UN Women Advisor - Diversity & Inclusion

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly as part of the UN reform agenda. Its mission is to advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. The organization merges the resources and mandates of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates in multiple countries around the world, working towards the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, and promoting their empowerment as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

Job Overview:
The UN Women Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion will work under the guidance of the HR Director to foster a work environment free from racial and other prejudices. This role involves supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of diversity and inclusion programs within UN Women. The Advisor will collaborate with key stakeholders to implement Executive Board recommendations on organizational culture and anti-racism initiatives. The position requires the development of diversity analytics, including benchmarking and tracking metrics, to analyze and report on the impact of diversity and inclusion programs. The Advisor will also be responsible for creating an action plan to address racism and discrimination within the organization, advising on internal events related to discrimination, and collaborating on training programs for UN Women personnel. Establishing partnerships with leaders within UN Women and external stakeholders, including other UN agencies, is also a key function of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of diversity and inclusion programs in collaboration with key stakeholders and representative bodies.
• Implement Executive Board recommendations and decisions regarding organizational culture and anti-racism initiatives.
• Develop diversity analytics, including benchmarking, tracking metrics, and generating reports to highlight trends and demonstrate the impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Create and oversee an action plan to address racism and discrimination within the organization, coordinating closely with key stakeholders.
• Advise and support internal events focused on racial discrimination and other forms of discrimination.
• Collaborate on the development of training programs and seminars on diversity and inclusion for UN Women personnel.
• Establish collaborations and partnerships with leaders at all levels within UN Women and with external stakeholders, including other UN agencies.
• Seek best practices and share knowledge with other UN agencies and partners.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender studies, international development, business administration, management, economics, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Advanced studies in diversity and inclusion or organizational change management are desirable.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in gender equality, public policy, social justice, or human rights.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management and policy development.
• Required experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives and advisory roles concerning racial discrimination.
• Experience in innovation and change management initiatives is desirable.
• International experience is also desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, gender studies, international development, business administration, management, or economics. A first-level university degree may be accepted with additional qualifying work experience. Advanced studies specifically in diversity and inclusion or organizational change management are considered an asset.

Experience:
The position requires at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in areas related to gender equality, public policy, social justice, or human rights. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in program management and policy development, with specific experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives being mandatory. Experience in an advisory capacity regarding racial discrimination is also required, while experience in innovation and change management initiatives is considered desirable. International experience is an added advantage.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is desirable and would be beneficial for the role.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve international recruitment. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.