Adviser on Gender Issues (S)
Overview
The Adviser on Gender Issues will provide programmatic expertise and follow-up in mainstreaming gender in OSCE programmes, projects, and activities, particularly those related to economic and environmental security.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing knowledge and expertise on integrating a gender perspective in programmes and projects, especially in the economic and environmental security dimensions.
- Providing technical expertise and inputs on priority issues of gender mainstreaming, including to senior management.
- Drafting briefings, proposals, and reports related to the promotion of gender equality in the second dimension.
- Drafting talking points for senior management and statements/speeches for the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues.
- Representing the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues in meetings and conferences.
- Advising on designing and implementing projects and promoting the inclusion of a gender perspective in comprehensive security.
- Monitoring the implementation of projects within the framework of OSCE standards and the 2004 Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of five years (seven years with a relevant first-level university degree) of professional experience in gender issues, human rights, economic or environmental issues; Solid experience in programme management in bi- or multi-lateral development organizations, including field operations.
Qualifications
A second-level university degree in gender studies, international relations, political sciences, economics, environmental sciences or other relevant field; a first-level university degree in the said fields in combination with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree.