Gender Equality and Sport Partnerships Specialist

Mission and objectives

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities: Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a more inclusive world.

Context

This UN Volunteer assignment is part of UN Women Brazil’s work on sport and gender equality, implemented under the Programs and Strategic Partnerships portfolio. UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and promote gender equality as a fundamental human right. In Brazil, its work aligns with national priorities and international frameworks such as the SDGs, CEDAW, and the Beijing Platform for Action. The assignment contributes to expanding UN Women’s engagement in the sports ecosystem, leveraging opportunities such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil, and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders including the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), FIFA, CBF, the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, government entities, private sector partners, media, and civil society. The UN Volunteer will support the development of partnerships, mobilization of resources, and implementation of initiatives and programs that promote women’s leadership, participation, safety, and empowerment in and through sport.

Task Description

Under the supervision of the UN Women Country Representative (or designated supervisor), the UN Volunteer will: - Develop and maintain a workplan for UN Women Brazil’s sport and gender equality agenda - Support institutional positioning of UN Women as a key partner in gender equality in sport - Identify advocacy opportunities, including major events such as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Map and engage potential partners and donors (sports organizations, government, private sector, media) - Develop and maintain a resource mobilization pipeline - Prepare concept notes, proposals, pitch decks, budgets, and briefing materials - Support high-level meetings, negotiations, and follow-up actions - Contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of projects - Ensure integration of human rights, safeguarding, and violence prevention approaches - Support training sessions, workshops, and stakeholder consultations - Provide technical inputs on gender equality in sport, including leadership, participation, and inclusion - Adapt and disseminate UN Women tools and international good practices - Produce reports, presentations, and briefing materials - Support communication and advocacy initiatives in coordination with Communications team Engage athletes, influencers, and partners for campaigns and initiatives - Ensure coordination with internal teams (Programs, Operations, Communications) - Support due diligence, risk analysis, and compliance processes - Maintain partner databases and documentation

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

This is a remote assignment within Brazil, with occasional travel to major cities such as Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Brazil offers a dynamic and diverse environment, with a well-developed infrastructure in major urban centers, including access to healthcare, transportation, telecommunications, and banking services. The assignment provides exposure to high-level partnerships and international initiatives, particularly in the lead-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing gender equality through sport. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. Brazil is security level 3 (moderate). United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Brazil advises exercising a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings, and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance. Information of full entitlements at the duty station available at https://app.unv.org/calculator The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://www.unv.org/sites/default/files/Conditions%20of%20Service%201%20April%202026_0.pdf