Organizational Setting:
The Technical Adviser post is located in the Gender, Human Rights and Culture Branch of the Technical Division and reports directly to the Branch Chief who provides overall strategic direction. S/He is the principal technical adviser and authoritative expert in the Fund for human rights and its linkages with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Technical Adviser works in an integrated, coordinated, and systems strengthening approach which is fundamental to the Division’s and UNFPA’s overall strategy.
A. Strategic technical support
B. Results-based management
C. Capacity development
D. Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination
E. Technical representation
Education:
Advanced University Degree or equivalent in human rights and development, or other fields directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post.
Knowledge and Experience:
· 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human rights and its linkages with reproductive health and poverty reduction strategies and the achievement of the MDGs/SDGs of which seven years are at the international level;
· An acknowledged expert and recognized authority in the technical area;
· Understanding of human rights dimensions of gender equality policies and programmes, essential
· Broad experience in gender programming, essential
· Experience in culturally sensitive programming, essential
· Knowledge and experience of working on legal issues and civil society involvement in related security & protection, an asset
· Strong track record of technical leadership, publications, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
· Extensive network within the academic and development community;
· Field experience essential.
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