<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1226" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV>note:  please apply via the mechanisms outlined below.</DIV> <DIV>----------------------</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Gender Affairs Officer / The United Nations / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: December 08, 2003. VACANCY DETAILS: Title: Gender Affairs Officer, P-4 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 December 2003 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Peacekeeping Operations DUTY STATION: New York VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-SOC-DPKO-002965-R-NEW YORK Remuneration: Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info at: <A href="http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html">http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html</A>. RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Peacekeeping Best Practices Unit of DPKO. The Gender Affairs Officer with support from the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, would be responsible for the following: -Provide guidance and support to DPKO Headquarters and field personnel on gender mainstreaming in all peacekeeping activities, by ensuring that best practices are integrated into all policies, activities and programmes of peace operations, including concepts of operations, mission plans, peacekeeping mandates and associated resources and reports to intergovernmnetal bodies, such as the Security Council, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, contain information on gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping; -Develop an overall action plan for gender mainstreaming, in collaboration with all areas of the Department at Headquarters and in the field. The incumbent supports monitoring and evaluation of gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping, including the implementation of relevant mandates such as the Beijing Platform for Action, the outcome document of the twenty-third special session on the General Assembly (Beijing+5) and Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) Act as contact point for backstopping and support on gender issues for peacekeeping missions and assist in building capacity for gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping; -Oversee research and analysis of gender issues in peacekeeping operations, maintain and update tools and other resources in support of gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping, and document and share best practices and lessons learned on gender issues and peacekeeping, as well as support the development of monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure measurement of progress in mainstreaming gender in peacekeeping activities; Initiate and coordinate outreach activities, both internal and external. COMPETENCIES: -Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of gender mainstreaming concepts and approaches in a peace and security context, practical experience in mainstreaming gender in peacekeeping activities. -Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. -Ability to work with minimal supervision and define priorities. -Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments and innovative approaches to gender mainstreaming in peace and security. -Ability to maintain a network with external research and academic institutes working on issues relating to gender and peacekepeing so as to benefit from their work. -Communication: Good communication skills (written and spoken), including the ability to prepare succinct reports, guidelines, SOPs and other tools to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner. -Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations, both within the UN system and externally. Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity. QUALIFICATIONS: -EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in social science, political affairs, international relations or related fields. In-depth knowledge of gender issues in peacekeeping is required. -WORK EXPERIENCE: Eight to ten years of relevant work experience at either national or international levels directly related to issues dealing with women, peace and security and the institutionalization of gender mainstreaming, including design and development of policies and strategies. -Experience with a peacekeeping or other field mission is required. Strong communication skills and analytical abilities are a must. -LANGUAGES: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage. -OTHER SKILLS: First-hand knowledge of institutionalizing gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping operations or other similar organizational environments. -Experience in developing gender mainstreaming methodology and tools and evaluating their effectiveness. -Good understanding of the UN system and key players in gender issues. Understanding of gender dimensions of peace processes and the role of peacekeeping operations. -Ability to analyse experiences in gender mainstreaming and peacekeeping for the development of good practices and lessons learned. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. TO APPLY: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-SOC-DPKO-002965-R-NEW YORK DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 December 2003 PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. There are two ways you can apply to vacancies available at the United Nations Human Resources Site. 1. Online - If you consider applying for the United Nations online now or in the future you have to register with us. 2. Offline - fax or mail paper application. ONLINE: 1. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account (<A href="https://jobs.un.org">https://jobs.un.org</A>). Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. 2. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. 3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. 4. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax. OFFLINE: 1. If applicants cannot submit an application online, they may send paper applications to the address, email or fax number indicated below before the deadline. Staffing Support Section Office of Human Resources Management, S-2475 United Nations New York 10017, USA Fax: 1-212-963 3134, 1-212-963 9560 E-mail: <A href="mailto:staffing@un.org">staffing@un.org</A> Applications must be submitted using the United Nations Personal History form (P-11) available at: <A href="https://jobs.un.org/release1/Info/P11(3-00)-E.doc">https://jobs.un.org/release1/Info/P11(3-00)-E.doc</A>. The applications should indicate the vacancy announcement number on the application and on the envelope, email or fax. 2. Applicants may wish to retain copies of their completed P-11 form for use for future applications. 3. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of offline paper applications cannot be acknowledged individually. 4. UN staff members must attach copies of their last two Performance Appraisal System evaluations to their applications. </DIV></BODY></HTML>