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Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Perugia
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Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23 October 2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Long Description
Only candidates who are entitled to work in Vietnam may apply to this position.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
In the framework of the bilateral GEF IW project between Cambodia and Viet Nam focused on the improved transboundary management of the shared Cambodia-Mekong Delta Aquifer (CMDA), UNESCO World Water Assessment Program (WWAP) has been selected to coordinate and implement the gender and inclusion focused activities.
The CMDA project objective is “to strengthen environmental sustainability and water security in the Lower Mekong Basin by investing, for the first time, on improved governance and sustainable utilization of the Cambodia-Mekong River Delta Transboundary Aquifer”. An important aspect in the CMDA is the full integration of gender equality and ethnic minority considerations across all project components. The accomplish this important task, the CMDA will adopt a “Gender integration and Equality Approach for Transboundary Aquifers” (TBA-GiEA), developed by UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme.
This gender integration and equality approach for the CMDA has the overall goal of ensuring a more complete understanding, and balanced and meaningful participation of different social groups at all stages of management and governance of the transboundary aquifer. Particular focus will be in fostering the empowerment of women in the Mekong Delta Transboundary Aquifer.
The TBA- GiEA will be implemented by a “Gender Integration Team” composed by international and national Water and Gender specialists and designated national staff members from the project executing Ministries from Cambodia and Viet Nam. The UNESCO WWAP Water and Gender Unit will provide overall coordination and technical support.
Since 2014, UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) has developed a comprehensive Water and Gender Component. With the goal of advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women in water, WWAP´s main areas of water and gender expertise include methodological approaches and evidence-based technical backstopping; wide-scale advocacy actions; capacity development, and on-the-ground project support. WWAP’s Water and Gender activities target government leaders and decision-makers, water practitioners, academia, and the general audience.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Overview of the position
Within the framework of the UNESCO and the Italian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the UNESCO “World Water Assessment Programme – WWAP”, under the direct supervision of the WWAP Senior Water and Gender Programme Specialist, and with the collaboration of the Lead International Senior Gender Expert, the NGWE-V will support the implementation of the TBA-GiEA in Viet Nam, with special focus on coordination with national partners and relevant national stakeholders, and implementation of gender analyses, capacity development, gender monitoring and evaluation, and development of the GPAs.
Long Description
Specific TBA-GiEA tasks and activities
Through close coordination with the Lead International Senior Gender Expert and the NGWE for Cambodia, support the execution of the TBA-GiEA Detailed Technical Work Plan (DTWP) in all activities related to Viet Nam, including:
- Liaise with national CMDA counterparts in relevant activities related to the TBA-GiEA implementation;
- Support the development and implementation of gender and livelihood analyses;
- Support the adaptation of water and gender equality training materials to the context of Viet Nam, including overall revision of translations;
- Facilitate water and gender workshop and trainings with project staff and project stakeholders;
- Provide assistance to CMDA component to ensure a gender-inclusive recruitment of short- and long-term job opportunities with the project, including appropriate advertisement;
- Support the development of water and gender knowledge materials;
- Support gender monitoring and gender and evaluation activities;
- Maintain active relationships with Ministerial Gender Focal Points, gender specialists and others relevant national experts in the project areas;
- Perform selected administrative tasks related to the TBA-GiEA if required;
- Support the development of project reports for donor and colleagues;
- Support the organization of project-related outreach and delivering presentations when needed;
- Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisor.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Only candidates entitled to work in Vietnam may apply to this position.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Vietnamese.
- Advanced university degree in a relevant field, e.g, natural resources management, hydrology, agriculture, social sciences, gender and women studies; MSc degree preferred.
- 10+ years of working experience, in Viet Nam, in project management plus working experience integrating gender at institutional and project level. Experience in gender mainstreaming as it relates to agriculture, irrigation, watershed management, and/or aquifer management preferred.
- Proven experience interacting with diverse stakeholders, especially ministerial/governmental parties.
- Experience in education and training methods.
- Experience in project monitoring and evaluation preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient in Office package (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team, create networks and deal with participatory processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and learn new tasks and respect for male and female colleagues.
- Ability to travel and perform field work.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, download and complete the following:
- Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information.
- A proposed methodological approach for the assignment and a letter of expression of interest.
- A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD and expressed on a monthly basis.
- An updated CV
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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