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Purpose of
the Position
In alignment with
the GAP, the role of the Gender Programme Specialist is primarily technical and
programmatic, with the normative advocacy and coordination roles serving a
secondary function. The Specialist provides authoritative technical
guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate
the management and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in
alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he supports the development,
implementation, and monitoring of high quality gender programming/projects
across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he 1) supports
senior programme colleagues and management of the Country Office to advance
Targeted Gender Priorities in the Gender Action Plan with support from the
Regional Gender Adviser. S/he also plays a role in working with UNICEF sectors
to mainstream gender by prioritizing key gender results within the sector(s)
with a strong gender relevance; 2) supports cross-sectional collaboration and
coordination on key programmatic results on gender, ensuring coherence,
maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and
delivery of results; 3) works with programme colleagues and management so that
gender results are effectively defined, measured, and reported, and high
quality assessment, research, evidence generation and evaluation on gender
programming is undertaken and utilized, including through the application of
the MoRES framework and effective theories of change; 4) Supports effective
review, assessment, planning, capacity building, and knowledge management on
gender; 5) Supports the assessment and identification of gender needs for
emergency preparedness and response, and provides gender relevant guidance and
technical input on emergency programming.
Key Expected
Results
Management
and/or advisory support to Deputy Representative
Support
to program/project development and planning
Program
management, monitoring and delivery of results
Advisory
services and technical support
Advocacy,
networking and partnership building
Innovation,
knowledge management and capacity building
Key
Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
1.
Management and/or advisory support to Deputy Representative
Actively
participate in or support Country Management Team (CMT); Programme Coordination
Team; partnerships, research, financial and contract review committees;
financial and contract review committees, and other key country-specific
leadership teams to ensure strategic inclusion of gender in all
country-specific programming.
Coordinate
with the Regional Gender Advisors and the Headquarters Gender Section to plan,
utilize, monitor and report on the Gender Thematic Fund, or other programmatic
funds with large gender components that are allocated to the country-specific
interventions for the Country Programme, under the Country Office senior
management.
In
collaboration with sectoral colleagues and under the guidance of Deputy
Representative, participate in the planning and monitoring of the utilization
of the budget allocated to sectoral and cross-sectoral gender interventions
with sectoral colleagues.
Lead the
gender component of the reporting of the routine country-level programme
expenditures, including the annual reporting and the RAM.
Provide
technical input and review on the gender components in key funding proposal
appeals and submissions and in the design of funded projects/programs so that
gender technical components are clearly defined and technical capacities are
included.
2. Support
to program/project development and planning (including emergency contexts)
Participate
and support in evidence-based programme/project planning on gender,
incorporating robust measurement and evaluation of results – especially in the
event of the Country Programme development and Mid-Term Review.
Provide
technical leadership on integration of gender into country programming phases,
including strategic planning, SitAns, strategic moments of reflection, CPDs,
CPMPs, mid-term reviews, extended annual reviews, programme component strategy
notes and in the programmatic assessment and institutional strengthening components
of gender reviews.
In
collaboration with sectoral colleagues and senior management, identify the
areas of focus for gender programming/projects with the greatest potential for
impact and scale, in alignment with the GAP and the country/regional
priorities.
Work
with sectoral counterparts and senior management to incorporate sound gender
indicators and measures in programme/project and policy initiatives, proposals,
and advocacy efforts and assist in developing gender-sensitive theories of
change models for sector and cross-sectoral programming in alignment with the
MoRES framework.
3. Program
management, monitoring and delivery of results (including emergency contexts)
Support
indicator identification, measurement and performance tracking as it relates to
gender mainstreaming and the Targeted Gender Priorities, in collaboration with
Planning, M&E and planning section and sectoral teams.
Participate
in cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on
gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in
utilization of resources and delivery of results
Support
the strengthening of data systems and collection, as well as accountability
mechanisms to monitor and evaluate progress on gender results.
Support
high quality reporting on gender results, and a biannual performance review of
GAP specified results.
Work
closely with evaluation colleagues to effectively integrate data collection,
tracking, analysis and reporting on the indicators for the GAP into programme
results and gender performance benchmarks into M&E systems.
Participate
in the strengthening of the quality of research and evidence building on gender
related programming, by supporting the bringing in of the latest learning and
insights from the field of gender and development, and supporting the input of
a coherent, well-prioritized research agenda in alignment with the GAP.
Support
the planning and implementation of the gender reviews and make sure that the
recommendations that come out of the gender review are integrated into the
Country Programme strategy and action plans and humanitarian strategies and
action plans in emergency contexts.
Participate
and/or actively represent UNICEF in relevant coordination bodies at the
inter-agency level (gender theme group or other networks, GBV cluster if
relevant), participate as a member of steering committees, and provide close
oversight of inter-agency joint programmes.
4. Advisory
services and technical support
Provide
technical support and guidance to national government, NGOs, UN Agencies and
other country-level and local-level partners on aspects of gender programming
and to ensure incorporation of gender indicators and measures in programmes/projects,
policy initiatives, proposals, and M&E systems.
Provide
technical support and advocacy to reporting and follow-up on international and
regional gender equality commitments made by the countries
Support
the development of adequate emergency preparedness measures, updating of
contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms that reflect
gender needs.
Support
the development and deployment of emergency training that incorporates gender
issues and relevant strategies.
Participate
in needs assessment missions on gender, and in the event of an emergency, be
deployed as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Support
implementing/operational partners and implementing arrangements in order to
ensure an effective, gender-inclusive emergency response.
5. Advocacy,
networking and partnership building
Liaise
and consult with sections, government and other external partners (civil
society, NGOs, private sector) to support convergence, and develop and
reinforce partnerships in gender programming.
Support
building and maintenance of internal and external partnerships and networks in
the development of harmonized, gender-transformative programme interventions.
Support
building and maintenance of strategic alliances for gender equality with
various partners, including institutional links with UN agencies and other
relevant entities.
Collaborate
with other UN agencies and partners to enhance robust gender results in
sectoral programmes at the country level. If necessary, represent UNICEF in
external meetings on gender integration into sectoral and cross-sectoral
results, including UN Country Team meetings and UnDAF preparations.
Support
mapping of potential new partnerships and leverage existing partnerships to
accelerate GAP implementation at the country level in determined priority
areas.
6.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Support
documentation and sharing of the country-level experience in gender programming
and lessons learned, which will be shared with internal network and external
partners and utilised for South-South cooperation.
Represent
the gender section at sectoral, country-level and regional-level network
meetings, and ensure best practices on gender programming according to GAP
principles are highlighted in these forums
Bring
best practices in gender programming and measurement to the attention of senior
management and sectoral colleagues, as well as Regional Gender Advisor and
gender section staff at HQ.
Supporting
innovative research of senior gender staff, if present.
Support
Regional Gender Advisor in advancing the technical and research capacity of
country-level staff, offices and programs on gender to continue to build
evidence base for programming and to ensure continuous capacity in gender at
Country Office level.
Support
management and HR in the development of systems, tools and processes that
enable staff members and external partners to enhance their understanding and
adoption of gender sensitive behaviors and to support implementation of the
GAP.
Qualifications
of Successful Candidate
Advanced
university degree (Masters or higher) in the social sciences (i.e. sociology,
demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics), public
health, public policy, public administration, international development, or in
an area relevant to UNICEF’s sectoral work (e.g. Health, Nutrition, WASH,
Education, Child Protection, Social Inclusion, HIV/AIDs, etc.).
Academic
credentials in gender are a strong asset.
Minimum
five years of progressively responsible professional experience and
demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming
and research on gender and development in key issue areas that are the focus of
UNICEF’s Gender Action Plan.
Experience
in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based
programmes/projects on gender and development or any other cross cutting
programme, especially at country/field level, experience in emergency response
is an asset.
Fluency
in English; Fluency in French an asset
Knowledge
of local working language of the duty station/region is an asset.
Competencies
of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity
and Inclusion
Integrity
Core
competencies
Communication
(II)
Working
with People (II)
Drive
for Results (II)
Functional
Competencies
Leading
and Supervising [ II ]
Formulating
Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
Analyzing
[ II ]
Relating
and Networking [ II ]
Deciding
and Initiating Action [ II ]
Persuading
and Influencing [ II ]
Applying
technical skills [ II ]
Entrepreneurial
thinking [ II]
Technical
Knowledge
Strong
substantive, technical, programmatic and research skills in gender along with
sectoral expertise in at least one of the following sectors: Health, Education,
WASH, HIV/AIDS, Protection, Social Policy, C4D, ECD, or combined expertise in
Adolescents.
Proven
ability to connect sectoral issues and programmatic approaches on gender;
experience with this in emergency contexts an asset.
Substantive
knowledge and experience integrating gender into humanitarian responses and
programming, including needs assessment, programme implementation and
monitoring, an asset.
Proven
rigor in analytical, conceptual and programme /project design skills relevant
to gender and development with an understanding of theories of change and path
from intervention to results.
Demonstrated
experience in supporting or conducting rigorous research and analysis on
gender, including quantitative research methodologies, and monitoring and
evaluation.
Wide
knowledge and understanding of country/regional/global gender equality issues,
specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods
and approaches. Familiarity and work experience in the country/region of
preferred placement also an asset.
Demonstrated
success in developing proposals and securing resources for programme and
research initiatives with a strong gender component.
Ability
to contextualize and be able to translate the approaches into practicable
programme/project design in complex environments where gender issues are often
sensitive to raise within certain national contexts.
Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write succinctly
and clearly and speak in public forums compellingly and with confidence.
High
level of initiative and independence in ability to undertake complex tasks
while proactively seeking relevant input, cooperation, and guidance from key
constituents.
Experience
and demonstrated ability to motivate others and create and encourage a climate
of team-work and collaboration across sectors and in a multi-cultural
environment.
Ability
to make effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others
inside and outside UNICEF and negotiate a desired direction and/or outcome
Ability
to think outside the box, generate new ideas, approaches, or insights and develop
innovative ways to undertake projects and initiatives, shape solutions to
problems.
Strategic
thinker who can pull disparate ideas into a cohesive vision, strategy, plan
that is positive and compelling for other to join, collaborate, and implement.
Proven
ability to build rapport with individuals and groups and maintain an effective
network of individuals across organizational departments as well externally
To view our
competency framework, please click here.
UNICEF is
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organisation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502798
