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The Gender Officer reports to the Senior Gender Officer and supports the implementation of gender mainstreaming, Women, Peace and Security (WPS), and protection-related activities in support of the Mission’s mandate. The incumbent contributes to promoting gender equality and the integration of gender perspectives across Mission components, including civilian, police, and military elements. The Officer supports coordination, capacity-building, monitoring, reporting, and engagement with relevant stakeholders on gender, protection, and conflict-related issues in complex and high-risk operational environments.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related field with two (2) years of relevant professional experience. 

Or

•    Bachelor’s degree degree (Bac +3) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related field with five (5) years of relevant professional experience,
•    Progressively responsible experience in providing policy advice and managing programmes related to the promotion of gender equality, particularly within international organizations operating in conflict or post-conflict settings, is required
•    Experience in successfully integrating gender perspectives into mainstream policies or programmes is required
•    Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization is desirable
•    Experience working on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa is desirable.
•    Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Required Skills

•    Ability to work under minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and proactiveness. 
•    Integrity, professionalism, flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
•    Ability to work effectively in multicultural, multidisciplinary, and high-risk operational environments. 
•    Good organization and planning skills. 
•    Effective time management skills. 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills. 
•    Ability to work in a team. 
•    Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. 
•    Working knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure with diverse stakeholders and institutions. 
•    Knowledge of gender mainstreaming, WPS, and conflict-related SGBV frameworks and policies.
•    Maintenance of confidentiality at all times.