Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Advisor (Shared Leadership)

UN Women; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Women is seeking an Advisor within the Human Resources Division to advance diversity and inclusion. The role focuses on developing and monitoring programs, building partnerships, and advising on organizational culture and anti-racism.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, develop analytics, and coordinate training to promote gender equality and inclusive practices across UN Women. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of another UN language desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender, international development, business administration, management, economics or a related field.
• At least 10 years in gender equality, public policy, social justice or human rights.
• Experience in programme management and policy development (6+ years).
• Experience in diversity and inclusion is required; advisory on racial discrimination is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of diversity and inclusion programmes.
• Support implementation of Executive Board recommendations on organizational culture and anti-racism.
• Develop diversity analytics and reporting to highlight trends and impact of D&I initiatives.
• Advise and support internal events on racial discrimination and other forms of discrimination.
• Collaborate on training programs and seminars on diversity and inclusion for UN Women personnel.
• Establish collaboration with UN agencies and external partners.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Stakeholder engagement

Accountability

Creative problem solving

Effective communication

Leadership by example

Intercultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences or related field

First-level degree with two extra years of qualifying experience

Advanced studies in diversity and inclusion or organizational change management

Job description

UN Women is seeking an Advisor within the Human Resources Division to advance diversity and inclusion. The role focuses on developing and monitoring programs, building partnerships, and advising on organizational culture and anti-racism.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, develop analytics, and coordinate training to promote gender equality and inclusive practices across UN Women. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of another UN language desirable.