Duties and Responsibilities

Support technically to the development of programme strategies in EVAW and WPS:

• 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 and management EVAW and WPS:

• Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
• Lead the implementation of programme activities;
• Coordinate implementation of activities with other implementing agencies, and 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 agencies and partner financial and narrative reports;
• Train agencies and partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.

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

• Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products;
• Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the WPS and Women’s Leadership in Security Sector Reform;
• Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.

Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project:

• 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;
• Coordinate and compile the Semi-annual and Annual reports.

Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the EVAW and WPS:

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

Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies:

• Provide substantive inputs to increased resource mobilization strategies for the EVAW portfolio;
• Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles including analyzing and maintaining information and databases;
• Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on EVAW and WPS:

• Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs;
• Lead the coordination of the Women’s Leadership in Security Sector Technical Working Group at the National and Sub-National level.

Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to EVAW and WPS;
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products;
• Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on WPS and Women’s Leadership in Security Sector Reform.

Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor:

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and quality inputs to programme development;
• Timely and quality implementation of Programme/Portfolio/ activities against set workplans, timelines, and budgets, in line with the Strategic Note;
• Timely and quality technical assistance;
• Quality and timely inputs to reporting;
• Strong relations with partners and stakeholders;
• Enhanced good practices and lessons learned documented and circulated.

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 in programme management;
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, Law, gender/women’s studies, international development, security studies, 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;
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in supporting project development, programme/project implementation, Ending Violence against Women (EVAW, including conflict related sexual violence (CRSV)), gender equality, Women, Peace and Security (WPS), including transitional justice coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
• Experience in Ending Violence Against Women Girls (EVAW) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
• Previous experience working in the UN system is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required;
• Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.