Background
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of national priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with government, civil society and other relevant actors.
United Nations Opening Vacancy
Closing date: Thursday, 23 July 2015
Application Deadline : 23-Jul-15
Additional Category
Women’s Empowerment
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-5
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
15-Oct-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
United Nations Opening Vacancy-
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
Experience:-
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Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of national priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with government, civil society and other relevant actors.
United Nations Opening VacancyClosing date: Thursday, 23 July 2015
Re-advertisement: Knowledge Management and Research Specialist – (Open for Nepalese Citizens Only) Advertised on behalf of : United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Location : Kathmandu, NEPALApplication Deadline : 23-Jul-15
Additional Category
Women’s Empowerment
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-5
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
15-Oct-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
United Nations Opening Vacancy-
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
- Research and gender analysis in wide range of areas related to gender equality and empowerment of women.
- Data analysis, including review and improvement of gender statistics.
- Provision of top quality advisory and programme development services.
- Knowledge Management.
- Advocacy support and facilitation of knowledge building and management.
Experience:-
- At least seven years of relevant work experience on substantive issues of gender equality involving research and policy analysis on gender and social policy;
- Substantive research outputs and publications, and/or high quality peer reviewed publications a strong asset;
- Previous experience working on major institutional reports with substantive gender content a strong asset;
- Good knowledge of the human rights-based approach with strong technical knowledge in results-based management and reporting;
- A proven ability to liaise with the Government and development partners;
- Experience of working in UN coordination would be an advantage.