UN Women Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Job Description

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1 UN Women Junior Professional Officer (JPO) General Information Job Description JPO functional title: Main sector of assignment: Programme Analyst Crisis prevention, humanitarian relief and recovery Detailed sector of assignment: Resilience and Humanitarian Action Agency: Country and Duty Station: Duration of assignment: UN Women Amman, Jordan One-year fixed-term appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance, recommendation by respective office and donor agreement Supervision Name of Supervisor: Title of Supervisor: Rachel Dore-Weeks Recovery Specialist Content and methodology of supervision: As part of the UN Women JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities: Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment Easy access to the supervisor Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise Completion of the yearly UN Women Results and Competency Assessment (RCA) If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties UN Women JPO Job Description March 2014 VERSION 10

2 In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply: The JPO will report directly to the Recovery Specialist who will ensure guidance, learning and regular access to constructive feedback and engagement. Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations Under the overall supervision of the Recovery Specialist, the JPO will support the work of UN Women Jordan in the thematic areas of humanitarian action (HA), recovery and resilience. In doing this, the JPO will perform the following duties: 1. Coordinate knowledge management (knowledge-building and -sharing) for UN Women in the area of HA, recovery and resilience, including: a. Support enhanced regional knowledge base on HA, recovery and resilience, including by analyzing regional trends and key national-level priorities, successes and challenges related to gender equality, as well as by supporting UN Women led coordination of national stakeholders; b. Ensure adequate documentation and monitoring of programme implementation, results, lessons learned and promising approaches in supporting gender equality in HA, recovery and resilience; c. Facilitate and contribute to South-South knowledge-sharing and dissemination within and beyond the region, through meetings, capacity building workshops, publications and online and other communications; d. Support preparation of project/programme field visits and missions related to HA, recovery and resilience. 2. Support programme development, including through: a. Undertake sectoral and/or programme analysis work as required, potentially including the drafting and preparation of briefing notes/concept papers; b. Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned c. Support the monitoring of expenditures under programs/projects, and support adherence to regular financial controls of the programs/projects; d. Work with partner organisations (including grantees) to implementing office guidelines and agreements to mainstreaming gender considerations and promote the advancement of women within projects and programmes. 3. Partnership Building, including: a. Contribute to the development and strengthening of networks and forge partners at national, state, county and community levels with government, key women s organizations, UN agencies and bi-lateral development partner organisations b. Participates in relevant networks, committees to advocate and lobby for the attainment of women s rights and gender equality. c. Participates in UN interagency meetings and processes, as requested by the Recovery Specialist. 4. Perform other functions as and when required. Qualifications and Experience Required Education and Work Experience: Master s Degree in a relevant social science field (gender and development, economics, sociology, public policy) Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience): Preferably 2-3 years experience in related field. Previous research and program work experience is preferred as well as on social, economic issues, MDGs and conflict-sensitive recovery work. 2

3 Experience in project development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including report writing. Understanding of post-conflict context. Proficiency in Arabic is desirable. Core competences: Ethics & Values Working in Teams Communicating Information & Ideas Self-management & Emotional intelligence Decision making Key Competencies of the assignment: Strong understanding of gender, humanitarian action and economic empowerment rights issues in humanitarian and recovery settings; Appreciation of strategic partnerships with government institutions, donors, civil society partners and other UN agencies. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; Strong teamwork spirit and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Training and Learning As part of the UN Women JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities: Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities/opportunities in the receiving office. Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to: Training components: The JPO will gain substantive portion of her/his learning and training from hands-on work including: Attending events and participating in UN Women organized/supported events. Participating in meetings and sessions to review and evaluate programmes, strategies, policies and to develop concepts and proposals. Team brainstorming sessions to develop and carry out projects and advocacy activities. Getting to know national platforms, programmes and resources. Carrying out monitoring and follow-up on specific projects. Learning elements: The JPO will have expertise on women s economic empowerment and rights in Sudan, particularly in areas of policy and programming. The JPO will be able to effectively advocate for the integration of women s rights issues in economic policy and programmes and aware of tools to accompany advocacy efforts. 3

4 S/he will be able to contribute substantively to policy work and undertake rigorous gender analyses in the areas of women s economic empowerment and rights. S/he will gain in depth knowledge of UN Women s approach to promoting gender equality in humanitarian action and women s economic empowerment and rights. S/he will have opportunities to see policy implementation through active engagement with UN Women s programme teams at the country level. The JPO will be familiar with and be able to apply planning and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. S/he will be aware of requirements of different donors and reporting formats. The JPO will be able to appraise and prepare UN Women project documents. S/he will develop the ability to prepare monitoring and assessment reports and other key programmatic documents S/he will acquire negotiation and representation skills. Background Information Information on the receiving office: 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. Placing women s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. UN Women is also increasing its engagement in humanitarian response through interagency collaboration. UN Women in Jordan focuses on supporting the Government of Jordan in responding to the impact of the Syrian crisis. This is done through direct humanitarian interventions aimed at supporting refugee women and girls, in addition to longer term resilience interventions. UN Women s office in Jordan is staffed by 17 national staff and 2 international staff, in addition to a number of consultants. Attach an up-to-date organization chart of the office and indicate where the JPO would be assigned. Family / Non-family Duty Station means that you are not allowed to bring any family members: Family Duty Station Living conditions at the Duty Station: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan operates under a parliamentary system with King Abdullah II as the official Head of State. The religion of the majority is Sunni Muslim, with a Christian minority. Relations between these two groups are historically relaxed. Jordan economically faces many challenges, and has been greatly affected by the impact of the current Syrian conflict. The local currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JD) with the exchange rate averaging around JD 0.708=US$1.00. Jordan is considered a stable country with a very low crime rate. While the Government does not provide housing for UN staff, the standard of living is high in parts of Amman. There is a considerable offer of apartments in Amman, furnished as well as unfurnished. The price of a one-bedroom apartment starts from 250 JD. All consumer goods are readily available in the supermarkets although the imported articles are costly. Amman has sport facilities, restaurants, shopping areas and car rental agencies. All of the modern day conveniences are 4

5 available and commonly used (Electronic banking, Internet, faxes, satellite, etc.). Health facilities and services in Amman are excellent. The climate is moderate, with temperatures in the summer averaging between C and 5-12 C in the winter (these temperatures are for the Amman area). There is a low rate of humidity in Jordan, with any rainfall occurring during the months of November-March. Dress code is optional, with the exception of beachwear and shorts (for both men and women) which is not usually considered appropriate outside of the home. In both the public and private sector, women play an active role in the economy and are, generally, highly educated. Yet, they comprise only 16% of the labour force. While women are present in the service sector, they are not often present in highly placed positions. Women have the right to vote in Jordan and are active in the public sector. Despite this, very few hold high ranking positions in the decision-making process. Approved by: Name of the Head of Office: Title of the Head of Office: Date: enter text enter text enter text 5

6 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: Programme Officer Humanitarian Assistance Sector of Assignment: Humanitarian Assistance Country: South Sudan Location (city): Juba Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: Lansana Wonneh Title of Supervisor: Programme Specialist Content and methodology of supervision: The JPO will work under the overall guidance of the UN Women Country Representative in South Sudan but will be directly supervised by the Country Office Humanitarian Team Leader. The JPO is expected to be able to work independently with significant levels of autonomy and responsibility in his/her work but will be in daily contact with his/her supervisor through the course of his/her work. This will be complemented by regular structured meetings on a weekly basis between the JPO and the supervisor. Work planning and feedback sessions will be in accordance with UN Women s Results and Competency Assessment (RCA) processes: a) Performance Planning an annual results-based work-plan periodically adjusted; b) Mid-year review; c) Year-end appraisal; and d) Informal discussions throughout the year. Learning and training opportunities for the JPO will be identified and supported to facilitate his/ her professional development.

7 III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: (Please include percentages for each duty. Describe briefly the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment) Support to programme coordination (30%) Maintain regular contact with the humanitarian programme s Field Coordinators in the sub-offices and with implementing NGO partners for exchange of information regarding progress in project implementation; Contribute to the preparation of project/programme documentation and monitoring of implementation - results, lessons learned, donor reports and research briefs; Support planning of project/programme field visits and missions; major meetings and preparing agendas and briefing documentation, and undertaking such field visits as required; Participate in relevant humanitarian cluster meetings and inter-agency planning processes contributing inputs on behalf of UN Women South Sudan as per its coordination humanitarian mandate and as per the obligations of UN Women as humanitarian implementing agency in South Sudan. Providing feedback to Country Office Management from the clusters and inter-agency planning processes. Support to programme Delivery (40%) Assist in overseeing the programme delivery by the sub-offices and implementing NGO partners, ensuring effective use of resources and compliance with UN Women rules and procedures as well as with donor or fund requirements; Respond to requests from UN Women colleagues in the field offices and key inter-agency and partner staff for information, inputs, and coordination assistance to enhance programme delivery in the field. Liaise with the various units in the UN Women Country Office to ensure timely delivery of programme resources to field locations in areas of responsibility; Assist in ensuring visibility of the Donor(s) and UN Women in programme locations and among stakeholders including beneficiaries, Participates and supports capacity building efforts for partners; Contribute to the preparation of programme/ project-related technical deliverables including research briefs, donor reports, M&E guidelines, indicators, presentations. Assist in local capacity building through organizing training and knowledge sharing events targeting local government authorities, NGO partners and community members; Partnerships (15%) Contribute to the development and strengthening of networks and partnerships at national and state with government, UN agencies and NGOs; Work closely with other staff to sustain collaborative relations and building capacity opportunities with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil societies,

8 beneficiaries and other partners providing humanitarian assistance to IDPs and host communities in the target geographic areas of UN Women s humanitarian intervention; Resource Mobilization (15%) Contribute to the efforts to leverage additional resources for the Country office Humanitarian Assistance Programme through participation in the development of concept notes, briefs, PowerPoint presentations, and project proposals / documents, identifying potential sources of funds; IV. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): Master s degree (or equivalent) preferably in development studies, economics, law and other social sciences, Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience): Two ( 2 ) years of relevant professional experience in designing, managing and implementing programmes/projects in conflict and/ post-conflict environment; development work or related area of expertise, some of which should be in the area of gender equality and women s rights at the international level, preferably in developing countries; Experience with humanitarian assistance programming is an asset; Knowledge/experience of conflict/post-conflict setting is an asset Key competencies of the assignment: (Indicate technical knowledge, professional/language skills) Core Values and Guiding Principles: 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; Cultural sensitivity and valuing 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:

9 Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents. Development and Innovation: Contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation; 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: Work in teams: Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills; 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 behaviour 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: Experience in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian/ recovery or development programmes and projects; Ability to prepare written materials quickly, to high quality and to deadline. Knowledge of financial and operational management tools is an advantage; Knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches is an advantage. V. Learning Expectations: Learning goals: Familiarity with the UN system structure, organization and goals of UN Women s mandate and strategies in in South Sudan;

10 Operational and hands-on experience in all substantive aspects of programming within UN Women; In-depth knowledge of the principle gender issues affecting women and girls in South Sudan; In-depth, first-hand knowledge of UN Women s corporate strategies and innovative approaches to advance gender equality and women s rights in conflict/post conflict setting; The JPO will receive training through workshops organized by UN Women and/or appropriate online courses. Training components: Hands on training and mentoring Participation in field visits and missions Participation in meetings and training workshops both within the country and external Participation in conferences and high level events Undertake online courses especially those that are mandatory for UN Staff members. Learning elements: (Indicate what the incumbent will learn during the assignment, defined in measurable results and broken down by year. Specify what subjects will be taught in the course of the orientation briefing upon JPO s arrival at the duty station) Core elements of the learning plan: Upon arrival, JPO will learn about UN Women s mandate and guiding normative framework. She/he will also be introduced to the work undertaken in both the Country Office and in the area of Humanitarian Assistance to Internally Displaced Women and Girls in particular. In first three months he/she will be given hands on exposure to the work of the Country Office; In first six months, he/she will be guided in supporting and subsequently playing key roles in implementing the Country Office s Humanitarian Assistance Portfolio, under the close supervision of the Deputy Country Representative, and in collaboration with other staff members working in the office. In the two years the JPO will gain extensive hand s on experience and/or exposure to: the design of programmatic interventions, in response to the needs of women and girls displaced by conflict and impediments to gender equality and women s empowerment in South Sudan; ii) gain in-depth knowledge about the Country Office support for women political leadership and participation, economic empowerment and rights, eliminating gender based violence and; in facilitating women s participation in the ongoing South Sudan peace negotiations. During the 2 years the JPO will be mentored and provided with periodic feedback, aimed at identifying and addressing learning needs to ensure their professional development. The JPO will also be exposed to the work of UN Women corporately and will be encouraged to attending external meetings, conferences, high-level events, field missions and training workshop, in line with responsibilities assigned.

11 VI. Background Information: A total of 1.8 million people have been displaced by the ongoing crisis in South Sudan; of this total, 100,000 are living in cramped unsuitable Protection of Civilian Sites (PoCs) and a further 1.4 million are in unofficial spontaneous settlements. The humanitarian response has struggled to provide adequate basic services and protection to increasing needs of affected communities, particularity female headed households. Furthermore, the already meagre resources of host communities are close to exhaustion as they try to meet the additional needs of the displaced spontaneous settlements suddenly in their vicinity. Inevitably, in a context where practitioners struggle to provide minimum humanitarian response standards, it is the most vulnerable, including women and girls, who are suffering the most. In the IDP settlements, without appropriate services to hand, women and girls are at heightened risk of GBV by having to undertake mundane household tasks off-site (such as collect water, gather firewood and mill sorghum). Without the means to earn additional household income on site, women and girls are further economically marginalised and have to resort to risky behaviour such as transactional sex to secure funds to support themselves and their families. UN Women South Sudan is implementing a 2 year project as part of its humanitarian assistance programme- in response to the needs of displaced women and girls impacted by the ongoing conflict, and their host communities. The project, which is co-funded by the Government of Japan, is a continuation and expansion of UN Women s 8 month pilot-response project started in 2014, and focuses on filling critical gender gaps in the ongoing humanitarian response activities in South Sudan. Over the two year period (April March 2017), the programme will enhance resilience and wellbeing among women and girls in 4 IDP settlements and their host communities through: improving access to livelihood opportunities; and preventing/ reducing GBV against women and girls in the target communities. In addition, it will strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Gender and Humanitarian Affairs, and other international and national humanitarian actors, including the coordination system (especially the HCT and the Cluster system) to ensure that gender equality and women s empowerment needs and rights are adequately and sustainably integrated into the ongoing and all future humanitarian response and recovery strategic plans and programmes. UN Women in South Sudan has been working on the ground since 2011, implementing long term development programs particularly; Women's Leadership and Participation; Women s Economic Empowerment; Violence against Women and Girls and Women's engagement in Peace and Security. With the widespread displacement of civilian population that has been associated with the ongoing armed conflict in South Sudan since December 2013, the Country Office adjusted it programmes beginning in 2014 to also address the humanitarian needs of the conflict impacted women and girls. There are a total of 18 staff currently working in the UN Women South Sudan Office with five ( 5) being international staff various backgrounds; the remaining 13 are national staff. The JPO will

12 work closely with the humanitarian team that is presently comprised of 5 staff members. Additional 4 new staff members are expected to join the Country Office by end of July 2015, and 3 of the new staff will work on Humanitarian Assistance Programme.

13 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: JPO - Office of the Deputy Executive Director Sector of Assignment: Executive Support Country: USA Location (city): New York Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: Title of Supervisor: Special Assistant (P4) in the Office of the Deputy Executive Director Content and methodology of supervision: The JPO will work under the overall guidance of the Deputy Executive Director and under the direct supervision of the Special Assistant of the Deputy Executive Director. The JPO will have regular meetings with the Supervisor and other members of the team on topics of direct relevance. The JPO also will participate in the regular staff meetings of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director where follow up on the agenda and priorities for the week work plan are decided. At the beginning of the assignment, a negotiated work plan will be developed, and will detail expected outputs and success indicators over the reporting period. Informal feedback will be provided on permanent bases and formal written feedback after three months and then twice yearly. (Describe in detail type and manner of supervision, e.g., timing and number of meetings with supervisor; feedback sessions on performance against established work plan) III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: (Please include percentages for each duty. Describe briefly the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment) - Stay appraised of the schedule of the Deputy Executive Director and liaise with UN Women s sections to ensure to ensure the preparation of bilateral meetings and events for her, including through the request and coordination of briefing notes, talking points and background documents. Ensure that the requested documentation received from relevant divisions is available in a timely manner, and properly formatted, including for official missions; - Support the preparation of key events by liaising with organizers to define the details of the Deputy Executive Director s participation. - Support the office in the preparations of DED s official missions by liaising with the organizers in the event for her participation and with the Country or Regional offices or other relevant partners. -

14 - Support the Office of the DED in the review of incoming and outgoing correspondence and refer it to appropriate units/officers. Provide inputs for the responses as requested. - Draft and/or review substantive correspondence as well as meetings notes, notes for the file and presentations prepared by others. - Support the office of the DED in ensuring timely follow-up to the DED directives, including the effective dissemination of pertinent information to senior management and other relevant staff at Headquarters and in other offices. - Follow up and provide substantive and logistical support to strategic initiatives led by the Deputy Executive Director, including intergovernmental initiatives and partnership-building efforts. - Undertake research, including statistical research, as required for documents and reports to constituent body sessions including the Commission on the Status of Women and the Executive Board. - Undertake research and support the coordination of special projects on key thematic issues pertaining to gender equality and women s empowerment led by the office if needed. - Undertake research for substantive inputs required by the Deputy Executive Director and/or the Special Assistant, including for the preparation of concept notes and briefing notes of different projects/activities undertaken in the office; - Review and edit official documents for accuracy, formatting and alignment with the Deputy Executive Director s priorities; - Further develop and update the intranet webpage for the Office of the Deputy Executive Director - Work with colleagues to ensure that all relevant speeches of the Deputy Executive Director are uploaded and accessible on UN Women s public website; - Update and manage informational, administrative systems, contact lists, files and records;. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): (Indicate Master s degree or equivalent in specified development-related discipline, and desired emphasis, if applicable) A minimum of a Master s degree or equivalent in the field of communications, economics, public relations, journalism, public administration or other relevant/similar field. Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience): (Indicate the desired work experience in key areas, if appropriate) At least 2 years of specialized professional experience in public relations, communications, donor relations and advocacy at the national and international level. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and in handling web-based management systems

15 Key competencies of the assignment: (Indicate technical knowledge, professional/language skills) Demonstrates commitment to UN Women s mission, vision and values Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Produces qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner Manages complexities, shifting priorities, and is able to work effectively without constant supervision Maintains constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners Ability to draft, proof-read, format and edit documents and other official materials; Adheres to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues Maintains diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients. Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills Organization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced) Team player with a solid understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams; Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines Ability to adapt quickly to work demands, and changing deadlines Willingness to inter-change work functions with other staff within the Unit, when required. Excellent knowledge of relevant IT applications, including Microsoft Outlook. Familiarity with Share-point applications will be an asset; Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required; working knowledge of other UN official language will be an asset

16 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: Legal Associate Sector of Assignment: Legal Affairs Country: USA Location (city): New York Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: Melissa Bullen Title of Supervisor: Legal Adviser Content and methodology of supervision: (Describe in detail type and manner of supervision, e.g., timing and number of meetings with supervisor; feedback sessions on performance against established work plan) The JPO will work under the direct supervision of the Legal Adviser. Interaction with the direct supervisor will take place on a daily basis and progress will be reviewed at regular meetings. III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: (Please include percentages for each duty. Describe briefly the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment) Under the overall supervision of Legal Adviser the JPO will provide legal advice to UN Women management, HQ units, regional, sub-regional and country offices, as required. 1. Resource Mobilization Support (30%) Assist the Legal Adviser in providing legal advice, assistance and support concerning UN Women s resource mobilization activities, including the preparation, review and negotiation of UN Women donor and partner agreements, and the preparation of standard forms of contracts for use by UN Women. 2. Human Resources Support (20%): Assist the Legal Adviser in providing legal advice to UN Women senior management, headquarters units, country offices, on the application of the Staff Regulations, Rules and procedures governing the internal justice system and other relevant aspects of human resources management, including disciplinary matters, rights and obligations of staff, legal status of staff and their dependents,

17 financial recovery, taxation and insurance issues. Assist the Legal Adviser in preparing written responses and other submissions as required on behalf of the Executive Director in response to applications and other submissions filed before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT). Assist in representing the Administration before the UNDT, including but not limited to, in direction hearings and hearings on the merits. Generally assist in attending to all stages of proceedings before the UNDT, including the conduct of settlement negotiations and/or mediation proceedings where required. Liaise with UN/OLA regarding UNDT cases involving UN Women, UN/OLA s representation of the Secretary-General before the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT), in cases involving UN Women, and other administration of justice related issues. Assist the Legal Adviser in providing legal advice in relation to internal and external investigations into the use of UN Women financial and human resources. Assist in advising on and pursuing recovery for losses to UN Women. Liaise with UN/OLA with respect to cases involving possible criminal conduct by UN Women officials, experts on mission, or other third parties, for possible referrals to the national authorities of the appropriate Member States, and with respect to investigations and proceedings relating to UN Women, as conducted by Member States. 3. Procurement Support (20%): Assist the Legal Adviser in providing legal advice, assistance and support concerning UN Women s procurement activities and contracting requirements, including the preparation, review and negotiation of commercial agreements and contracts for UN Women, and the preparation of standard forms of contracts for use by UN Women. Assist in reviewing, negotiating and settling claims and disputes arising from agreements, contracts and other arrangements, including commercial claims and disputes involving the Organization. 4. Organisational Policy Support (15%): Assist in the drafting and interpretation of policies and procedures governing the operations of UN Women. Based on experience gained from addressing issues related to any of the legal functions, identify and advise on areas where systemic or policy changes may be warranted in order to strengthen UN Women s accountability and/or allow operational units to carry out their functions more effectively and efficiently, including continual review and updating of standard agreements, texts, policies and procedures, in consultation with the concerned substantive units. 5. Institutional Legal Support (10%): Assist the Legal Adviser in providing legal advice, in consultation with the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (UN/OLA) on issues of privileges and immunities, to ensure respect for the privileges and immunities of UN Women, its officials and experts on mission. Assist the Legal Adviser in negotiating and establishing, in consultation with UN/OLA, host country, conference and other agreements, constitutive instruments and other legal texts and instruments required for the conduct of operational activities carried out by UN Women in the various Member States. 6. Training and Legal Awareness (5%): Enhance knowledge within UN Women about legal matters through participating in and preparing training programmes.

18 Develop and maintain the Legal Support intranet site. IV. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): (Indicate Master s degree or equivalent in specified development-related discipline, and desired emphasis, if applicable) Juris Doctorate or Masters degree in law. Work Experience: (Indicate the desired work experience in key areas, if appropriate) At least one year practical experience in the practice of law with a law firm, a government and/or an international organization s legal office. Key competencies of the assignment: (Indicate technical knowledge, professional/language skills) Core competencies: Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Excellent skills in drafting under pressure a broad range of documents of a legal nature, including briefing notes and reports on legal issues and submissions to courts and tribunals. Excellent verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to provide oral briefings on complex legal issues to legal and non-legal audiences. Sound negotiation skills. Client orientation with constructive approach to resolution of problems and dedication to providing timely support. Demonstrated consciousness and efficiency in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Excellent interpersonal skills and personal maturity: sense of initiative. Integrity and probity; ability to work with utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters. Sound judgment. Ability to multi-task, handling a complex workload involving concurrent deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Understanding of UN Women s goals and programmes. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Languages: Fluency in English required; knowledge of French and/or Spanish highly desirable. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and electronic media applications. V. Learning Expectations:

19 Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to Training components: (Indicate training / learning activities, based on which learning programme will be structured) Primarily it will be on-the-job learning accompanied by mentoring support; other opportunities will include participation in formal trainings, workshops and seminars. Specific and targeted training opportunity will be possible in a field relevant to the work, and agreed together with the JPO and the supervisor. Learning elements: (Indicate what the incumbent will learn during the assignment, defined in measurable results and broken down by year. Specify what subjects will be taught in the course of the orientation briefing upon JPO s arrival at the duty station) Upon completing their assignment, the JPO will have gained: An in-depth knowledge and operational understanding of all aspects of the UN-Women legal function. Sound knowledge of international law, and understanding and knowledge of the UN system and UN Women, including the privileges and immunities of international organizations, and international administrative law as practiced in international organizations. Sound knowledge of the constitutional, legislative and administrative basis for UN Women s mandate and operations (UN Charter, relevant General Assembly resolutions and other relevant resolutions and decisions, UN Women Financial Regulations and Rules, UN Staff Regulations and Rules). Experience with the legal aspects of UN Women programming and project implementation and a working knowledge of the operations of substantive units across the Organisation. Experience in communicating on legal issues across a diversity of individuals, organizations and experts, internal and external to the Organisation, including other UN Agencies. Ability to prepare quality legal advice, donor and partner agreements, commerical contracts, briefing notes and reports on legal issues and submissions to courts and tribunals. Experience in negotiating agreements and devising constructive approaches to resolution of legal problems. VI. Background Information: (Briefly give background/outline of the programme/projects the JPO will be working on, e.g., history, recent developments, and briefly describe planned developments concerning the programme/projects. Provide some basic information about the office: number of international and national staff in the whole office and in the unit where the JPO will be working, etc) In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. The Legal Adviser was appointed at the end of A strong legal function is vital to the effective implementation of UN Women s mandate and to efforts to further strengthen accountability and maintaining the integrity of operations and programmes of UN Women in all its offices worldwide. The JPO will play a key role in supporting the Legal Adviser in this function.

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21 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: JPO- Humanitarian Officer Sector of Assignment: Support to the Humanitarian Unit of UN Women which is under the Programme and Policy Bureau/ Programme Division Directorate Country: USA Location (city): New York Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: Blerta Aliko, Title of Supervisor: Head of Humanitarian Unit, Programme Support Division Content and methodology of supervision: While the team concept lies at the core of Humanitarian Unit s day-to-day operations, it is nonetheless expected that the incumbent will be able to work independently with significant levels of autonomy and responsibility in his/her work to support UN Women s humanitarian mandate implementing priorities as defined in the UN Women s Humanitarian Strategy and UN Women s Strategic Plan Given the nature of a JPO position, UN Women will support the learning and training opportunities of the JPO to ensure that expectations are fulfilled personally and professionally. The JPO will work under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Humanitarian Unit, and will have regular meetings with the Supervisor and other members of the team on topics of direct relevance. At the beginning of the assignment, a negotiated work plan will be developed, and will detail expected outputs and success indicators over the reporting period. Informal feedback will be provided daily, formal written feedback twice yearly. III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: (Please include percentages for each duty. Describe briefly the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment) Under direct supervision of the Head of the Humanitarian Unit, the JPO will assist in the provision of technical support to UN Women s efforts to integrate gender equality and women s empowerment into the global humanitarian system., and contributing to a number of policy papers, SG reports and high level briefing notes as required. The incumbent will also support with the development of partnership agreements with a number of humanitarian organizations that provide

22 stand by capacity on gender equality and women s empowerment. As the rest of the team members, the incumbent will support with the finalization of knowledge products pertaining to Gender Equality and Women s Empowerment in Humanitarian Action. The UN Women Humanitarian Strategy is built around four priority areas for engagement: Coordination and Leadership, Technical Expertise, Capacity Building and Evidence Based Response. During the assignment period, the JPO will work in close liaison with country and regional offices, work towards implementing the main areas of responsibility and on increasing the agency s humanitarian profile. The JPO, as a member of the Humanitarian Unit at UN Women Headquarters, will be supporting the work of the Humanitarian Unit in overseeing the practical implementation of the UN Women OCHA joint pilot initiative and priority areas. Key Tasks: - Assist the Head of the Humanitarian Unit on the day to day work of liaising closely with relevant in-house sections as well as key partners and stakeholders, in particular related to coordination, normative and inter-governmental areas of work as per the Humanitarian Strategy. - Work with staff of the Humanitarian Unit in the performance of the functions related to the implementation of the Humanitarian Strategy and UN Women s Strategic Plan, partnership agreement between UN Women and OCHA, program management, results based management and quality assurance of humanitarian programming. - Contribute to the development of agreements with humanitarian organizations that provide stand-by technical expertise on gender equality. - Assist the Humanitarian Unit s work of coordinating with and supporting the country and regional offices in supporting their engagement with the UN led humanitarian coordination system and implementing their engagement within UN Women OCHA partnership framework. - Assist the Humanitarian Unit as it engages on behalf of UN Women with the ongoing development of humanitarian linked normative frameworks and platforms and with inter-agency bodies and processes. - Prepare outline draft and/or review papers, speeches and talking points for the Head of the Humanitarian Unit including substantive inputs to Secretary General s Reports and other Security Council Briefings. - Undertake research as required, for papers and analytical studies on policy and programme issues pertaining to gender equality and women s empowerment in humanitarian response work. - Research and draft sections of annual reports and programme guidance and tools. - Perform other official duties and special assignments which may be requested by the Supervisor. IV. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): (Indicate Master s degree or equivalent in specified development-related discipline, and desired emphasis, if applicable) Master of Arts preferably in Gender/Women s Studies, Gender and International Development, or related political or social sciences with gender/women's studies. Work Experience

23 (Indicate the desired work experience in key areas, if appropriate) At least 2 years of professional experience preferably on gender issues and/ or humanitarian action at the national and international level. Key competencies of the assignment: (Indicate technical knowledge, professional/language skills) Demonstrates commitment to UN Women s mission, vision and values Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Produces qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner Manages complexities, shifting priorities, and is able to work effectively without constant supervision Adheres to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills Organization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced) Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines Ability to adapt quickly to work demands, and changing deadlines Willingness to inter-change work functions with other staff within the Unit, when required. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required; working knowledge of other UN official language will be an asset. V. Learning Expectations: Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to: Have an enhanced understanding of gender equality and women s empowerment issues in humanitarian action and the relationship with the normative, coordination and operational mandate of UN Women and other partners. Establish relationships within UN Women, UN Agencies, NGOs and member states and other relevant partners that will serve for professional advancement. Have an enhanced understanding of gender equality programming and how to operationalize gender equality and women s empowerment in humanitarian action including deployments to crisis affected countries. Training components: (Indicate training / learning activities, based on which learning programme will be structured) The JPO will have access to numerous training opportunities available through UN learning platforms in NY and online. Learning elements: (Indicate what the incumbent will learn during the assignment, defined in measurable results and broken down by year. Specify what subjects will be taught in the course of the orientation briefing upon JPO s arrival at the duty station) To be decided VI. Background Information: (Briefly give background/outline of the programme/projects the JPO will be working on, e.g., history, recent developments, and briefly describe planned developments concerning the programme/projects. Provide some basic information about the office: number of international and national staff in the whole office and in the unit where the JPO will be working, etc) 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

24 action and peace and security. In undertaking its mandate to support existing coordination mechanisms to generate a more effective United Nations system-wide humanitarian response to respond to the specific needs of women and girls UN Women seeks to complement and enhance the capacity of other UN entities to serve their respective mandates and deliver on gender equality and women s empowerment. Based on UN Women s Humanitarian Strategy, the Humanitarian Unit develops and implements the programme of work on research, analysis and knowledge management and provides guidance, technical and strategic support to intergovernmental processes, the UN System and to UN Women staff working at country and regional level on issues of gender equality and women s empowerment in disaster risk reduction/preparedness, emergency response and recovery. Furthermore, the Humanitarian Unit leads capacity development, coordination and advocacy efforts for a coherent approach on gender mainstreaming in humanitarian action and its linkage and synergy with sustainable development. The Humanitarian Unit structure is made up of the Head of the Unit, two Programme Specialists and a Programme Associate.

25 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: Training Analyst Sector of Assignment: Training Centre Country: Dominican Republic Location (city): Santo Domingo Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: Alicia Ziffer Title of Supervisor: Training Programme Coordinator Content and methodology of supervision: As part of the UN Women JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities: Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with a view towards gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment Easy access to the supervisor Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise Completion of the yearly UN Women Performance Management Document (PMD) If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties

26 In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply: Weekly meetings with supervisors to review progress, as needed. III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: (Please include percentages for each duty. Describe briefly the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment) Support the development of training courses and tools in accordance with the Training Centre s methodology for course design and in line with the priority areas resulting from the survey Coordinate the development of training packages on selected topics from UN Women s thematic focus areas in collaboration with relevant section(s) at HQ o Map existing available courses and tools (30%) o Organize peer assistance to define content of package (25%) o Define a roadmap for the development of the package (15 %) o Implement roadmap (30%) Output expectation: at least one training package completed per year. IV. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): in Education, Gender, Social Sciences, International Development, or other related fields Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience): Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the fields of pedagogy, training/capacity development related to Gender and/or Development, Education, or other related areas. Experience in the design and management of e-learning materials is highly desirable. Substantive knowledge of gender training approaches is required Working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and French would be considered an asset. Key competencies of the assignment: Core competences: Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity. Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment. Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative. Work in 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. Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for 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 behaviour towards others Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

27 Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making Functional competences: Ability to promote a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example. To identify client s needs and match them to appropriate solutions ensuring the inclusion of new and emerging issues/approaches. Ability to meet timelines for delivery of products or services to clients. Ability to plan and develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required. Capacity to work with diverse partners including governments, donors and civil society. V. Learning Expectations: Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to Training components: (Indicate training / learning activities, based on which learning programme will be structured) The Training Centre s approach to the development of training allows the JPO to identify, assess, discuss and apply good practices in training for gender equality while doing his/her work. In this regard, the JPO will have access to a wealth of good practices and will also have hands on experience in participatory methodologies for development and implementation of training courses and materials (training packages). As part of the UN Women JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities: Participation in a two-week long UNDP Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide Learning elements: (Indicate what the incumbent will learn during the assignment, defined in measurable results and broken down by year. Specify what subjects will be taught in the course of the orientation briefing upon JPO s arrival at the duty station) Throughout the assignment, the JPO will have opportunities to deepen knowledge on gender equality and the empowerment of women through the thematic areas of UN Women. In addition, the JPO will deepen knowledge of the UN system agencies through partnerships forged between the Training Centre and other agencies. Through the particular tasks assigned, the JPO will learn: techniques for applying new technologies to the development of training packages skills for managing e-learning courses

28 VI. Background Information: (Briefly give background/outline of the programme/projects the JPO will be working on, e.g., history, recent developments, and briefly describe planned developments concerning the programme/projects. Provide some basic information about the office: number of international and national staff in the whole office and in the unit where the JPO will be working, etc) 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. In collaboration with relevant UN Women sections at HQ and the field, the Training Centre develops and implements training for gender equality within UN Women s strategic priority areas with and for government and civil society partners, the UN system, and UN Women staff. It develops training programmes in gender equality and empowerment of women, in close partnership with ICT ILO and other UN training institutions, making maximum use of on-line training techniques and learning approaches. The Training Analyst post is based at UN Women Training Centre in Santo Domingo. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Training Programme Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Training Centre team. The Training Analyst post is envisaged to provide critical support towards the further development and operation of the Training Centre to meet the growing demands for training for gender equality worldwide. The Training Centre is ready to develop its Virtual Campus which will be populated with existing courses, manuals and other tools. The development of courses, manuals and other training tools in all UN languagesis an ongoing activity that will continue in order to expand the outreach of training for gender equality The Training Analyst JPO will work in close collaboration with thetraining Centre team which consists of the following posts: Head of Training Centre (P-5), Training Programme Coordinator (P-4), Training Specialist (P-3), Communications Analyst (P-2) and Training Associate (G-7). At the moment, the TC has received 2 Junior Fellows who also support the implementation of the Training Centre s programme. To enable the operations of the Training Centre and support the implementation of its programme, there is also a small operations team (1 international post and 5 national posts).

29 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: EVALUATION ANALYST Sector of Assignment: EVALUATION Country: SENEGAL Location (city): DAKAR Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: CYUMA MBAYIHA Title of Supervisor: EVALUATION SPECIALIST Content and methodology of supervision: The JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities: Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment Easy access to the supervisor Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise Completion of the yearly UN Women Results and Competency Assessment (RCA) III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: The Evaluation Analyst will assist the Regional Evaluation Specialist to strengthen the evaluation function across UN Women s West and Central Africa region. Under the supervision of the Regional Evaluation Specialist, the Evaluation Analyst will specifically 1

30 be responsible for the following: 1. (40%) Assist the Regional Evaluation Specialist in implementing evaluations of strategic relevance: support the organization of evaluation data collection, including organizing evaluation missions, identify documents and stakeholders to be consulted, design interview schedules, compile feedback on the draft evaluation report and management response to the final report, and provide logistical support as required. undertake tasks related to evaluation management for country programmes and offices that do not have staff to undertake this role. 2. (20%) Monitor evaluation use and compliance with the Global Accountability and Tracking of Evaluations (GATE) system. This includes: uploading, updating and reporting on status of evaluation plans, completed evaluation reports and TORs monitoring development of management responses to all evaluations within 6 weeks of completion monitoring progress of action plans of management responses to evaluations, including providing quarterly updates on status of implementation in the GATE system. 3. (10%) Support the office in accurately tracking evaluation allocations and expenditures 4. (10%) Prepare tools aimed at strengthening capacities to undertake, manage and use gender responsive evaluations. 5. (10%) Individual capacity permitting, support the quality of evaluation processes and products using the standard quality assurance checklists and the Global Evaluation Reports Assessment and Analysis System (GERAAS) 6. (10%) Individual capacity permitting, support efforts to enhance UN-Women internal M&E capacity and national capacity on M&E with a focus on gender responsive evaluation IV. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): Master s degree in social science or other related field Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience): (Indicate the desired work experience in key areas, if appropriate) At least one year of previous professional work experience in programme management and/or evaluation; Proficient in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks; Familiar with gender and development issues and international development/relations Key competencies of the assignment: Proficient in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks; Fluent in English ; French is a plus.

31 Familiar with gender and development issues and international development/relations. V. Learning Expectations: Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO is well versed with UN Women Evaluation Policy and Standards [Reading of UN Women Policy and Standards; Timing: During first Quarter of Assignment] is able to prepare and deliver reports on the use of evaluation and on progress of evaluation plans implementation; [Learning by doing; Timing: continuous throughout assignment] is able to produce short analysis of key evaluation performance indicators with summarized visuals [ is able to prepare training materials for stakeholders and deliver key messages to diversified audiences in a professional manner is able to co-manage evaluations with minimum supervision Training components: the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities: Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme Learning elements: 1. JPO is well versed with UN Women Evaluation Policy and Standards [Reading of UN Women Policy and Standards; Timing: During first Quarter of Assignment] 2. JPO is able to prepare and deliver reports on the use of evaluation and on progress of evaluation plans implementation; [Learning by doing; Timing: continuous throughout assignment] 3. JPO is able to produce short analysis of key evaluation performance indicators with summarized visuals [Courses on Results Based Management; Timing: Second quarter of the assignment]

32 4. JPO is able to prepare training materials for stakeholders and deliver key messages to diversified audiences in a professional manner [Learning by doing, working on modules with supervisor; Timing: Second quarter of the assignment] 5. JPO is able to co-manage evaluations with minimum supervision [Earn Evaluation Task Manager Certificate after completing online course; Timing: third quarter of the assignment] VI. Background Information: UN Women operates in Western and Central Africa Region through the Regional Office in Dakar, which supports 7 Country Offices (Senegal, Cameroon, Côte d Ivoire, Nigeria, Mali, Sierra Leone and Liberia) as well as countries where UN Women has only programmatic presence (Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Niger and Mauritania). In West and Central Africa region, prior to end-2009, the scope of the then UNIFEM Sub-Regional Office (SRO) to support evaluation-related work in the region was relatively limited. With UN Women s new regional architecture, UN Women appointed a full-time Regional Evaluation Specialist as of August Within the framework of the Evaluation Policy, evaluation in UN Women is a comprehensive function that reinforces accountability, learning and oversight in order to support management decisions and enhance programme effectiveness on gender equality and women s empowerment. UN Women Evaluation function in Western and Central Africa Region is aimed at ensuring the organizational learning and its accountability to communities, member states and the donor community in order to better contribute to achievement of gender equality and women s empowerment. Expected results at the regional level are: a. Evaluation plans are implemented in accordance with UNEG evaluation standards b. Evaluation use is strengthened c. National evaluation capacities (communities, Parliaments, local and national governments) are strengthened

33 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: Human Resources Analyst Sector of Assignment: Human Resources Centre Country: New York, USA Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Title of Supervisor: Lead - HR Planning, Policy and Organizational Design Content and methodology of supervision: (Describe in detail type and manner of supervision, e.g., timing and number of meetings with supervisor; feedback sessions on performance against established work plan) The Human Resources Analyst will meet weekly with the Human Resources Specialist and other members of the HR team on topics of direct relevance. At the beginning of the assignment, a negotiated work plan will be developed, and will detail expected outputs and success indicators over the reporting period. Informal feedback will be provided daily, formal written feedback after three months and then twice yearly. III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: (Please include percentages for each duty. Describe briefly the main tasks specific to this assignment and output expectations during the first and second year of assignment) The HR Analyst supports the Human Resources team in the development and successful implementation of strategic HR initiatives and policies, focusing on achieving the following results: Development and implementation of new human resources policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization; Monitoring adequate implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures;

34 Participating in human resources projects and initiatives. Operational support to implement staffing plans and other organizational actions as part of the organizational development and change management processes. Effective support to management s internal staffing reviews, including development and maintenance of staffing/vacancy projections. Preparation of documentation, statistics, reports and logistical support of a high standard. Development and review of job descriptions for UN-Women positions. IV. Qualifications and Experience: Education (only Master s degree or equivalent): (Indicate Master s degree or equivalent in specified development-related discipline, and desired emphasis, if applicable) Advanced degree in human resources management, social sciences, or relevant discipline. Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience): (Indicate the desired work experience in key areas, if appropriate) A minimum of 2 year s work experience in supporting Human Resource Management activities, research, administration or international development. Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language would be desirable. Key competencies of the assignment: (Indicate technical knowledge, professional/language skills) Demonstrates commitment to UN Women s mission, vision and values Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Produces qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner Manages complexities, shifting priorities, and is able to work effectively without constant supervision Knowledgeable application of policies, standards, protocol procedures and HR guidelines, rules and regulations to deliver accurate and effective client service Maintains constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners Adheres to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues Maintains diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients in a visible and sensitive process Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, listening, writing) skills Organization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced) Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines Ability to adapt quickly to work demands, and changing deadlines Willingness to inter-change work functions with other staff within the Unit, when required

35 V. Learning Expectations: Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to Apart from mandatory trainings, the HR Analyst would be expected to participate in several courses including training for competency based interviewing, and human resources development, as well as attend at least one professional development activity outside of the UN system in New York, focused on strategic recruitment/human resources. A significant amount of the JPO s development will occur through guided experiences which take place during the assignment. VI. Background Information: (Briefly give background/outline of the programme/projects the JPO will be working on, e.g., history, recent developments, and briefly describe planned developments concerning the programme/projects. Provide some basic information about the office: number of international and national staff in the whole office and in the unit where the JPO will be working, etc) The 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. Placing women s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

36 TERMS OF REFERENCE Junior Professional Officers (JPO) I. General Information: Title: Procurement Analyst (Gender Responsive Procurement-Policy Support) Sector of Assignment: Procurement Country: USA Location (City): New York Agency: UN Women II. Supervision: Name of Supervisor: Akhtar Zazai Title of Supervisor: Chief of Procurement Content and methodology of supervision: The incumbent will meet the supervisor weekly to discuss weekly plan ad receive feedback and guidance on task performed in the previous week. There will be Mid-term and annual review of performance against established workplan. III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations: Summary of Key Functions: Review existing gender responsive procurement policies, procedures, systems and tools in different countries and international entities including, but not limited to, the UN system, Canada, India, South Africa, Kenya, Australia, USA and Spain to identify best practices and constraints in order to develop generic guidelines on gender responsive procurement for UN Women and its Government partners Identify and conduct gender responsive capacity development needs assessments of UN Women offices and Government counterparts Develop gender responsive capacity development strategy and its implementation Support the development of internal procurement policies, processes and guidelines in UN Women Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing globally on gender responsive procurement to position UN Women as leader in gender responsive procurement Establish strategic partnership with civil society organizations, the private sectors, business women to ensure free flow of information and experience sharing to enable the gender responsive policies meet the needs of the intended beneficiaries Conduct monitoring, evaluation and reporting Review existing gender responsive procurement policies, procedures, systems and tools in different