated manner with the GTG members and the UN Members to the GBV Working Group led by UNFPA to support implementation of the gender mainstreaming commitments in the ISF;
Participate in and make substantive contribution to the work of the GTG in realization of the recommendations of the 2014 UNCT Gender Score Card exercise;
Assist the SGA/Chief, (IGU) to design and implement a UNSOM mission-wide action plan on gender and WPS and contribute to the attainment of reporting obligations, documentation of good practices, preparation of policy papers and related submissions for senior mission leaders;
Provide assistance to the SGA/Chief, IGU in the realization of the PBF supported women’s political participation project (Strengthening women’s role and participation in peacebuilding – Towards just, fair and inclusive Somalia) and the formulation of the National Gender Policy.
Attend relevant Nairobi based meetings on behalf of the SGA/IGU and ensure liaison and partnerships with Somali civil society organizations and women’s groups operating out of Nairobi;
Undertake all PDTs for AMISOM uniformed personnel;
Assist the SGA and Chief IGU in fulfilling UN’s reporting obligations on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights, in particular UN SCR 1325, SG’s 7 Point Action Plan;
Carry out any other function pertinent to the UNSOM mandate.
Competencies

Professionalism -

• Recognized expert in the field of gender affairs;
• commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UNSOM mandate;
• ability to provide technical advice and guidance on strategies and approaches to steer gender mainstreaming in peace and state-building processes;
• ability to analyze and evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of gender-related issues.

Communication -

• Excellent (oral and written) communication skill in English;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• ability to conduct discussions and negotiations in a productive manner with government officials, representatives of international organizations, civil society groups and experts in related fields;
• ability to prepare succinct analytical reports.
• Teamwork -
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations, both within the UN system and externally;
• ability to work in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning -
• Demonstrated capacity to be innovative and flexible;
• ability to keep abreast of new developments and innovative approaches to gender mainstreaming in the context of Somali peace and state-building processes;
• ability to maintain a network with external research and academic institutes working on issues relating to gender and peace-building and state-building;
• ability to capture and consolidate good practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, gender/women studies, social studies or relevant discipline.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years with Masters degree or seven (7) years with first degree of progressively responsible experience in advocacy and programme implementation related to the promotion of gender equality and WPS.
• Experience in /familiarity with working in conflict/post-conflict settings; prior experience with United Nations entities and/or other international aid agencies is desirable.
• Experience of working in Somalia is an asset.
• Good knowledge of the Somalia socio-economic and political context.

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written English language is a requirement.
• Proficiency in Somali language is an asset.
• Computer skills:
• Proficiency in MS Word and use of Internet.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their curriculum vitae or United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline.
Email: recruitment-UNSOA@un.org

Deadline for Applications: 02 August 2015