Job DescriptionBackground:Under the guidance of the HR Director, the Advisor will work towards achieving a work environment that is free of racial and all other prejudices. The Advisor will support the development, implementation and monitoring of diversity and inclusion programmes within UN Women; Build partnerships within and outside UN Women; and manage and disseminate knowledge in the area of diversity and inclusion.
Scope of work:- Support the development, implementation and monitoring of diversity and inclusion programmes in UN Women, in collaboration with key stakeholders & representative bodies.
- Support implementation of Executive Board recommendations & decisions on organizational culture and anti-racism.
- Develop diversity analytics, including benchmarking, tracking metrics, analyzing and generating diversity reporting for various audience to highlight trends and demonstrate impact of D&I programs and initiatives.
- Develop and oversee an action plan to address racism and discrimination in the organization in close coordination with key stakeholders.
- Advise and support internal events on racial discrimination and other forms of discrimination.
- Collaborate on development of training programs and seminars on diversity and inclusion for UN Women personnel.
- Establish collaboration and partnerships with leaders at all levels in UN Women and counterparts and stakeholders outside the organization, including with other UN agencies.
- Seek best practice and share knowledge with other UN agencies and other partners.
Competencies :Core Values:- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
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Functional Competencies:- Strong affinity with UN Women's mandate on gender equality and women's empowerment
- Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision.
- Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice is an advantage
- Excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills.
- Ability to design and facilitate trainings and workshops.
- Strong Team building skills.
- Strong conflict management and resolution skills.
Minimum Qualifications:- Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender, international development, business administration, management, economics or a 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.
- Advanced studies in the field of diversity and inclusion or organizational change management is desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of gender equality, public policy, social justice or human rights.
- At least 6 years' experience in programme management and policy development.
- Experience working in the area of diversity and inclusion is required.
- Experience in advisory capacity on racial discrimination is required.
- Experience in working on innovation and change management initiatives is desirable.
- International experience is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
