Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption Expert

Task description:

•  Under the direct supervision of the UNODC Pacific Head of Office, the Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption Expert will:
•  Provide technical advice and guidance on integrating GEDSI considerations into UNODC's anti-corruption and governance initiatives.
•  Lead the design and delivery of inclusive policies, tools, and capacity-building activities for governments, civil society, and regional organizations.
•  Support the adaptation of global UNODC anti-corruption frameworks and tools to Pacific contexts with a strong GEDSI focus.
•  Facilitate partnerships and consultations with women's organizations, youth networks, and disability groups to strengthen participation in anti-corruption reforms.
•  Conduct research and analysis on the intersection of corruption and exclusion, documenting risks such as sextortion, barriers to reporting, and access challenges.
•  Develop knowledge products, case studies, and advocacy materials showcasing inclusive approaches to corruption prevention in the Pacific.
•  Contribute to monitoring and evaluation, including tracking GEDSI indicators in anti-corruption and governance projects.
•  Support donor engagement by contributing to proposals, progress reports, and briefings on GEDSI integration in anti-corruption work.
•  Provide mentoring and capacity support to junior colleagues and partners on main-streaming GEDSI in programming.
• Perform other related duties as required to strengthen inclusive anti-corruption approaches.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80 

Required experience: 7 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

•  7 years

Languages:

•  English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level:

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•  Adaptability and Flexibility
•  Commitment and Motivation
•  Communication
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism
•  Respect for Diversity
•  Working in Teams

Skills and experience:

•  At least 7 years of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, with a strong focus on anti-corruption, governance, integrity, or accountability.
•  Proven experience providing technical advice, policy support, or programme design on GEDSI in governance or justice sectors.
•  Demonstrated experience working with governments, civil society, and/or international organizations, ideally in Pacific or Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contexts.
•  Track record in developing training, knowledge products, or advocacy materials, preferably on GEDSI issues.
•  Familiarity with UNCAC and Pacific regional anti-corruption frameworks is highly desirable.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including civil society, government officials, indigenous communities, and youth groups.
•  Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment.
•  A team player, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
•  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management and of-fice technology equipment.
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
•  Sound security awareness.
•  Have affinity with or interest in UNODC's anti-corruption mandate and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise:

•  Administration, Communication, Development programmes