Job Title: Gender Assistant
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Assignment country: Saudi Arabia
Expected start date: 15/08/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UNDP
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Riyadh
Details
Mission and objectives
The primary role of United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) is to support country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). The work of UNDP in 170 countries around the world is anchored in
diverse and effective partnerships, which are vital to our two critical roles
at country level: (a) as an integrator across policy, programmatic and
organizational silos; and (b) as an operational backbone for the United Nations
and other partners. Saudi Arabia is witnessing economic prosperity and progress
in all domains of socio-economic development which produced tangible
improvement in all human development indicators such as standard of living,
health and education services, environmental conditions as well as potentials
of comprehensive development. In April 2016, the Government of Saudi Arabia
announced its Saudi Vision 2030 – an ambitious long-term development programme.
Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious blueprint with long-term goals and
expectations. It is expressed in three themes of a vibrant society; a thriving
economy and an ambitious nation. A review of the three themes and their
underlying issues of national concern reveal a holistic approach to development
that encompasses the three dimensions of sustainable development: the social,
the economic and the environment. The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia
is covering vital sectors and areas which contributes to address the needs of
Saudi society, including enhancement of the local capacity of different
government institutions and support to policy making and reporting. A wide set
of under the scope of technical assistance is provided in order to assist the
KSA departments in their reform processes. This UNV assignment is part of
UNDP’s Saudi Arabia efforts to promote volunteerism and ultimately increase the
capacity to respond to the various technical assistance demands from the
counterparts.
Context
UNDP Saudi Arabia is recruiting a Gender Assistant to help
ensure an adequate impact of gender mainstreaming throughout the country
programme and consolidate an enabling environment for institutional
effectiveness to deliver gender- responsive and sustainable results, as well as
to assist the Country Office meet the expected benchmarks to receive the UNDP
Gender Seal Certification.
Task description
• Facilitate knowledge building, management, and sharing •
Support the coordination of the Gender Seal process • Provide support to
project/programme teams • Support advocacy and partnership building efforts •
Support in the identification of gender interventions for UNDP in Saudi Arabia
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Social Sciences, Gender or Women’s
Studies or other relevant field • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent
drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Solid overall computer literacy,
including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and
email/internet; familiarity with office technology equipment; • Experience
working with diverse range of partners, including UN organizations,
international and domestic NGOs, government and private sector institutions; •
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Ability to
work effectively in a diverse team of international and national personnel; •
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values; • Displays
cultural, gender, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; •
Possesses affinity with or interest in gender equality, volunteerism as a
mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Social work
Driving license
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Languages
Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Required English, Level:
Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in • Social Sciences • Gender
Studies • Women’s Studies • Sociology • Anthropology
Competencies and values
• Accountability • Attention to detail • Adaptability and
flexibility • Creativity • Results-oriented • Professionalism
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN
Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other
living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance
plan. National UN Specialist Volunteers in Saudi Arabia are entitled to: -
Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of SAR 10,004.16 - Annual
and learning leaves; - Free Medical and life insurance; and - Free access to
different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits,
entitlements and support, please visit:
https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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