Associate Gender Affairs Officer

Within delegated authority, the Associate Gender Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist the Senior Gender Advisor/Chief, IGO in the design and implementation of a mission-wide action plan, as appropriate, to translate existing policies and mandates on the promotion of gender equality in all activities of UNSOM and support delivery of appropriate training for different levels of personnel where required, to facilitate implementation of the plan.

• Carry out analyses and collation of information on gender equality issues, including collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources to assist in the preparation of advice which may be provided by the section/unit to the management team, as a contribution towards the efforts of mainstreaming gender equality concerns by the mission, or in preparation for other work of the office, such as outreach programmes for training of national police, armed forces and to build and expand capacity for gender analysis and the design of gender-sensitive policies and programmes. Participate in and make contributions to the work of established inter-agency coordination mechanisms for gender mainstreaming such as the Gender Theme Group and UNSOM Gender Focal Points’ network and partnership efforts with UN agencies that have complementary mandates for the promotion of women and girl’s rights.

• Contribute to the support, liaison and partnerships with civil society organizations and women groups (including the Somali Women’s Leadership Initiative (SWLI) and women’s caucus at federal parliament and the regional assemblies) ensuring that all information and outreach activities of the mission reach and involve women as well as men. Undertake additional outreach activity in assigned areas, providing presentations and other inputs (e.g. articles, publications), and attending professional and NGO meetings.

• Assist the Chief of IGO/UNSOM Senior Gender Advisor with consultation as necessary with counterparts in the office of the DPA and DPKO Senior Gender Advisors at UN Headquarters and with the office of the Special Adviser on Gender issues and the Advancement of Women in the UN Secretariat; contribute to the implementation of reporting obligations, documentation of good practices, the preparation of policy papers and related submissions for senior mission leaders and DPA.

• Assist Heads of Office in monitoring resources, preparing or reporting on budgets and collating accountability documents specific to activities/events carried out on gender and WPS issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Professionalism - Recognized expert in the field of gender affairs; commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UNSOM mandate; ability to provide technical advice and guidance on strategies and approaches to steer gender mainstreaming in peace and state-building processes; ability to analyze and evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of gender-related issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.