OverviewParent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)Duty Station : PerugiaClassification of duty station : ((filter12))Standard Duration of Assignment : ((filter13))Job Family : Natural SciencesType of contract : Non StaffDuration of contract : From 7 to 11 monthsRecruitment open to : Internal and external candidatesApplication Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 31-MAR-2025UNESCO Core Values : Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOverview Of The Functions Of The PostBackgroundSince 2014, UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) has developed a comprehensive Water and Gender Component.

With the goal of advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women in water, WWAP´s main areas of water and gender expertise include methodological approaches and evidence-based technical backstopping; wide-scale advocacy actions; capacity development, and on-the-ground project support.

WWAP’s Water and Gender activities target government leaders and decision-makers, water practitioners, academia, and the general audience.WWAP strengthens the policy-science interface and supports decision-making on water through targeted capacity reinforcement and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Trainings focus on water and gender, and on the themes of the World Water Development Reports.

The courses aim to strengthen the scientific, technical and policy capacities of the participants, and to facilitate decision making in managing water resources sustainably.The jobUnder the direct supervision of the Senior Water and Gender Programme Specialist, the Consultant will provide support to the WWAP Water and Gender, and Capacity Development Activities in the following tasks : Assist the implementation of the water and gender project portfolio.

Tasks include : Track planning and execution of water and gender project workplans, schedules and reporting; maintain water and gender project data, information and monitoring organized in a dedicated database.Assist with the preparation of technical project reports, proposals and other relevant project documents.Assist in the preparation and organizational tasks of training activities.

Tasks may include : Preparation / revision of training materialsSupport in training logisticsMay include support in delivery of technical trainingsAssist in the preparation, management and analysis of data produced in the water and gender projects and WWAP capacity development activities, including (and not limited to) : Data systematization and analysis for publicationsMentoring of trainees in data analysis if requiredAssessment of project and training impactAssist in preparation of briefs, PPTs, scripts, and communication materials, as required.COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.Required Qualifications And SkillsUniversity degree + relevant experience; advanced degree in related field (MSc) as an assetNatural sciences and / or including water studies; Economics, or related fieldsPreferred degree / specialization in project management, data management with focus on NRM, IWRM, or similarFamiliar with data and database management3+ years of working experience in project planning, management, evaluation in projects related to NRM, water, agriculture, quantitative research methodsExperience with water and gender topics as an assetStrong analytical and organizational skillsProficient in English languageFrench language as an assetAPPLICATION PROCESSInterested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, download and complete the following : Employment History form (Word file).

At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information : A letter of interests and a suggested approach and methodology for the assignment.A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD and expressed on a monthly basis.An updated CVSELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.

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for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.FooterUNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.

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