Position description
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
In this role as the global voice and advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN Women must deliver an ambitious agenda as a centre of excellence on knowledge, partnerships, advocacy, and social mobilization, as well as a convener, thought leader and champion of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Fourth UN World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), the international blueprint for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
In view of the crucial contribution of civil society organizations in the advancement of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and women’s rights, the role of young people especially young women and adolescent girls is fundamental in the full realization of the Beijing+30 agenda. UN Women’s unique and critical role in engaging civil society and partnership building with women’s organizations including youth and girl-led organizations as stakeholders to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment will be key drivers in helping UN Women achieve its strategic goals and fulfil its organizational mandate.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy of the Civil Society Division and in light of significant international events, including Beijing+30, CSW69, and International Day of the Girl, this consultancy will contribute to the organization’s strategic efforts on youth and adolescent engagement, supporting the planning and mobilization efforts across multiple platforms.
The consultant will be reporting to the Deputy Director of the Civil Society Division.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
Beijing+30 and CSW69 preparation processes
- Support the scheduling of meetings with partners and the youth constituency.
- Provide logistical support to the Beijing+30 Youth Leaders Committee, ensuring the smooth planning of activities leading up to Beijing+30 and CSW69.
- Provide support for the development of talking points, briefing notes, and background materials as needed for high-level meetings and events related to youth and adolescent engagement.
- Support communication strategies that enhance youth leadership and participation in these processes.
Support to Civil Society Division
- Scheduling meetings for the Division
- Writing and sharing minutes from different meetings.
- Supporting logistics for Civil Society Division events and meetings
Support to events.
- Support the organization and execution of key events such as
- Beijing+30 youth and adolescent capacity strengthening session.
- The International Day of the Girl Adolescent Girl Leadership Town Hall
- The Girls Speak Out in collaboration with the Working Group on Girls
- Global meeting on CSW69 preparations with youth and adolescents
- Support the early mobilization efforts for the 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence in November, focusing on strategic outreach and engagement of adolescents.
Knowledge Management
- Document outcomes, key discussions, and lessons learned from the adolescent leadership engagement, including success stories and challenges from the Adolescent Girl Leadership Town Hall and Girls Speak Out.
- Develop the October/November Youth Newsletter
Deliverables
- Talking points, briefing notes for events
- Meeting Notes
- An issue of the Youth Newsletter
- 4 Outcome documents form the 4 events.
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
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Functional Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with partners, especially women’s rights organizations, girls and youth organizations
- Proven networking skills, and ability to mobilize support on behalf of UN Women.
- Excellent IT skills, including databases, extranet, and office software packages.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Education and Certification:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related field is required.
Experience:
- At least one year of experience interning or working with young people and civil society engagement with particular focus on adolescents.
- Understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment.
- Understanding child protection issues and the Convention on the Rights of Child as an asset
- Familiarity with girl-led organizations and international institutions.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French or Spanish or any other UN official language is an asset.
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