Job description

About United Nations University

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 12 countries, UNU\'s work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals\' full breadth, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe.

About the Institute (UNU-IIGH)

UNU- International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is one of 14 research and training Institutes that comprise the think tanks in the UNU system. UNU-IIGH is the designated UN think tank on global health, serving as a policy translation hub for UN member states, agencies and programmes. It was established by a statute adopted by the Council of the United Nations University in December 2005. The Institute generates policy-relevant analysis by applying a gender lens to inform the development, implementation and evaluation of health programmes. UNU-IIGH also supports the capacity development of local decision-makers and stakeholders to engage effectively with global health challenges within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The current work of the Institute includes conducting research, promoting policy change and facilitating policy implementation around a number of global health topics, including gender and health; maternal, sexual and reproductive health; decolonisation and global health governance; health systems policy; implementation research in health; digital health; communicable disease control; the commercial determinants of child health; and health equity. As a neutral convener, and leveraging its position within the UN, UNU-IIGH works with a network of academic, policy and civil society experts to serve as a platform for critical thinking and the exchange of knowledge and tools for policy influence and consensus-building.
The goal of UNU-IIGH is to advance evidence-based policymaking on crucial issues related to sustainable development and global health. The 2019-2023 Strategy for UNU-IIGH is implemented through three pillars of work: 1. Translating evidence into policy; 2. Generating policy-relevant analysis related to gender and health; and 3. Strengthening capacity for local decision-making. UNU-IIGH is looking for full time consultants who demonstrate that they can contribute to this programme of work with a focus on 2. Generating policy-relevant analyses related to gender and health. Furthermore, successful candidates will be given the opportunity and are expected to lead in specific areas of work.

Responsibilities

UNU-IIGH is looking for two consultants to support and contribute to the Institute\xe2\x80\x99s focus on gender and intersectional equity in health - reviewing, consolidating and translating evidence on effective approaches to promote gender equity in health policies and programmes. Priority areas of focus and expertise for the Institute\xe2\x80\x99s work on gender and equity in are (i) gender equality in primary health care (PHC) with a particular focus on health workforce and immunization, (ii) gender equality in SRHR policies and measures, (iii) governance and engagement in digital tech for health; and (iv) financing, gender equality and global health. The consultants will work under the leadership of the Chief Gender and Health in collaboration with the Director, relevant institute staff, and fellows.



The consultants will be expected to:

• Contribute effectively to the Institute\xe2\x80\x99s Gender and health programme of work, and the publication of policy-relevant research outputs
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for the successful implementation of research and policy engagement activities.
• Build and manage partnerships with external researchers and partners.
• Ensure key priority areas of work under their responsibility produces specified results to the required standard of quality and within the timeline and budget parameters.
• Participate in international research, policy and outreach events.
• Mentor, where relevant, postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, junior researchers, and interns
  

Competencies Values:

• Inclusion - Take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity.
• Integrity - Act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards.
• Humility - Demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others.
• Humanity - Act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.

Behaviours:

• Connect and Collaborate - Build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and Plan - Seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and Develop - Pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and Innovate - Demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

• PhD in public health or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum 8 years of progressively senior professional work experience, including the management of research and/or training programmes;
• Demonstrated experience in one of the following:
  • gender equality in PHC with a particular focus on health workforce and immunization,
  • gender equality in SRHR policies and measures,
  • governance and engagement in digital tech for health; and
  • financing, gender equality and global health.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out and manage research activities in an international environment;
• Demonstrated track record in health research/ implementation research, evidence to policy translation, policy analysis/political economy analysis, and/or policy engagement in gender equality and SRHR, governance and gender equality in gender equality in PHC with focus on immunization or health workforce, PHC, digital tech for health; and financing, gender equality and global health;
• Evidence of academic and peer-reviewed publications and policy briefs related to gender and health; including experience with systematic approaches to searching and evaluating scientific literature;
• Experience in establishing and maintaining productive partnerships with partners by gaining their trust and respect. Evidence of openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Track record of competitive funding and resource mobilization from national and international funding agencies;
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Experience in working in internationally or UN agency, an asset

Duration and remuneration

General conditions of contracts for the service of consultants apply. Consultants will not hold international civil servant status nor be a \xe2\x80\x98staff member\xe2\x80\x99 as defined in the UN Staff Rules and Regulations. The services of a consultant will be limited to twenty-four months of accrued service within a period of thirty-six calendar months. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and based on a daily rate to be submitted as part of the application procedure. This contract carries no entitlement to paid annual leave nor sick leave.
How to Apply: To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link;
• fill out the UNU P11 form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
• provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and
• answer a few questions that are tailored to the position.

You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.
Application Deadline: 22 April 2023

Selection process

Individual consultants will be evaluated according to the following process:

• All applicants will be screened against the minimum requirements specified above for inclusion on a long list.
• Long-listed applicants will be evaluated through a desk review and/or interview against the following criteria based on evidence in the submitted application:
  o academic qualifications
  o relevant professional experience
  o demonstrated competencies
• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or a competency-based interview, and references.

Expected start date: As soon as possible.
Special notice
UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged.
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