Duties And Responsibilities
Support the EVAW Unit to review/conduct violence-against women related research and analysis on advocacy efforts;
Support the EVAW Unit in planning, organizing and documentation of the EVAW focal point retreat;
Support the EVAW Unit in conducting a mapping of key non-traditional actors with potential to influence public beliefs around EVAW in East and Southern Africa, identifying entry points for engagement based on lessons learned from UN Women and other actors;
Support the EVAW Unit in the planning, coordination and roll-out of the 16 Days Campaign in East and Southern Africa, including tasks such as drafting concepts, coordinating meetings, preparing talking points, website articles, developing social media posts, etc;
Support the EVAW Unit on administrative tasks as required.
Learning goals include:
Enhanced knowledge on gender equality and ending violence against women and girls;
Enhanced knowledge on effective advocacy strategies and coordination for EVAWG;
Enhance knowledge on the programmatic and operational aspects of working at UN Women.
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
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf
Functional Competencies:
Demonstrable knowledge of ending violence against women;
Strong IT skills;
Demonstrable knowledge of advocacy areas for gender equality in Africa, preferably in East and Southern Africa.
Required Skills And Experience
Education:
University studies in one of the following disciplines: gender studies, gender and development, international relations, peace studies, social work or or other relevant subjects is required related field;
Meet one of the following:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in a and b above) and, if selected, must start the internship within two-years of graduation.
Language:
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
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