Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies on women’s political participation

• Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives;

• Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme

Provide substantive technical support to the implementation of thematic area

• Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
• Support the Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia  (WLCL) identifying strategic entry points and providing substantive technical support and in building staff capacity;
• Support the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
• Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;

Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners

• Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities;
• support to develop technical knowledge products
• Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the women’s leadership and governance programme;
• Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and training to partners, as needed.
• Build the capacity of partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.

Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ projects

• Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results- based management tools;
• Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes;
• Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.

Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Leadership and Governance programme

• Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
• Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;

Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies

• Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
• Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles;
• Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to women political participation
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;

Competencies

IV. Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and quality substantive inputs to programme strategies and activities;
• Timely and quality substantive inputs to workplans and budgets;
• Adherence to UN Women standards and rules;
• Timely monitoring and tracking of programme results and finances;
• Relationship with partners and stakeholders;
• Timely organization of events;
• Quality of knowledge and advocacy products.

V. 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:
  • Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Good knowledge of Results Based Management
  • Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good knowledge of technical area
  • Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising

   

  Required Skills and Experience

  VI. Recruitment Qualifications

  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.
  • 1st degree in relevant field with additional 3 years work experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.

  Experience:

  • At least 3 years progressively responsible work experience at national and international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
  • Experience working in the area of participation of women in leadership and politics; including in Liberia.
  • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.
  • Experience in establishing relationships among international organization and national governments in the field of gender and human rights of women
  • Experience working in the UN system is an asset;

  Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English is required
  • Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset