Org. Setting and Reporting

This position will be based in the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) for Asia-Pacific, in Bangkok Thailand but will support the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), in Myanmar primarily. The incumbent reports to the UN Resident Coordinator in Myanmar or his/her designate and with a secondary reporting line to the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict through the Chief of Staff, of the Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG/SVC). The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC) is an office of the United Nations Secretariat that supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC). The Special Representative serves as the United Nations’ spokesperson and political advocate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). She chairs the United Nations Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) and her work is supported by the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law/Sexual Violence in Conflict (TOE). The Office was established by Security Council resolution (SCR) 1888 (2009), one in a series of resolutions which recognized the detrimental impact that sexual violence in conflict has on communities and acknowledged that this crime undermines efforts to ensure peace and security and rebuild societies once a conflict has ended. UN Security Council Resolution 2467 (2019) requests the Secretary-General to ensure the timely deployment of Women Protection Advisers to relevant UN peace operations particularly at a senior level, ensuring that they have direct access to senior leadership of such peace operations, and offices of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinators in all relevant situations of concern, to advise UN senior leadership on the implementation of the operational provisions of this resolution and other Security Council resolutions on sexual violence in conflict, including engagement with parties to conflict for time -bound commitments and establishment and functioning of the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator directly or through his/her designate, with a secondary reporting line [as 2nd Reporting Officer] to the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict through the Chief of Staff of the Office of the Special Representative on Violence in Conflict, the Regional Senior Women Protection Adviser (SWPA) will be responsible for performing the following duties, within the limits of delegated authority:  Support the implementation of Security Council Resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2242 (2015), 2331(2016) and 2467 (2019) on Conflict-related Sexual Violence.  Provide evidence-informed and survivor-centred guidance on the conflict-related sexual violence agenda to UN system entities in the Region, as required; this support could extend to UN system entities and relevant actors in the Region to provide guidance and support to ensure that survivorcentered assistance is available for survivors regardless of their location;  Provide the necessary support to the RC, UNCT and Office of the SRSG-SVC in order to strengthen and reinforce advocacy in the Region and in Myanmar, coordination and cooperation with civil society, Member States, the donor community, inter-governmental agencies and regional organizations in response to conflict-related sexual violence;  Advise the RC, SRSG, and senior UNCT leadership on the implementation of the Joint Communiqué on CRSV in Myanmar and on strategies for prevention and response of conflictrelated sexual violence, including the integration of CRSV considerations in relevant strategic planning tools, including conducting situational assessments and a mapping of UNCT capacities and needs, facilitating country level coordination and acting as a resource person in programme activities implemented by the UNCT.  Support as appropriate the implementation of the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements (MARA) under resolution 1960. This will include convening and chairing the MARA Working Group for Myanmar.  Collaborate with the Myanmar Country Task Force for Monitoring and Reporting on Grave Violations against children (mandated by UNSC Resolution 1612) to address synergies in mandates regarding rape and other sexual violence against children and adolescents;  Promote regular and appropriate information exchange and greater coherence and coordination of with UN entities and national authorities in response to survivor-centred approaches to preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence;  Support coordination at the Myanmar and Regional level, and promote coherence of decisions made by its members, including with respect to the Protection Cluster and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Sub-Cluster.  Collaborate with Senior Women’s Protection Advisors deployed globally to share good practice;  Implement responsibilities in line with the Terms of Reference for the Senior Women’s Protection Advisers, the UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict/SRSG-SVC guidance, and other relevant UN and policies; and  Work closely with OHCHR to develop strategies that addresses and integrates conflict-related sexual violence perspectives into respective responsibilities.  Perform other relevant duties, as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter – including in international human rights and humanitarian legal frameworks, international relations, protection of civilians, and gender/SGBV, and relevant Security Council resolutions and mandates, in conflict and post conflict settings, in particular working on issues of conflict-related sexual violence, to establish and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders to further the mandate of the organization, and to strategically advise and advocate for the integration of conflict-related sexual violence considerations in various fora; Ability to advise high level officials and to undertake dialogue with parties to armed conflict; Demonstrated independent judgement and discretion in advising on and handling sensitive information; Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials; Conceptual and strategic ability to analyze and evaluate critical matters and assess their impact on the protection of civilians from conflict related sexual violence; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; Does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. JUDGEMENT / DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), is required, in social sciences, political science, law, international relations, development studies, or a related field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience, may be accepted, in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, protection of civilians, gender, humanitarian affairs, political affairs or a related area is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting, is required. Experience supporting or facilitating multi-stakeholder policy and/or advocacy processes at multiple levels, is required. Experience engaging with and advising senior leaders of the UN and Regional Organizations is required. Experience engaging with and advising senior stakeholders is desirable. Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization, is desirable. Experience working in the region or with relevant regional organizations, is desirable. Experience working on Women Peace and Security and CRSV concerns and the implementation of all the relevant Security Council resolutions is desirable. Experience working in or on Myanmar, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Myanmar languages is an asset.

Assessment

Position-specific JO Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. Recruit from Rosters Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This is a Temporary Job Opening. Appointment against this position is available for a duration of THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR (364) DAYS a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal. Extension of appointment is subject to legislative body funding availability. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. RCS is committed to promoting diversity and gender equality within the Secretariat. Staff of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy and are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note. Internal Applicants: When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Individual contractors and consultants (Non-Staff Personnel) who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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