Overview
Provide technical support for the development of new areas of work on Governance, Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific region. Undertake tasks related to policy and programme development and implementation in the areas of women’s leadership and decision-making and the advancement of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for the development of new areas of work on Governance, Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific region, including the preparation of concept notes and project documents.
- Support the Governance, Peace and Security Team on ASEAN-related technical assistance, coordination requests, and the development of ASEAN-focused proposals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional developments related to women’s human rights, women’s leadership and participation in decision-making, and Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
- Support the GPS Team to provide technical support to UN Country Teams, Resident Coordinators’ Offices, and human rights treaty bodies and mechanisms.
- Support the development of non-traditional WPS programming, with a focus on Women, Peace and Cybersecurity, and Climate, Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Support the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of programmes related to governance, peace, and security in Asia and the Pacific.
- Work closely with UN Women Country Offices across the region to provide programme guidance and technical support.
- Support the organization and coordination of events and joint initiatives with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Prepare briefing notes, background papers, summaries, talking points, and other materials required by senior management.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to Governance, Peace and Security.
- Technical experience in programming, advisory and advocacy work with governments and civil society on gender and governance, peace and security is required; including on women’s leadership and decision-making, and emerging issues such as climate change and cybersecurity and new technology.
- Previous experience with UN Women and/or other UN agencies is an asset.
- Experience in the Asia Pacific region is preferred.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences, conflict studies, gender studies, international affairs, and/or another relevant field related to gender in governance, peace and security 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.
