Special Assistant to the Executive Director

Supports the Executive Director of UN Women in executing her functions by providing high-quality advisory services on strategic priorities, policy, and partnership building. The role coordinates across internal divisions and external stakeholders, manages administrative and communication functions for the Executive Director's Office, and leads a team of four direct reports.

Department: Executive Director's Office

• Advise on and support elaboration of the Executive Director's strategic priorities and coordinate special corporate initiatives
• Provide policy and advisory services to the Executive Director and Chief of Staff on management and corporate strategic issues
• Prepare policy proposals, statements, and position papers for the Executive Director, ELT, or Executive Board
• Lead advocacy, representation, and networking with Member States, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society to advance UN Women's agenda
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders supporting the Executive Director's priorities
• Oversee administrative and communication functions for the Executive Director's Office, including correspondence and speech drafting
• Manage a team of four direct reports (2 P staff and 2 GS staff) and affiliate personnel

• Master's degree or equivalent in gender, social sciences, public administration, business administration or related field; a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in international development, preferably in gender equality and women's rights
• Experience in policy and programmatic work in gender equality
• Experience in gender and advisory positions
• Experience managing complex units and situations
• Fluency in English required

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