United Nations Volunteer Looking for Gender Assistant in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Full Time

Job Description
Mission and objectivesThe primary role of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work of UNDP in 170 countries around the world is anchored in diverse and effective partnerships, which are vital to our two critical roles at country level: (a) as an integrator across policy, programmatic and organizational silos; and (b) as an operational backbone for the United Nations and other partners.Saudi Arabia is witnessing economic prosperity and progress in all domains of socio-economic development which produced tangible improvement in all human development indicators such as standard of living, health and education services, environmental conditions as well as potentials of comprehensive development. In April 2016, the Government of Saudi Arabia announced its Saudi Vision 2030 an ambitious long-term development programme.Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious blueprint with long-term goals and expectations. It is expressed in three themes of a vibrant society; a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. A review of the three themes and their underlying issues of national concern reveal a holistic approach to development that encompasses the three dimensions of sustainable development: the social, the economic and the environment.The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia is covering vital sectors and areas which contributes to address the needs of Saudi society, including enhancement of the local capacity of different government institutions and support to policy making and reporting. A wide set of under the scope of technical assistance is provided in order to assist the KSA departments in their reform processes.This UNV assignment is part of UNDP s Saudi Arabia efforts to promote volunteerism and ultimately increase the capacity to respond to the various technical assistance demands from the counterparts.ContextUNDP Saudi Arabia is recruiting a Gender Assistant to help ensure an adequate impact of gender mainstreaming throughout the country programme and consolidate an enabling environment for institutional effectiveness to deliver gender- responsive and sustainable results, as well as to assist the Country Office meet the expected benchmarks to receive the UNDP Gender Seal Certification.Task description Facilitate knowledge building, management, and sharing Support the coordination of the Gender Seal process Provide support to project/programme teams Support advocacy and partnership building efforts Support in the identification of gender interventions for UNDP in Saudi ArabiaDesired Candidate ProfileProfile:SkillsRequired education levelBachelor degree or equivalent in: Social Sciences Gender Studies Women s Studies Sociology AnthropologyRequired experience3 years of experience in Social Sciences, Gender or Women s Studies or other relevant field Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with office technology equipment; Experience working with diverse range of partners, including UN organizations, international and domestic NGOs, government and private sector institutions; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Ability to work effectively in a diverse team of international and national personnel; Demonstrates commitment to UNDP s mission, vision and values; Displays cultural, gender, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Possesses affinity with or interest in gender equality, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.LanguagesArabic, Level: Working knowledge, RequiredEnglish, Level: Fluent, RequiredAge27 – 80NationalityCandidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.Education:Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)Gender:nmNationality:Any Nationality
Keyskills : Sociology gender studies Anthropology