Senior Programme Manager (Women in Counter-Terrorism and Security Expert) - Retainer

This role is for a Senior Programme Manager who serves as the Women in Counter-Terrorism and Security Expert, operating on a retainer basis for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). This expert will operate under the supervision of the Director of GPO, and work closely with the Senior Programme Management Officer of the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility in UNOCT and the Gender Unit in the Human Rights and Gender Section of UNOCT.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Women in Counter-terrorism Expert is expected to perform various activities, including:

• Provide strategic and technical guidance to requesting Member States on strengthening the full, equal, safe, and meaningful participation and representation of women in operational and policy roles in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism (CT/PCVE) within government, including intelligence, law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, and CT/PCVE policy and coordination bodies.
• Provide expert advice to requesting Member States on the development and conduct of context-specific analysis of the barriers preventing the full, equal, safe, and meaningful participation and representation of women in operational and policy CT/PCVE roles within government, and in formulating context-relevant measures to remove or mitigate these barriers.
• Deliver capacity-building activities to strengthen the full, equal, safe, and meaningful participation and representation of women in operational and policy CT/PCVE roles within government, such as revisions of human resource management policies and procedures, to address identified barriers and enable equitable access for women.
• Provide high level advisory and mentoring services to governmental officials from requesting Member States to strengthen advance the full, equal, safe, and meaningful participation and representation of women in operational and policy CT/PCVE roles within government.
• Prepare a variety of high-quality, written substantive outputs, including analyses, presentations, training materials, and summary reports, related to their assignments.

Skills and Competencies

Explicit Skills: Capacity Building, Counterterrorism, Diversity & Inclusion, Public Policy, Strategic Consulting.

Core Competencies:

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. (For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles).
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education Required:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent), preferably in Security, International Law, International Relations, Public Administration, or another relevant field with ten (10) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with twelve (12) years of relevant experience is required.

Experience Required:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience within government in the field of CT/PCVE, public safety or national security.
• Within these 10 or 12 years of experience, at least five (5) years of experience related to gender equality and the empowerment of women in the context of CT/PCVE is required.
• Experience as a mid to senior level leader within intelligence, law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, or public safety and national security policy and coordination bodies is required.
• Demonstrated, practical experience in strengthening the representation and participation of women within intelligence, law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, or public safety and national security policy and coordination bodies is required.