UNDP Gender Intern Analyst 2024 || Apply Now

The Gender Intern Analyst is required to also work closely with the Deputy Resident Representative in the gender mainstreaming of the UNDP China’s programme and operations and close collaboration with the Gender Team at the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub. The Gender Analyst will enhance programme and project quality assurance, advocate for gender considerations in strategic frameworks, and provide ongoing support on gender-related matters to programme teams and UNDP China Management. The Gender Analyst will also be the focal point to the UN Country Team China’s Gender Theme Group.

The Gender Analyst will also advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls both internally and externally, aligning with key international conventions like CEDAW and advancing the SDGs from a gender perspective. Additionally, they will contribute to the implementation of the second round of the Gender Equality Seal Certification process, ensuring UNDP’s core services fully embody gender equality principles.

The Gender Analyst is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative – People and Prosperity Programme Pillar. The Gender Analyst is required to also work closely with the Deputy Resident Representative in the gender mainstreaming of the UNDP China’s programme and operations and close collaboration with the Gender Team at the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures gender mainstreaming into programme/projects and operations:

• Implement a comprehensive gender screening process for all new projects prior to their initiation, support the identification and integration of gender-specific objectives, indicators, targets, and activities within the CO programme.
• Support the formulation and implementation of the stand-alone gender project matching GEN 3 gender marker attribute, if needed.
• Monitor and track the gender-related objectives and goals on both project and programme level and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Contribute to the CO annual reporting (ROAR) and project reporting.

Facilitates knowledge building on gender-related issues:

• Facilitate knowledge building and mainstreaming of gender in related perspectives within UNDP programmes and actively participates in corporate UNDP knowledge creation.
• Conduct training for implementing partners as requested by the project teams.
• Assist project teams in executing specific gender-related initiatives and effectively communicating their outcomes as needed.

Facilitates the implementation of the Gender Seal Certification (GES) Programme:

• Develop and implement the Action Plan for achieving the gold-level Gender Equality Seal and lead the assessment and certification process in close collaboration with the relevant units, senior management, and Regional Hub Gender Team.
• Actively monitor and refine the improvement strategies to address the Gender Seal Team’s feedback, aligning with the benchmarks of the Gender Equality Seal and the directives of the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025.

Contributes to and coordinates network and partnerships:

• Support mapping of potential new partnerships and leverage existing partnerships at the country level in determined priority areas.
• Conduct regular consultations with the other key UN agencies, and key national women’s organizations.
• Represent UNDP in the UN Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Inter-Agency Network, offering both technical and coordination support to facilitate the implementation of activities and initiatives related to this critical issue.

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Required Skills and Experience of Gender Intern Analyst

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Project Management, International Relations or International Development, Public Administration, or a related field, is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in development project management or related field is required.
• Knowledge of office software packages and handling of web-based management systems.
• Professional experience in gender mainstreaming and/or diversity aspects/components is a strong asset.
• Previous programmatic and technical experience in policy making and provision of advisory services would be an advantage.
• Proven project management experience, preferably within UNDP or another UN agency/ international development organizations, with sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of the project cycle.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

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