Local Equality Expert

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Job Description

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

Required education level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent in social sciences, political sciences, economics and administrative sciences or any other related field.
Competencies and values
Accountability
Adaptability and flexibility
Creativity
Judgement and decision-making
Planning and organising
Professionalism
Self-management

Skills and experience:

Seven years of relevant programme/project experience, out of which at least 2 years in the field of health, gender, protection or humanitarian.
Completion of first level university degree.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems is required.
Experience in monitoring service provision and reporting is desirable.
Additional working experience in the field of health, gender, production and/or humanitarian programmes is desirable.
Working experience with local NGOs/authorities and/or public institutions is desirable.
Working experience with an international organization is desirable.
Experience in coordinating project related meeting/workshop/event is desirable.
A driving license (B) with active driving experience is preferred.

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