Homebased Gender and Human Rights Officer (Part-time 50%) – UNDP

March 27, 2025

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Homebased Gender and Human Rights Officer (Part-time 50%) – UNDP. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hiring a Gender and Human Rights Officer (Part-time, 50%) for a six-month contract with a salary based on the NPSA-9 pay scale. This home-based role in Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia, focuses on gender mainstreaming, human rights advocacy, and program support within the Health Governance Initiative Program (HEART). Candidates must have a Master’s degree with two years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree with four years of experience in gender studies, social sciences, or a related field. Apply by April 11, 2025.

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Homebased Gender and Human Rights Officer (Part-time 50%) – UNDP

Background & Job Description

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works closely with the Government of Indonesia to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As part of its 2021-2025 Country Program, UNDP implements the Health Governance Initiative Program (HEART) to enhance universal health coverage and ensure inclusive, gender-responsive health services.

The Gender and Human Rights Officer will support the HEART Program by integrating gender and human rights perspectives into health initiatives. The role involves developing gender mainstreaming strategies, providing technical assistance, strengthening advocacy efforts, and ensuring compliance with the UNDP Gender Seal Certification.

This is a part-time (50%) role, home-based in Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia, under a six-month National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9 grade).

Tasks

The Gender and Human Rights Officer will be responsible for:

1. Gender and Human Rights Advisory Support

Provide technical assistance on human rights and gender integration in health-related programs.
Develop training materials, virtual learning modules, and e-learning platforms on gender equality and human rights.
Strengthen community participation by advocating for gender-responsive public services and reducing stigma against key populations and people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Work with Global Fund Principal Recipients to enhance Community System Strengthening in Human Rights (CSS-HR) initiatives.
Monitor the utilization of national feedback mechanisms like SP4N-LAPOR to track human rights violations and gender-related discrimination.

2. Gender Mainstreaming & Program Development

Integrate gender perspectives into UNDP’s health programs, policies, and projects.
Develop and implement the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) strategy for the HEART Program.
Ensure that gender-sensitive indicators, monitoring frameworks, and budgeting mechanisms are embedded in all projects.
Collaborate with UNDP’s gender task force, project managers, and international stakeholders to ensure GEN 3 compliance.

3. Capacity Building & Training

Organize workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building programs on gender equality and human rights.
Conduct gender analysis, gender screening, and impact assessments for project proposals and annual work plans.
Lead trainings on preventing sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, following UNDP global guidelines.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Develop gender-sensitive monitoring tools and impact assessment frameworks.
Track gender-related indicators and prepare periodic results-based reports on program outcomes.
Ensure that all gender and human rights initiatives comply with UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Psychology, or a related field with at least two years of experience.
OR Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with at least four years of experience.

Experience

Proven experience (minimum 2 years with a Master’s or 4 years with a Bachelor’s) in gender equality, human rights advocacy, and program implementation.
Experience in gender-sensitive policy development, program monitoring, and research.
Previous experience in public health, HIV/AIDS programs, or community engagement is highly desirable.
Familiarity with UN agencies, multilateral organizations, and international development frameworks.

Language Skills

Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (spoken and written) is required.

Additional Information

Contract & Compensation

Contract Type: National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9)
Work Schedule: Part-time (50%)
Contract Duration: 6 months (extension based on performance & funding)
Location: Home-based, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia

Application Process

Deadline: April 11, 2025 (05:59 AM Jakarta Time)
Apply Online: UNDP Career Portal

Selection Criteria

Candidates will undergo a written assessment and competency-based interview.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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