- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience1 year
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy , ICT / Computer , Project Management
Support the coordination of Knowledge Management and Research initiatives:
- Prepare and organize the gender profile focal points meeting.
- Develop virtual content for the Africa website.
- Promotes knowledge sharing within ESARO, including cross-country and cross thematic knowledge sharing through networks and communities of practice.
- Conduct a study on The Status of gender equality in Universities in East and Southern Africa
- Organize for the launch of the regional gender profile and identify, coordinate the participants, prepare presentations and talking points for the launch.
- Create key messages for the infographics for the regional profile and collaborate with the communications team to ensure social media engagement and dissemination of the same.
- Develop and compile quarterly data and statistics on thematic issues for quarterly knowledge series.
- Contribute to and document new corporate knowledge sharing mechanisms.
- Innovates and engages on new technology (multi-media) opportunities to receive, capture and share knowledge.
- Support the development of online tools, surveys and other pilot projects, including those oriented toward collaboration and learning.
Dissemination of Knowledge products:
- Develop publication dissemination strategies for the regional gender profile and the Status of gender equality in the universities report and ensure implementation.
- Coordinate knowledge dissemination events for the regional profile and the status of gender equality in universities report.
- Advise on dissemination formats that accelerate use and adoption of knowledge products.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to design qualitative and quantitative research projects.
- Demonstrable gender research experience.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Solid familiarity with current Knowledge Management technologies, including social media-based systems.
- Demonstrated capacity to strongly promote knowledge sharing and knowledge products and systems.
- Good knowledge of gender issues and women’s empowerment issues.
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities.
- Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships with clients, demonstrating understanding of client’s perspective; anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.
- Model and promote transparency, honesty and openness.
- Demonstrate understanding of client’s perspective.
Required Skills And Experience
Education and Certification:
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in economics, gender, development studies, or in the field of social science or other relevant field.
Experience:
- One year of relevant experience in development work, administrative or programme management/support.
- Experience working on gender equality at national, regional and international levels is an asset.
- Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
- Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required.
- Experience in the use of ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
- Experience in supporting a team is desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on jobs.undp.org to apply.