Gender Programme Specialist, (P-4), Mexico City, Mexico #126695 [Fixed-Term Appointment]

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a equality.

Gender equality is essential to realizing the mandate of UNICEF to uphold the rights of all children. The UNICEF Gender Action Plan (GAP), 2022–2025, operationalizes the UNICEF Gender Policy, 2021–2030, by specifying how UNICEF will promote gender equality across its programmes and workplaces. It affirms that promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is the responsibility of everyone, regardless of organizational role. The GAP elaborates on the steps required to accelerate progress on gender equality across the five Goal Areas of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022–2025, as well as within institutional systems and processes, with clear indicators and monitoring mechanisms to track change. The GAP builds on an increasing knowledge base on gender equality and responds to lessons learned from implementing previous GAPs and an extensive global consultative process with staff, partners,and young people. It is grounded in the human rights principles of non-discrimination and equality and articulates the role of UNICEF, as a collaborator with Governments and other partners, in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Recognizing that gender discrimination has lifelong and intergenerational impacts, the GAP advances gender equality throughout the life course. At the same time, it promotes targeted actions to advance the leadership and well-being of adolescent girls, as girls are disproportionately affected by gender inequality and have tremendous potential to be leaders for change. This dual-track approach goes beyond responding to the manifestations of gender inequality to tackle its underlying drivers, including engaging boys and men as allies; advancing upstream financing and policy solutions, and supporting girls’ agency and voice.

To increase dedicated gender capacity and expertise in Country Offices, the GAP Steering Committee has specified that Gender Programme Specialists (P-4) be senior enough within the office structure to carry influence and be given an office-wide mandate to engage with sectors in meaningful programming. The Gender Programme Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative Programme, and this position serves as the primary gender expert in Mexico Country Office. 

For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México

How can you make a difference?

As our Gender Programme Specialist, in alignment with the GAP, you will provide authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in alignment with the Gender Action Plan; and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality gender programming across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Management and/or advisory support to Deputy Representative 

2. Program development and planning 

3. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results 

4. Advisory services and technical support

5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building 

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building 

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the complete Job Description: JD Gender Programme Specialist (P-4).pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (master’s or PhD), preferably in the social sciences (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics), public health, public policy, public administration, international development, etc. Candidates who do not possess a master’s degree but possess a Bachelor’s Degree and other complementary studies related to gender, may be considered, if they present 2 additional years of the required relevant experience.)
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming and research on gender and development in key issue areas that are the focus of UNICEF’s Gender Action Plan. 
• Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based programme on gender and development or any other cross-cutting programme, especially at country/field level.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

It will be an advantage (not mandatory) if you have…

• Academic credentials in gender fields.
• Experience in Latin American countries. 
• Fluency in Spanish.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

• UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
• The technical competencies in UNICEF’s Competency Framework

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. disabilities 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks

• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• The Gender Programme Specialist will be based in UNICEF’s Mexico City Country Office. However, this position might require visiting UNICEF field offices in other states of the country as well as meeting key stakeholders in diverse locations.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Apply now and JOIN US as the next Gender Programme Specialist at UNICEF Mexico!