Gender Expert

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Position Title: Gender Expert
Location: Dili
Country: East Timor
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, established to support the successful implementation of peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects globally. With a workforce of over 6,000 personnel across 80 countries, UNOPS provides essential project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to various governments, donors, and UN organizations. The organization plays a crucial role in implementing around 1,000 projects at any given time, contributing significantly to tangible results, especially in challenging environments. Additionally, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the leading global environmental authority, advocating for the global environment and promoting sustainable development within the UN system.

Job Overview:
The Gender Expert will play a pivotal role in ensuring that gender considerations are integrated into Early Warning Systems (EWS) and disaster risk management activities. This position involves tracking gender-specific indicators and assessing progress towards achieving gender equality within the framework of the project titled 'Enhancing Early Warning Systems to build greater resilience to hydro-meteorological hazards in Timor-Leste.' The Gender Expert will be responsible for mainstreaming gender throughout the project, addressing gender concerns, preventing the reinforcement of existing gender inequalities, and enhancing resilience to climate change for the entire population of Timor-Leste. The project, approved by the Green Climate Fund Board in October 2021, has a total budget of USD 21.7 million and aims to benefit approximately 1.03 million people, which is about 80% of the population, while contributing to various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Gender Expert will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including:

• Gender Mainstreaming: Providing expert advisory services on gender aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with GCF Gender Policy and UNEP Gender Strategy, leading the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, and ensuring participatory approaches in gender mainstreaming.
• Technical Assistance, Documentation, and Reporting: Contributing to gender-related activities, documenting best practices, ensuring gender-disaggregated data collection, and generating reports on gender-specific indicators.
• Gender-sensitive Communication and Capacity Building: Revising communication materials to be gender-sensitive, conducting stakeholder consultations, and providing training on gender-responsive actions.
• Gender Safeguards: Integrating gender perspectives into the Environmental and Social Action Plan, promoting safe referral pathways for GBV survivors, and ensuring understanding of GBV principles among all actors.
• Coordination and Knowledge Sharing: Acting as the focal point for gender-related issues, coordinating gender initiatives, and sharing lessons learned with UNEP HQ and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in social or environmental sciences or a relevant discipline, preferably with a specialization in gender management. Alternatively, a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the aforementioned fields, combined with two additional years of relevant experience, may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in gender equality and gender mainstreaming, formal training in gender analysis, and demonstrated expertise in mainstreaming gender in projects and programs. Familiarity with gender analysis tools and methodologies, strong communication skills, and experience working with government institutions and international organizations are also desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a minimum advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in social or environmental sciences or a relevant discipline, with a preference for specialization in gender management. A first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the relevant fields, along with two additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the field of gender equality and gender mainstreaming. Candidates should have formal training in gender analysis and demonstrated expertise in integrating gender into projects and programs, particularly in the context of Timor-Leste. Experience working with government institutions, international agencies, or NGOs focused on gender and development is highly desirable, as is familiarity with gender analysis tools and methodologies.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The contract type is a Local ICA Contract at level ICS 10 / LICA-10, with a duration of 12 months, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. This position is open only to Timor-Leste nationals or individuals with valid residence. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive working environment. Candidates requiring assistance during the assessment process are encouraged to inform the human resources team.