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UN Women: Intergovernmental Policy Advisor (Macro-economic Policy and Sustainable Development), New York, P-5

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, and they are seeking an Intergovernmental Policy Advisor to support macro-economic policy and sustainable development initiatives. The role involves providing technical and policy advice, developing and implementing policies aligned with the 2030 Agenda, and engaging with intergovernmental processes to promote gender equality and women's advancement.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Substantive input to policy development in the thematic area

Lead corporate policy development in the thematic area

Lead development of policy strategies in the thematic area

Develop tools, guidelines and manuals on the thematic area, for use by UN Women country offices, the UN system, and other partners

Provide technical and policy leadership when UN Women participates in, convenes, or leads interagency group on policy related areas

Provide thematic inputs and guidance to corporate strategic planning and positioning

Oversee, develop proposals and manage projects/studies with respect to global/ thematic gender equality policies and programmes or other relevant interventions

Contribute to the preparation of UN Women’s flagship reports

Conduct and lead the analysis of data and provide evidence to build the case for policies and interventions on gender equality and distill relevant lessons

Research, develop and present policy papers, practice notes/concepts and other knowledge based-tools for discussion in global and regional for a to help influence/advance policy dialogue

Advisory services and programme support

Provide Policy Advisory services in the thematic areas to Regional Offices, Multi-country Offices and Country Offices

Provide policy guidance on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional policies and procedures

Work closely with UN Women’s regional and national programme offices to support the development and implementation of programmes related to the 2030 Agenda, including VNRs

Provide technical inputs into programme documents, country strategies, and knowledge products

Organize technical consultations, South-South and South-North exchanges and other opportunities to share experiences and promising practices on effective means of enhancing gender equality and women’s influence

Develop catalytic global programmes with normative and universal content with can add value to UN Women’s leadership in innovation, knowledge, and technical areas

Plan, organize and substantively service ad hoc expert group meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops and similar gatherings, including identification and determination of major issues for discussion and selection of participants, development of background documentation, preparation of reports and policy recommendations, and dissemination of results of such meetings

Manage, supervise and carry out the work programme of the Unit under his/her responsibility to ensure substantive and technical quality according to standards and goals for each thematic area

Substantive support to intergovernmental processes and policy development

Provide substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Commission on the Status of Women, Economic and Social Council, HLPF, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate and prepare analytical summaries of debates, supporting negotiations and analyzing/compiling outcomes

Prepare substantive input into and help coordinate the development of analytical reports to contribute to the Secretary-General’s mandated reporting to intergovernmental forums

Support the implementation of resolutions, decision and other directives in relevant areas of focus, including through support to expert bodies created by intergovernmental forums

Provide inputs in international fora to help shape development of global and regional policies, norms and standards and implementation strategies

Representation and advocacy

Represents the UN Women at policy making inter-agency, inter-governmental and international technical and advocacy fora

Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions

Contributes substantively to the development of strategic approaches to policy dialogue, resource mobilization, partnerships, advocacy and outreach

Establishes and nurtures relationship with academia, research institutes, civil society and experts to expand and share knowledge, exchange views on latest findings, incorporate cutting-edge thinking in UN work

Knowledge generation and capacity building

Contribute substantively to the knowledge management and development of capacity building of UN Women Programme staff in the thematic area

Contribute substantively to the development/expansion of knowledge management strategies and methodologies in the sustainable development framework and SDGs intergovernmental processes

Establish and lead global communities of practice that promote collaboration, peer support, consultation and surface innovation, good practices, lessons and needs and opportunities

Engage in existing thematic and gender equality networks to better connect UN Women and partner work and promote learning and innovation

Develop and maintain rosters of gender experts, who can develop technical support to UN Women offices, national partners, UNCT’s or other UN system entities

Contribute to the internal flow of information throughout the organization on policy and technical issues

Produce knowledge products to meet UN Women needs and standards of quality

Maintain and ensure quality of content for “focus area” for UN Women guidelines, tools and other materials

Advise possible evaluations to the Evaluation Section and extract learnings from evaluations and reviews across the regions

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Qualification

Policy analysisGender equality expertiseIntergovernmental processesCapacity buildingProject managementTechnical leadershipStakeholder engagementInclusive collaborationManagement skillsAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsKnowledge managementNetworkingResearch skillsEffective communicationCreative problem solvingWriting skillsPresentation skills

Required

Master's degree (or equivalent) in development related disciplines, gender issues, economics, public policy, law or other social science fields directly related to the thematic area of the post

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, demonstrating intellectual, strategic, and managerial leadership in areas including policy analysis, gender equality, social development, human rights, sociology, and institutional governance, with at least seven years of experience directly related to the thematic area of the post

Proven knowledge of and experience with United Nations intergovernmental processes, including support to governing bodies, legislative mandates, and intergovernmental negotiations

Written and oral proficiency in English is required

Substantive knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in intergovernmental processes

Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience

Strong communications skills, with proven expertise in writing cogent and convincing policy and programme documents for development practitioners

Proven analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance

Good planning, goal-setting and prioritization skills

Effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners

Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority