Policy Advisor, Gender in Fragility and Crisis

Job title:

Policy Advisor, Gender in Fragility and Crisis

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

1. Strategic Leadership, Policy, and Advisory Support

• Lead the development of a gender-sensitive framework for crisis prevention, response and recovery, ensuring it aligns with UNDP’s strategic objectives and crisis response principles.
• Provide high-level advice to the Global Policy Network and UNDP country offices on incorporating gender perspectives into emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
• Serve as a key focal point for gender in crisis and fragility within UNDP, representing the organization in global interagency coordination bodies and donor meetings.
• Ensure policy coherence within UNDP on gender in crisis and fragility contexts, working closely with Regional Bureaux, other GPN teams and relevant knowledge domains.
• Promote evidence-based policy formulation on gender issues in crisis/fragile contexts positioning UNDP as a thought leader in gender equality and crisis space.
• Lead and support policy dialogues on Gender Equality in Crisis and Fragility contexts.
• Lead and support the preparation of high-quality inputs on gender in crisis and fragility contexts for strategic papers and guidance notes, background briefs, speeches, and talking points, in coordination with relevant teams.

2. Lead Programme Development and Resource Mobilization

• Provide expertise, strategic advice to Crisis Bureau thematic teams, CB gender champions network, Regional Bureaux and Country Offices to strengthen programming, including through joint pilots with UN Women.
• Lead resource mobilization efforts for the Crisis Bureau’s engagements in the Gender and Crisis space in coordination with the other CB teams, including identifying funding opportunities, preparing funding proposals and donor briefings.
• Strengthen the portfolios on Governance, Rule of Law, and Peacebuilding; Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery for Resilience; and Crisis Readiness, Response, Recovery.
• Support UNDP’s work to meet the various commitments required by 1325 commitments.
• Oversee annual reporting to the Secretary General’s (SG’s) report on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), SG’s 7-point action plan, Compact on WPS and Humanitarian Action, and lead the contribution to the Annual Report on the implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy, and to the UNDP Gender Steering Implementation Committee (GSIC) among others, documenting crisis-relevant best practice.
• Coordinate UNDP’s engagement to the Commission on the Status of Women, the Open Debate on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and other intergovernmental forums and events. Activities may include the organization of Side Events, outreach and advocacy in conjunction with other thematic teams and bureaus, as well as across the UN system.
• Support proposal reviews, including but not limited to the Peacebuilding Fund and the UNDP Funding Windows.

3. Representation and Partnerships

• Represent and assertively position UNDP in various fora, including the Steering Committee for WPS, Group of Friends of WPS, Informal Experts Group on WPS, Action for Peacekeeping WPS Champions, Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund and others.
• Forge strategic partnerships with relevant bilateral, regional and multilateral partners, as well as non-New York based networks such as the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Gender Reference Group (Geneva), in coordination with relevant teams.
• Strengthen partnerships with UN entities (particularly UN Women but also other UN organizations with complementary skills and capacity) to improve interagency coordination and maximize the impact of gender transformative programming in crisis settings.

4. Facilitate Knowledge Management and Learning

• Provide regular and substantive contributions to UNDP’s relevant Communities of Practice, including co-leading the monthly WPS Coordination Group, and contributing to external knowledge networks.
• Develop and oversee knowledge management and learning activities on gender and crisis issues in line with the UNDP Knowledge Management Strategy and Framework for Action (e.g., Participation in CoPs; Development and quality assurance of knowledge platforms and products; Development of advocacy campaigns, etc.).
• Contribute to capacity building and continued learning of Country Offices and Regional Bureaux.
• Ensure application of gender-related practical guidance and toolkits in support of country level programming in fragility and crisis contexts.

5. Lead and Manage Team

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, including a Policy Specialist (P4).
• Set the direction for the team, including roles and responsibilities, and performance assessment.
• Lead and manage staff in the formulation and implementation of the Team’s Annual Work Plan.
• Establish and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and harmonious working environment. Create and maintain an inclusive, diverse and harmonious working environment, including by supporting the implementation of corporate policies (e.g., gender parity and zero tolerance of sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse), and promoting communication and coordination among staff.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning ofthe Office and the OrganizationCompetenciesCore
Achieve Results:

• Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.

Think Innovatively:

• Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.

Learn Continuously:

• Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.

Adapt with Agility:

• Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.

Act with Determination:

• Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.

Engage and Partner:

• Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

• Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies2030 Agenda People – Gender:

• Women, Peace and Security.

2030 Agenda: People – Gender:

• Gender and Crisis.

2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness: Crisis and Fragility Policy and Engagement:

• Crisis Assessment.

Business Management – Results-based Management:

• Ability to manage the implementation of strategies,programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.

Business Development – Partnerships Management:

• Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil

society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.Business Direction & Strategy – System Thinking:

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business Management – Portfolio Management:

• Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Gender Studies, International Development, Social Studies, Economics, Anthropology, or related fields is required. Or
• A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years (with master’s degree) or twelve (12) years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional work experience leading teams and providing policy and programme advice on Gender in crisis situations is required.
• At least five (5) years of proven recent experience working in crisis, post-conflict, transition and/or fragile settings is desired.
• Proven experience incorporating gender perspectives into emergency preparedness, response, and recovery policies and programmes is desired.
• Proven experience representing organizations in multi-stakeholder fora and processes, including in the development and strengthening of networks is desired.
• Familiarity with policies and programmes of relevant regional and global organizations (including but not limited to UNDP and the UN System) is desired.
• Proven experience in resource mobilization is desired.
• Proven track records of excellent communication skills are required, with public speaking and publications as an asset.

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Note:Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:57:10 GMT

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