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WOMEN PROGRAMME SPECIALIST – ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
(OPEN TO MALAWI NATIONALS ONLY)
WOMEN PROGRAMME SPECIALIST – ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
(OPEN TO MALAWI NATIONALS ONLY)
Advertised
on behalf of : UN Women
on behalf of : UN Women
Location
:
Lilongwe, MALAWI
:
Lilongwe, MALAWI
Application
Deadline :
15-Oct-14
Deadline :
15-Oct-14
Type
of Contract :
Service Contract
of Contract :
Service Contract
Post
Level :
SB-5
Level :
SB-5
Languages
Required :
English
Required :
English
Starting
Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2014
Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2014
Duration
of Initial Contract :
One Year, Renewable
of Initial Contract :
One Year, Renewable
Background
UN
Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the
United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and
girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women
and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights,
humanitarian action and peace and security.
Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the
United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and
girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women
and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights,
humanitarian action and peace and security.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
Provision
of top quality advisory and programme development services:
of top quality advisory and programme development services:
- Thorough
analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in
the country related to the thematic/sectorial areas assigned and
preparation of substantive inputs to the UN Women country office programme
planning in those areas. - Constant
monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment
of programme interventions. - Identification
of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectorial areas
assigned. - Design
and formulation of programme initiatives within the area of
responsibility, translating UN Women’s priorities into local
interventions. - Provision
of programme advisory support to the Office Management within the thematic
area/portfolio assigned.
Management
of the CO Programme and supervision of the Programme team:
of the CO Programme and supervision of the Programme team:
- Under
the guidance and oversight of the supervisor, exercise overall
responsibility for planning, implementation, management, and coordination
aspects of the programmes/projects under his/her responsibility. - Ensure
effective application of RBM tools and monitoring achievement of results. - Manage
the portfolio of on-going programmes/projects through technical monitoring
and administrative and financial supervision ensuring the proper
application of a monitoring system to track progress on program results
and indicators. - Lead
programmes/projects appraisal and evaluation according to results-based
management requirements. - Coordinate
and supervise the activities of programme staff, projects staff, experts
and consultants working as part of the technical assistance team. - Responsible
for the timely preparation and quality control of all substantive
technical reports, briefs and required documents. - Ensure
timely production and submission of all partial and/or progress reports by
all members of the project team, contractors and project partners. - Conduct
field visits to supervise, coordinate and monitor field level activities
of portfolio.
Inter-Agency
Coordination Support:
Coordination Support:
- Provide
substantive support to the Representative on inter-agency coordination
related activities. - Take
part in country level Comprehensive Country Assessment (CCA)/UNDAF
processes and similar exercises related to the RC system ensuring that
EVAWG and overall human rights concerns are clearly reflected and
mainstreamed in process. - Prepare
substantive inputs to CCA/ UNDAF and other documents thoroughly analyzing
and researching the political, social and economic situation in the
region. - Prepare
analytical and regular progress reports on UN Womens’ program experiences
in support of UN women inter-agency coordination role.
Strategic
partnerships building and resource mobilization Support:
partnerships building and resource mobilization Support:
- Implement
the Office partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve
programme outcomes within the areas assigned. - Create
and coordinate partnerships with the relevant UN Agencies, government
institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil
society etc. - Determine
programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women,
country needs and donors’ priorities. - Analysis
and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs
on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for
cost-sharing. - Follow
up on resource on mobilization activities for fund raising for new
projects in coordination with the UN Women Representative.
Advocacy
support, communication and facilitation of knowledge building and management:
support, communication and facilitation of knowledge building and management:
- Support
the establishment of advocacy networks at national level and linkages to
international networks related to the sectorial/thematic areas assigned. - Proactively
and substantively support and implement relevant, high-impact advocacy
activities and campaigns with key partners. - Identify
and synthesis best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to
programme country policy goals in the sectorial/thematic areas assigned. - Liaise
with the Regional Office and HQ in assessing new trends and campaigns and
adapt them in the national context. - Proactively
contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Competencies
Core
Competencies
Competencies
- Ethics
and Values:
Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity. - Organizational
Awareness:
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment. - Development
and Innovation:
Take charge of self-development and take initiative. - Work
in teams:
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment
and to maintain effective working relations with people of different
national and cultural backgrounds. - Communicating
and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open
communication and strive for effective communication. - Self-management
and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even
in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and
have a consistent behavior towards others. - Conflict
Management:
Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different
feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable
solution. - Continuous
Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of
knowledge - Appropriate
and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and
transparent decision making.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
- Master`s
degree (or equivalent) in international Development, Gender, Human Rights,
Women’ law, Applied Anthropology, or in other related Social Sciences - 5
years of progressively responsible experience at the national or
international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships
among international organization and national governments, in the field of
gender, violence against women and girls and human rights of women. - Prior
experience in the UN System and country level will be an asset. - Fluency
in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN official language
is an asset.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Interested candidates are required to click here to apply
UNDP
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing
date: 15th October 2014
date: 15th October 2014
