Background
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. Ensuring womenโs equal rights, access and opportunities for participation and leadership in the economy, society and political decision-making is at the core of UN Womenโs work in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Associate, the consultant will participate in interview panels as a note-taker,and produce high quality interview panel report using report template provided by UN Women. Normally 2-5 candidates per interview panel.
Expected Deliverables
High quality interview panel reports, with incorporated comments/inputs from interview panel members within 3 days of commencement of interview.
Contract period and work location
The consultant will be home-based and participate in interview panels online, which will be held tentatively 1 June 2024 โ 31 May 2025.
The total number of positions will be based on HR quarterly plan.
UN Women does not warrant that the maximum value of contract will be purchased during the term of the Agreement.
Competencies
Competencies
In addition to requirements and qualifications, it is important that the consultant shares the core values and core competencies of the organization.
Core Values
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Please visit this link for more information on UN Womenโs Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf
Functional Competencies
Ability to handle confidential information; maintain discretion;
Good writing skills;
Attentive listening skills.
Payments
Payments for this consultancy will be based on the achievement of each deliverable(interview report) and certification that each has been satisfactorily completed by the HR Associate.
Required Skills and Experience
Required Skills and Experience
Masterโs Degree in Arts, Gender Studies, International Human Rights or relevant social sciences
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
At least 5 years of work experience in report writing, communications, and analysis research writing.
Working experience in interview report writing is an asset.
Working experience with the UN is an asset.
Excellent command of English especially on report writing with analysis.
Application:
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women
Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded
from https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form-en.doc.
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour,sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNWomenโs policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)