Deadline: 7 June 2016
UN Women is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Gender Advisor in Damascus, Syria. The duration of this post is 1 year.
The Gender Advisor will be responsible for the provision of coordination, programme and technical support on women’s rights and gender equality to the RC and the UN Country Team [UNCT] and manages and coordinates all aspects of UN Women programming in Syria.
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Gender Advisor will perform the following functions-
- Lead research and analyze the political, social, and economic situation in and the region related to the programming and normative areas of gender equality.
- Lead and participate in policy dialogues around gender equality and the empowerment of women.
- Provide strategic advice on gender equality/ women’s empowerment to programme development.
- Provide strategic advice on the formulation of concept notes for UN Women’s intervention areas.
- Provide strategic analysis and expert advice to Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UN Country Team (UNCT) on the gender dynamics and opportunities to support inclusive engagement of women in the development assistance provided by the UNCT.
- Prepare substantive inputs to CCA/ UNDAF and other documents in the region.
- Provide strategic support to UNCT in monitoring and reporting and prepare analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women’s programme experiences as required.
- Provide technical inputs to partnerships and resources mobilization strategies.
- 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.
- Lead the establishment of advocacy networks and linkages to international networks related to gender equality, women’s empowerment.
- Lead trainings on gender-related issues and priorities.
- Lead advocacy strategies and their implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in the social sciences (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science and economics), public policy or international development.
- 10 years of relevant work experience/ demonstrated track record that combines intellectual, strategic and managerial leadership in development programmes.
- Experience in working in emergency and crisis context is required.
- Experience in coordination and advocacy.
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships with government institutions and donors.
- Experience at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes is an asset.
- Experience related to the Arab States region in general, and in particular, is also an asset.
- Proficiency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UN Women.
