UN Women Partnerships Consultant, New York, USA (7 Months)

Job description

Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. With women's rights at its core, UN Women leads and coordinates efforts across the United Nations System, ensuring that commitments to gender equality translate into impactful actions. The Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD) enhances UN Women's role as a key partner for gender equality and women's empowerment. By strategically positioning gender equality in international forums and engaging with governments, SPD aims to strengthen partnerships, advocate for policy integration, and mobilize resources holistically. SPD is organized into two sections: The Partnerships Consultant will be situated in the Public Partnerships Section, which works to strengthen UN Women’s position as a partner of choice for gender equality and the empowerment of women among governments and inter-governmental actors around the world. Under the overall su...