Section Chief, Economic Empowerment (D1)
Background
Building on the vision of equality set out in the United Nations’ Charter, UN Women works for the empowerment of women and the elimination of discrimination. Our mission is to create a partnership between men and women as beneficiaries of development, economic empowerment, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Building on the vision of equality set out in the United Nations’ Charter, UN Women works for the empowerment of women and the elimination of discrimination. Our mission is to create a partnership between men and women as beneficiaries of development, economic empowerment, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Requirement
You will lead the implementation of high impact job creation and poverty reduction initiatives benefiting women. This demand forging effective networks across the UN, the private sector, civil society, member states and international bodies. You will offer substantive support to intergovernmental processes, provide pertinent policy advice and co-ordinate advocacy activities. You will lead a team of nine. We require proven experience of designing and implementing substantial employment generation programmes and a proven track record in capacity-building for economic institutions devoted to eliminating inequalities and generating economic wellbeing for women. In particular, you should able to foster strong partnerships with our strategic stakeholders. The position demands for vision and sound operational experience in the economic and development fields of work. You will be a problem solver with innate management ability and very familiar with women’s economic empowerment work. It is the passion to make a lasting difference and transforming lives and outcomes that motivates you.
You will lead the implementation of high impact job creation and poverty reduction initiatives benefiting women. This demand forging effective networks across the UN, the private sector, civil society, member states and international bodies. You will offer substantive support to intergovernmental processes, provide pertinent policy advice and co-ordinate advocacy activities. You will lead a team of nine. We require proven experience of designing and implementing substantial employment generation programmes and a proven track record in capacity-building for economic institutions devoted to eliminating inequalities and generating economic wellbeing for women. In particular, you should able to foster strong partnerships with our strategic stakeholders. The position demands for vision and sound operational experience in the economic and development fields of work. You will be a problem solver with innate management ability and very familiar with women’s economic empowerment work. It is the passion to make a lasting difference and transforming lives and outcomes that motivates you.
You are a highly experienced professional with diversified international experience. You will Master’s degree (or equivalent) in development related disciplines, gender issues, economics, public policy, law or other social science fields. You will be fluent in English and ideally have command of another UN working language.
For further details and in order to apply please visit UN Women’s website at:http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment The deadline for applications is January 14, 2014.
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