Overview
The Associate Programme Officer (Women Peace and Security (WPS)) will assist in providing input on WPS and gender analysis within UNODC activities, supporting the incorporation of gender considerations into ongoing programmes and analytical work.
Key Responsibilities
- Support survey and research activities, including contributing to the design of data collection tools, compiling responses, and assisting in basic analysis and identification of key issues.
- Assist in gathering and reviewing data on gender dynamics, particularly in border areas, including links to security, terrorism, violent extremism, and trafficking.
- Support the monitoring and analysis of social, economic, and political developments at national and regional levels, with a focus on gender-related trends and challenges affecting women and girls.
- Contribute to programme assessments, reviews, and evaluations by supporting data collection, stakeholder consultations, and documentation of findings.
- Assist in engaging with local stakeholders, including civil society and women’s organizations, and support capacity-building activities in gender-sensitive data collection and analysis.
- Support the organization and delivery of workshops, seminars, and training sessions, including preparation of materials and presentations as required.
- Contribute to the integration of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) considerations into programme activities through research and analytical support.
- Assist in drafting reports and summaries on gender dynamics in border areas to inform internal and external stakeholders.
- Support coordination and communication with UN/UNODC colleagues, partners, and relevant organizations to promote gender and WPS perspectives.
- Contribute to the preparation of written outputs, including background notes and donor reporting materials for Denmark and other partners.
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required. Work experience in security, criminal justice, or closely related issues is required. Experience in data collection and analysis is required. Experience in report writing is required. Work experience in technical assistance activities, including capacity building, is desirable. Experience in justice and security sector reform and governance is desirable. Work experience with counterparts in Africa, particularly West and Central Africa, and/or experience with the Gender Context is desirable.
Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, international law, criminal law or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
