Projects Assistant

Duty Station: Jerusalem
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Position: Full Time
Level: SB3/ 1
Deadline: 1 August 2009
Within the framework of UNIFEM oPt work in the field of governance and gender equality, the Projects Assistant will undertake the following main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of activities related to gender mainstreaming in humanitarian and development assistance initiatives;
- Liaison and assistance in communicating with stakeholders and following up regularly with partner organizations;
- Provide support in drafting proposals, and progress/final reports, as requested;
- Assisting in supporting UNIFEM partnership efforts, including provision of technical
assistance, for gender mainstreaming and accountability for gender equality with UN
agencies, government institutions and civil society organizations; technical and policy
advice on gender equality issues;
- Assisting in drafting a strategy on gender and governance;
- Establishing links between actors involved in gender equality programmes and women’s rights within the UN system, the local authorities, and international and local NGO’s;
- Facilitating monitoring and evaluation activities.
Qualifications:
- High school; Diploma; At least 2 years of professional experience in related field.
- Proven experience in developing strategies for effective gender mainstreaming.
- Sound knowledge of strategic planning, learning and institutional reform processes for institutions or programmes engaged in achieving gender equality would be an advantage.
- Fluency in English (spoken, written). Arabic will be an asset.
Interested candidates meeting the minimum qualifications can send their CV to UNIFEM Office in Jerusalem by e-mail to: [email protected] or by fax to 02 – 6280661, indicating the post title. Deadline for receiving applications is 1 August 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews.

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