Post Title : Programme Coordinator: National Gender Machinery Support programme
Location : Kigali, Rwanda
Type of contract : Service contract
Post level : NO-B (SB4)
Duration of contract : One year
IV. Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Development and Operational Effectiveness/Leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of the economic environment and challenges facing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Rwanda;
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of software and applications customized for project management such as Microsoft Project;
• Knowledge of UN Women/UN procedures, rules, policies, regulations and practices would be an asset;
• Good drafting skills;
• Proven track record of analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong leadership and co-ordination skills with sound team management;
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple activities concurrently through tight deadlines;
• Ability to participate effectively in a team based, information sharing environment;
• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported;
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems;
• Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations.
Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
V. Required skills and Experience
Education:
• Master’s degree in project management or relevant disciplines such as International Relations, Gender and Development, Public Policy or Administration, Governance or other related areas.
N.B: Specialized professional training in project management/development/implementation such as Prince2, ATLAS, Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications, or other internationally recognized project management certifications may be an asset
Experience:
At least five years experience of project/programme management and administration of donor funded projects, preferably with the UN System or any other bilateral or multilateral donors;
Language Requirements:
Fluency in either English or French and working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is mandatory!
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and Interested candidates can apply by posting their application
(Application letter, CV, copies of degrees/diplomas) to: recruitment.rw@undp.org
(UN Women regrets its inability to respond individually to all candidates. Only
shortlisted candidates will be further contacted)
Deadline: 30 May 2012