Strategic adviser to the chief of staff on political and multilateral engagement
Expertise France · State civil service
En français : Conseiller·ère stratégique auprès du chef de cabinet sur l'engagement politique et multilatéral
This job in plain words
This job is based in New York, working for the chief of staff of UN Women. The adviser supports political engagement, gender equality and the UN80 reform.
Can you apply?
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. Civil servants are seconded to Expertise France for the length of the mission.
- Category
- Category A (executive)
- Diploma
- Master's degree or equivalent in gender studies, social sciences, public administration, management or a related field
- Experience
- At least 7 years in international development, ideally in gender equality
- Contract
- Civil servants (seconded to Expertise France) and contract staff. Private-law CDDU contract of 2 years maximum, extendable by 2 years under conditions.
The profile they want:
- Master's degree or equivalent in gender studies, social sciences, public administration or a related field.
- At least 7 years of international development experience, ideally in gender equality.
- Experience designing policies and running programmes on gender equality.
- Fluent English required.
- Asset: experience with UN Women and knowledge of diplomatic negotiations.
What you would do
- Advise the chief of staff on cross-cutting political and organisational issues.
- Provide forward-looking analysis on emerging global issues, risks and opportunities.
- Give expert advice on gender and digital/AI issues, for advocacy and programmes.
- Support the assessment team on UN80 reform papers and a possible merger.
- Explain French positions and turn them into concrete actions.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's website, Expertise France, using the link on the official offer page.
Documents to send:
- CV, preferably using the Expertise France template
- Cover letter
Good to know:
- Based in New York, remote work not possible.
- Contract end date: 31 August 2028.
- Housing, schooling, relocation and visa costs covered under conditions.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.