Important note: UNITAMS will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11) received before closing date. Please submit your application on the attached P.11 ONLY.  Other UN P.11 formats, incomplete P.11, CV and Resume will not be accepted, nor will late submissions after closing date.

The selected candidate will be expected to deploy in time to commence work as soon as possible.

Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected, subject to clearance of employment reference checks, security and medical.  The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

This position is locally recruited open for Sudanese nationals only.

UNITAMS will not provide accommodation to locally recruited staff.

UNITAMS is equal employer for men and women. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

he position is based in Khartoum and is located in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.  The incumbent will report to the Senior Gender Affairs Officer Within the limits of delegated authority, the Gender Affairs Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Supports the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security and the DPO/DOS Policy on Gender in Peacekeeping Operations.
• Supports the process of implementing the Mission’s Gender Action Plan to mainstream gender considerations into the work of each Mission component, and technically supports the Mission’s Gender Focal Points in other Mission components for integration into Mission mandated priorities.
• Supports knowledge management and data collection with regard to gender policy and facilitates the collection and exchange of information between partners and the Gender Advisory Unit/Section.
• Support outreach and relationship-building of UNITAMS to women’s civil society and integration of their perspectives in the work of the Office including by mapping key actors, organizing meetings, maintaining database and regular communication, and summarizing outcome documents of women’s groups and civil society organizations.
• Provide research and analysis in support of policy briefs in the area of gender and the political transition in Sudan, including constitution making and electoral processes, and implementation of the human rights, equality, accountability and rule of law provisions of the Constitutional Document, in particular those provisions that guarantee women’s rights.
• Drafts, collates and edits specified results-based inputs for all gender related reports and documentation as required.
• Coordinates, as needed, with other UN agencies, Funds and Programmes that have complementary mandates on gender related issues through participating in working-level mechanisms, as well as coordinating with relevant institutions.
• Supports the provision of technical expertise as required to relevant partners and Mission components on strategies for gender mainstreaming, including expanding the capacity for gender analysis and designing gender-sensitive policies and programmes.
• Supports the results-based budgeting (RBB) process and provides substantive inputs to results based reporting and analysis.
• Collaborates and supports the delivery of gender training to uniformed and civilian Mission personnel and conducts orientation activities on gender mainstreaming in the Mission.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, social studies, gender studies or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international relations, law, gender and/or peacekeeping issues at policy and operational levels is required.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in progressively responsible police advice and programme management experience related to the promotion of gender equality in various settings is required.  Experience in integrating gender perspectives into policies or programmes in or on conflict or post-conflict contexts is desirable.  Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. 

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Has knowledge in the field of gender affairs/women’s rights; excellent knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to women, peace and security resolutions; ability to advise senior officials; ability to evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of gender-related issues; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of conflict and peace; experience in planning and capacity development. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment followed by a competency-based interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Applicants must accurately complete, update, sign, and date the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11 ONLY and forward the duly completed signed P.11 by e-mail to:unitamsrecruitment@un.org
• Applicants should COPY UNITAMS-JO-KHARTOUM-2021-19 – Gender Affairs Officer in the SUBJECT line of the email when submitting their signed P.11 form. UNITAMS will not consider any applications which are not received directly in the VA mailbox. Other UN P.11 formats and incomplete P.11 will not be accepted.
• Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding.
• The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks to verify the accuracy of the information provided in the P.11 form.
• Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 Download UNITAMS P11 Supplementary Sheet