Vacancy in UN Women

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women is mandated to lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of national priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with government, civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women Nepal is seeking applications from qualified Nepalese citizens with commitment for women, high drive for results, integrity, demonstrable teamwork and other competencies as mentioned in the job descriptions.

 

Job Title: Knowledge Management and Research Specialist.

Contract Type: Service Contract

Contract Level: National Officer (SB-5, Peg-III)

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Contract Duration: One year with possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities: The Knowledge Management and Research Specialist will be responsible for strategic advice on research and data to the Senior Management Team with a particular focus on forecasting emerging research and data issues and fostering innovation in research, data and knowledge management. The Knowledge Management and Research Specialist will support the office to mobilize resources for UN Women's research and data work.

Required qualification and Experience: Master degree (or equivalent) in social policy,sociology, political science, gender and development or related discipline with strong gender content. At least seven years of relevant work experience on gender and society policy.

Vacancy closing date: 23 July 2015

Please visit UN website http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment for detail job descriptions and for online applications. Applications must be supported with UN Women Personal History Form-P11 (download from the website) by the VA closing dates.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UN Women retains the right to contract references directly.

UN Women is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture, Individual from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.