Coordination Officer for the Gender Theme Group

Job Title: Coordination Officer for the Gender Theme Group (GTG)

Organization: UN Women

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Application Deadline : 31-Aug-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Job Category : Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Post Level : SB-4

Languages Required : English  

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Oct-2023

Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year

Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year extendable

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Coordination Officer for the Gender Theme Group (GTG) 

Type of Contract: Service Contract 

Grade: SB4/3 

Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls GEWE) is crucial to progress across all the Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda. There is the need for gender-responsive performance management and strategic planning, sex-disaggregated data, reporting and resource tracking, while drawing on gender expertise to mainstream gender equality in the preparation of the Cooperation Framework. 

The Gender Theme Group (GTG) is an interagency coordination group under the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) that “provide(s) strategic support and advice to United Nations country teams in enhancing their gender mainstreaming efforts.” 

In Pakistan, The GTG (co-chaired by UN Women and UNFPA) was endorsed by the UNCT in July 2021 to promote gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls. The GTG plays a central role in provision of strategic support and advice to UNCT collaboration with Governments to achieve SDG 5 and the gender equality dimensions of other SDGs (SDG 8, 10 and 16 in particular) throughout the Cooperation Framework, the provision policy advice and joint programmes. Gender mainstreaming and gender-responsive performance management can be accelerated and implemented through the full implementation of the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard (UNCT-SWAP) and the UNCT-SWAP gender mainstreaming minimum standards. 

This position will be based in at the UN Women office in Islamabad office and will directly report to the GTG chair and co-chair and will maintain a close liaison with the Resident Coordinators office and all UN agencies. 

Under the overall supervision of the UN Women Country Representative, the GTG Coordination Officer will be responsible for strengthened accountability of results for gender equality and women's empowerment, enhanced efficiencies, improved coherence, and joint action within the UN Country Team and through better coordination between UN agencies, the government, CSOs and development partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide coordination and  technical support to the inter-agency coordination and UN joint programming:

• Manage the secretariat of the Gender Theme Group and coordinate workshops/meetings for inter-agency mechanisms.
• Develop a capacity building learning plan in coordination with the GTG members
• Work closely with the Gender Theme Group (GTG) co-chairs and members in the development of a work plan and its implementation, in line with the UNSDCF and its Outcome on Gender Equality;
• Provide technical support in preparation of brief concept notes for the International Women’s Day (IWD), 16 days campaign and other joint program initiatives and contribute to mobilization of pooled resources;
• Monitor the implementation of the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Recommendations and take forward joint initiatives with other inter-agency mechanisms such as the UN Communications Group and Operations Management Team in accordance with the Scorecard Action Plan.
• Identify and provide technical inputs to UN joint programming opportunities to deliver on the UNSDCF's GEWE, in particular provide coordination support to the development of the One UN Gender Programme;
• Provide technical inputs to policy notes, briefs, and undertake gender analysis of joint UN programming on women peace and security, Women Political Participation and Leadership, EVAW and humanitarian action;
• Participate in UNSDCF Outcome Results Group meetings and ensure gender equality and women’s rights are mainstreamed in processes and documents.
• Support the roll-out of the gender strategy after its development

Coordinate interagency advocacy and facilitate knowledge building and management:

• Provide technical inputs to the development of interagency advocacy strategies and their implementation;
• Oversee the process of identifying and synthesizing best practices and lessons learnt, according to priorities set by the UNCT; and contribute to their dissemination. Provide support to the development and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned; ensure incorporation into programme planning;
• Develop advocacy products and initiatives for inter-agency coordination and joint efforts
• Develop IEC materials including, but not limited to, preparation and sharing of reports, project briefs, infographics, and advocacy material under the ONE UN programme pillar.
• Lead knowledge management on gender related publications and matters ensuring knowledge products are shared among UN agencies
• Contribute to strengthening strategic partnerships and coordination for GEWE within the UN.
• Provide inputs to quarterly reports and annual reports on coordination related outputs and indicators. 

Provide technical support to strategic partnerships building and resource mobilization:

• Provide technical and substantive inputs to partnerships and joint resource mobilization strategies related to GEWE and the Cooperation Framework;
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, complementarities and strategic partnership for coordinated programming and advocacy;
• Liaise with key stakeholders from Government stakeholders, 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 as needed
• Coordinate, and review the development of interagency briefs on possible areas of GEWE cooperation, including identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
• Advise and lead on entry points for new initiatives for the UN Systems to strengthen capacities for gender equality and to support the advancement of women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of general gender equality and women’s empowerment issues;
• Strong knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency coordination and processes;
• Ability to envision, conceptualize and communicate strategic vision;
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills;
• Strong planning, goal-setting and prioritization and organizational skills;
• Familiarity with the region and women's rights organizations and networks in the region considered an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies, Political Science, Social Science, Management, Partnership and Communications or any other related field of studies. 

Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building with a strong focus in gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Experience in UN coordination and joint advocacy and/or programming is required;

Language:

Fluency in English is required 

Application: 

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form-en.doc. 

Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. HEC Attested degrees are a prerequisite for employment at UN. During the recruitment process candidates may be required to present HEC attested degrees. Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to (i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, or (ii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.

 At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Accessibility:

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) If you are experiencing difficulties with online job applications, please contact the eRecruit Helpdesk.

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Programme Coordinator (Protection)

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Protection)

Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 20 July 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1.         Internal candidates

2.         Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands;

Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC), the Programme Coordinator (Protection) will be responsible for the management, implementation, coordination, execution, and monitoring of International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan Country Office’s (CO) protection projects, including but not limited to the response to the Afghan nationals in Pakistan and natural disasters. The successful candidate will ensure synergies with concurrent protection programming in country. In doing so, they will work in an integrated manner with the Pakistan Protection Working Group, relevant protection-related working groups, the Pakistan Government and its provincial and district authorities. In addition, they will support Pakistan CO through provision of protection mainstreaming expertise to other units.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.  Manage and coordinate the development of IOM Protection activities with a view of ensuring centrality of protection in line with IOM policies and procedures applying and upholding standards in protection approaches and programming to ensure the rights and dignity of all persons and the reduction of protection risks, including resource mobilization and development, monitoring and reporting of all projects and components under the Protection Programme portfolio.

2.  Strengthen and develop the CO’s capacity to deliver protection support and core protection activities including, but not limited to, protection assessments, protection monitoring and advocacy, general protection case management.

3.  Monitor, supervise, train, coach and oversee the work of the Protection Unit’s staff and closely coordinate with respective project Managers responsible for the implementation and monitoring of programme activities of IOM’s emergency and recovery response, to ensure consolidation and a harmonized response across thematic and geographical areas of intervention, as well as IOM procedural standards and policies.

4.  Manage protection related projects, activities and budgets, ensure appropriate selection of Implementing Partners (IPs), monitor IPs activities and agreements, provide technical guidance and capacity building and oversee accountable delivery of protection activities and services.

5.  Analyze context and dynamics, assess opportunities and capacity for cooperation with national authorities, including local governments and civil society organizations (CSOs) and develop a strategy for engagement on protection and assistance areas.

6.  In coordination with the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC), represent Protection activities of Pakistan CO at relevant meetings and coordinate with national and international humanitarian assistance authorities, agencies and organizations regarding the planning and implementation of activities.

7.  Mentor and support staff in their professional development. Regularly monitor staffing needs and participate to the recruitment of unit’s staff as required. Support capacity building efforts among field-based staff on both IOM protection modus operandi and internal guidelines, protection mainstreaming standards and practices, as well as international protection standards.

8.  Undertake duty travel, as required and in line with prevailing security restrictions, related to programme implementation and oversight, staff training, and liaison with Field Offices of Pakistan CO and programme partners, to coordinate, develop and support programme implementation.

9.  Coordinate with and provide technical expertise and Pakistan lesson learnt to IOM’s Protection Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) and Headquarters relevant units to strengthen and harmonize IOM’s protection global work.

10.             Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

•   Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

•   University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

•   Experience in the field of migration, internally displaced person (IDP) and refugee assistance and protection;

•   Demonstrated experience and expertise directly implementing and coordinating specialized protection programming in General protection, Child Protection, Prevention and Response to GBV, and/or Counter-trafficking through case management, individual protection assistance, community based protection;

•   Demonstrated experience working with other sectors and partners in implementing, measuring and providing trainings on protection mainstreaming;

•   Experience and expertise in Protection information management, more specifically in protection analysis, protection monitoring or results based protection are an asset;

•   Experience with cash-based intervention in humanitarian settings;

•   Experience in emergency operations and liaison with other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors; and,

•   Working experience in Pakistan or the region is an asset.

Skills

•   Understanding of complex social-political environments;

•   Knowledge of Global standards on Protection, GBV and Child protection, including for Unaccompanied and Separated Children (Best Interest Procedure), as well as on Counter-trafficking, Protection Mainstreaming and Protection Information Management;

•   Knowledge of the Afghan crisis and regional dynamics and the impact on the affected population in Pakistan;

•   Knowledge of the humanitarian architecture, especially in relation to protection (focus on froced displacement, child protection, gender-based violence, identity documentation, etc);

•   Knowledge of the project management cycle;

•   Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance the CO or regional objectives;

•   Excellent report writing skills, as well as managerial & organizational skills; and,

•   Advanced level of computer literacy.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Urdu and/or other local languages is an advantage.

 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

•   Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

•   Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

•   Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

•   Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•   Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

•   Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

•   Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

•   Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

•   Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•   Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

•   Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

•   Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

•   Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

•   Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date.   No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 July 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 14.07.2023 to 20.07.2023

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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