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1 RE-ADVERTISEMENT Open to Fijian Nationals only [ Those that had applied need not re-apply ] Vacancy Announcement No. 2017/17 The UN Women Fiji Multi Country Office (MCO) seek to recruit a suitably qualified Fijian national for the following position to be based in Suva, Fiji :- Gender & Humanitarian Analyst (FTA NO-B) The scope of work of the Gender and Humanitarian Analyst requires experience and in-depth understanding of gender equality and humanitarian action, to translate UN Women's strategic plans into effective programmes and results. It also requires developing mutually reinforcing partnerships with relevant government counterparts, UN organizations, donors, Civil Society Organizations, and the international and Pacific humanitarian system to enhance awareness and commitment as well as isiility ad esoues to adae gede euality ad oe s epoeet. Under the overall supervision of the Gender and Humanitarian Specialist in UN Women Pacific Multi- Country Office (MCO) in Suva, Fiji, the Gender and Humanitarian Analyst is expected to engage proactively with local and regional women leaders and UN Entities, particularly the Pacific Humanitarian Team (PHT), Protection Clusters to ensure gender issues are addressed on efforts related to humanitarian action at the regional and national level. Contract Level : FTA NO-B Contract Type : Fixed Term Appointment General Terms and Conditions of Employment : Attractive salary with other various benefits including health insurance, pension, dependency allowances and annual/sick leave apply. Contract duration is 1 year initially, with the possibility of an extension depending on performance and availability of funds. APPLICATIONS submission must include a Letter of Interest, completed and signed P-11 Form and a Results-Oriented Curriculum Vitae (CV) with full contact / details of three (3) referees and are to be submitted by Monday 04 th December Candidates MUST submit and upload their application electronically on on the Asia and the Pacific link page. Applications received via , post or hand delivery will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered and only candidates for whom there is further interest will be contacted. Full details of the Post Profile / Terms of Reference / Job Description entailing minimum qualification and experience, key functions and competencies required of the position can be downloaded from the UN Women website : or by contacting the UN Women Fiji Multi Country Office ( ). Additional information including the Results- Oriented Curriculum Vitae format and P-11 Form is also available from the same website. Men and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

2 JOB DESCRIPTION I. Position Information Job Title: Gender and Humanitarian Analyst Department: Fiji MCO Reports to (Title/Level): Gender and Humanitarian Advisor (P4) Supervises (Title/Level): Current Grade: NOB (For re-classifications) Grade Proposed: (For re-classification) Position Number: II. Organizational Context UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The scope of work of the Gender and Humanitarian Analyst requires experience and in-depth understanding of gender equality and humanitarian action, to translate UN Women's strategic plans into effective programmes and results. It also requires developing mutually reinforcing partnerships with relevant government counterparts, UN organizations, donors, Civil Society Organizations, and the international and Pacific humanitarian system to enhance awareness and commitment as ell as isiility ad esoues to adae gede euality ad oe s epoeet. The UN Women Pacific Multi-Country Office is based in Suva, Fiji and works alongside the 19 other UN agencies (FAO, ILO, OHCHR, UNDP Fiji Multi-County Office, UNDP Pacific Centre, UNDP Samoa Multi-County Office, UNAIDS, UNDSS, UNEP, UNESCAP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, UNISDR, UNOCHA, UNV, WHO, WMO) in the region and in 14 countries: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The MCO has field presences in Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu and program presence in Tonga. Each field presence is led by a national Country Programme Coordinator. UN Women, in partnership with Pacific Islands Governments, regional organizations, CSOs, donors and UN agencies, focuses on delivering within four interlinked programme areas: Advancing Gender Justice; Ending Violence against Women (EVAW); Ipoig Woe s Eooi Epoeet WEE; Increasing Community Resilience through the Empowerment of Women to Address Climate Change and Natural Hazards IREACH. Under the overall supervision of the Gender and Humanitarian Specialist in UN Women Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) in Suva, Fiji, the Gender and Humanitarian Analyst is expected to engage proactively with local and regional women leaders and UN Entities, particularly the Pacific Humanitarian Team (PHT), Protection Clusters to ensure gender issues are addressed on efforts related to humanitarian action at the regional and national level. 1

3 III. Functions 1. Provide substantive technical inputs to capacity building in the area of gender and humanitarian action Provide substantive technical and programmatic inputs on gender equality programming in humanitarian action, including disaster preparedness and early recovery activities to country offices in the Pacific region; Provide substantive technical inputs to the Pacific Humanitarian Team and Humanitarian Clusters; the Protection Cluster within the Pacific Humanitarian Team and at the national level during emergencies and for disaster preparedness; Facilitate the inclusion of gender dimensions into needs assessment frameworks, including rapid assessments; Develop and implement tools and capacity-building training activities in the region to enhance stakeholders skill and knowledge of humanitarian systems on gender mainstreaming in disaster preparedness, humanitarian response and recovery, under the guidance of the Gender and Humanitarian Action Specialist; Provide substantive technical inputs to the formulation of policy guidance and practice notes on humanitarian action as required by the Fiji MCO and in coordination with the Gender and Humanitarian Action Advisors at headquarters and at the Regional Office; Contribute to and support the facilitation of regular reviews and assessments of programming by the Fiji MCO on humanitarian issues. 2. Provide substantive inputs to programme implementation and coordination Provide substantive inputs to the overall delivery of humanitarian actions programmes and activities, work closely with relevant UN Women staff in the Pacific region, UN agencies and entities, and donors/development partners and other actors as appropriate; Build and maintain partnerships with member states and non-governmental partners in the region for key programming initiatives and build synergies for effective gender equality programming and advocacy; Support national government and the Pacific Humanitarian Team by contributing in pre- and post- disaster needs assessments such as the MIRA and the PDNA to ensure gender aspects are adequately reflected and addressed; Travel to disaster areas to support national disaster management offices (NDMOs) and Departments of Women Affais i aisteaig gede euality ad oe s epoeet though the Potetio Cluste o alternate mechanisms as appropriate; Monitor gender and humanitarian regional and country programme performance and track progress to assess impact and compliance with sustainable development goals and results-based performance indicators and to help assess future programme orientation; Closely monitor the delivery status and prepare periodic written progress updates - both narrative and financial - in relation to the agreed work plan and implementation strategy; Provide support in advancing thematic coordination by identifying programmatic entry points and ensuring consistency and complementarity in relation to other UN Women programmes; Participate in and support relevant regional inter-agency and inter-governmental forums and UN system-wide inter-agency tasks forces in the region. 3. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy and knowledge building Promote the use and improvement of knowledge management mechanisms to share information about gender and humanitarian action related initiatives; Share technical and strategic position papers, presentations, advisory and briefing notes, as needed; Identify relevant lessons learnt and participate in their dissemination between countries in the region, as appropriate; Provide substantive inputs to the development of relevant advocacy and communication/information materials at the regional and national level to address gender (in) equality issues, including support to HC/RC advocacy efforts; Provide substantive inputs to research and studies on gender and humanitarian action; Contribute to the development of the UN Women regional and global knowledge hub. 2

4 IV. Key Performance Indicators Quality and timely inputs to programme design and implementation Quality and timely provision of advice Quality and timely support to partnership building Quality and timely monitoring of programmes Quality and timely support to developing knowledge products V. Competencies Core Values: Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work. Respect for Diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity. CORE COMPETENCIES: Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents Organizational Awareness: Build support for the organization and ensure political acumen Development and Innovation: Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation Work in teams: Build and promote effective teams. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Communication and Information Sharing: Create and promote an environment for open and effective communication Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution. Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learning Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage risk FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Ability to contribute to the formulation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects Ability to advocate and provide advice Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and results for the client and respond positively to feedback Basic financial and budgeting skills Good interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong problem solving skills Strong IT Skills 3

5 VI. Recruitment Qualifications Education and certification: Master degree (or equivalent) in development-related disciplines, gender issues, public policy or other social science fields Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in management and humanitarian programming, including in conflict, post-conflict and natural disastes settigs ad gender equality; Programme and policy analysis, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation and field experience in developing country contexts; Substantive and technical experience in inter-agency coordination, experience working with governments, donors and CSOs internationally and in the field. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset 4