Gender Equity Officer

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Gender Equality is essential to the achievement of UNICEF’s goals. UNICEF India Country Programme Document (CPD 2023–2027) identifies gender and equity as overarching principles for achieving programme and institutional outcomes. UNICEF India’s Gender Equality strategy is guided by the UNICEF Gender Policy (2021–2030), Strategic Plans (2022–2025; 2026–2029), and Gender Equality Action Plans (GEAP 2022–2025; GEAP 2026–2029).The Gender functions within UNICEF is situated within the Programme effectiveness function providing cross cutting support to sections and 13 field offices through the gender focal point network.

The proposed assignment will support the Gender function towards programme effectiveness of the gender programming across sections and state offices through support towards coordination, knowledge management, documentation, technical assistance and monitoring support.

Under the direct supervision of Gender and Development Specialist (Lead), UNICEF, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Program implementation support: Contribute to the implementation of the gender work plan for the 2023–2027 country program and state workplans, with a focus on supporting regular coordination meetings, and technical assistance to collaborative tasks with gender focal network.

• Knowledge management: Support programme-related documentation, publications, and reports in coordination with gender focal points through regular communication and information sharing.

• Reporting contributions: Contribute to ICO specific, regional and global reporting asks and briefing documents, and coordinate with gender focals and sections for reporting on gender results and sharing status of gender marker.

• Documentation and analysis: Support program and project reports or briefing document required for front office, sections and state offices government reviews, program analysis, annual reports, etc.

• Strategic inputs: Assist in drafting briefing notes, talking points, funding proposals, and presentations.