This is a home-based consultancy with potential missions requiring intermittent presence at the UN Women office in Amman for coordination and on-site engagements. As part of this assignment, there will be occasional trips to Amman, with the duration varying depending on the nature of the activities. These trips will be for purposes such as:
• Conducting on-site interviews with stakeholders, including representatives of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) and Public Security Directorate (PSD).
• Facilitating workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Participating in key meetings and consultations with UN Women and national counterparts.
• Presenting findings and recommendations during interim and final stages of the consultancy. The intermittent presence ensures effective collaboration and direct engagement with stakeholders while optimizing time and resources.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

•In-depth knowledge of gender issues and gender mainstreaming in the security sector.
•Strong analytical and research skills.
•Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
•Efficient planning and organizational skills.
•Proficient in facilitating open discussions.
•Awareness and adaptability in cultures.
•Detailed note-taking and clear reporting.
•Effective collaboration with diverse teams.
•Flexible approach to unexpected challenges.
•Adherence to ethical research standards.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in law, political science, social sciences, gender studies, public administration or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required.
• A [project/programme management] certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:
•At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in in formulating, designing, implementing, and facilitating reviews of gender mainstreaming plans and strategies is required.
•Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently is required.
•Excellent English communication and writing skills; (Samples of previous work will be required.)

Languages:
•Fluency in English is required.
•Knowledge of Arabic any other UN official language is an asset.

Statements :

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.

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, color, 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 UN Women’s 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.)