UNWOMEN - Chief, Research and Data Section at P5 level
UN Women
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, known as UN Women 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.
UN Women is seeking to recruit a highly qualified Chief, Research and Data Section at P5 level (Fixed Term Appointment) based in New York, USA.
Job Description
The Research and Data Section in the Policy Division is responsible for leading UN Women’s research and data agenda. It produces knowledge products including UN Women flagship publications such as Progress of the World’s Women and The Survey of the Role of Women in Development, and includes UN Women’s knowledge management team.
The Chief, Research and Data Section reports to the Director, Policy Division for strategic guidance and direction, and in collaboration with the other sections, is responsible for leading the development and planning of research and data analysis and the development, innovation in and dissemination of UN Women knowledge products to enhance its competence and credibility as a global broker of knowledge, experience, leadership and advocacy on gender issues and women’s empowerment.
Sharing the values and ethical standards of the UN, the Chief should have strong interpersonal skills in relating to different cultures and nationalities while working under considerable pressure. Specific requirements include:
1) Masters (or equivalent) in gender and development, or in related discipline, such as political science, public policy, or other social science fields with significant focus on gender equality;
2) A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience carrying out research and analysis in a development policy and/or research context;
3) Significant record of research and writing, including on gender and development;
4)Proven experience of effectively managing teams, and;
5) Fluency in written and oral in English.
Application Information
For further details and in order to apply please visit UN Women’s website at: http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment/ . The deadline to apply is 21 February 2012
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, known as UN Women 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.
UN Women is seeking to recruit a highly qualified Chief, Research and Data Section at P5 level (Fixed Term Appointment) based in New York, USA.
Job Description
The Research and Data Section in the Policy Division is responsible for leading UN Women’s research and data agenda. It produces knowledge products including UN Women flagship publications such as Progress of the World’s Women and The Survey of the Role of Women in Development, and includes UN Women’s knowledge management team.
The Chief, Research and Data Section reports to the Director, Policy Division for strategic guidance and direction, and in collaboration with the other sections, is responsible for leading the development and planning of research and data analysis and the development, innovation in and dissemination of UN Women knowledge products to enhance its competence and credibility as a global broker of knowledge, experience, leadership and advocacy on gender issues and women’s empowerment.
Sharing the values and ethical standards of the UN, the Chief should have strong interpersonal skills in relating to different cultures and nationalities while working under considerable pressure. Specific requirements include:
1) Masters (or equivalent) in gender and development, or in related discipline, such as political science, public policy, or other social science fields with significant focus on gender equality;
2) A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience carrying out research and analysis in a development policy and/or research context;
3) Significant record of research and writing, including on gender and development;
4)Proven experience of effectively managing teams, and;
5) Fluency in written and oral in English.
Application Information
For further details and in order to apply please visit UN Women’s website at: http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment/ . The deadline to apply is 21 February 2012
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