ПРООН в Україні шукає Programme Specialist (UN WOMEN)

Agency: UN Women

Title: Programme Specialist (UN WOMEN)

Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 27/02/2020

Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

Vacancy Type: FTA Local

Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

The UN Women project «Enhancing accountability for gender equality and women’s empowerment in national reforms, peace and security» aims to: consolidate the efforts of government, parliament and civil society to remove structural barriers to gender equality and women’s human rights; ensure accountability of national governance, reforms, planning and budgeting for commitments and priorities in the areas of gender equality and women, peace and security; strengthen cross-sectoral coordination and oversight for gender and women’s rights commitments; strengthen coalitions between government, parliament, media and civil society for evidence-based advocacy in Ukraine.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and develop programme strategies in the area of national reforms, and women, peace and security:

• Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to national reforms, and Women, Peace and Security.

Manage the implementation and management of national reforms, and women, peace and security programme:

• Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
• Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;

• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
• Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.

Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners:

• Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives;
• Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of national reforms;
• Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.

Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project:

• Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results-based management tools;
• Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions.

Manage the people and financial resources of national reforms, and Women, Peace and Security programme:

• Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
• Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists; Mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments.

Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:

• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
• Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
• Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.

Contribute to inter-agency coordination on national reforms, and Women, Peace and Security to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in Ukraine:

• Provide technical support to the Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed.

Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to national reforms, and Women, Peace and Security;
• Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to the national reforms, and Women, Peace and Security as necessary;
• Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Strategic Note;
• Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security;
• Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
• Relations with partners and stakeholders;
• Quality reports and timely submission;
• Regular communication with other agencies and partners;
• Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity;
• Integrity;
• Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making;
• Strong knowledge of the national reforms, and women, peace and security;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Technical experience in the sphere of national reforms, and Women, Peace and Security agenda;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 27, 2020.