Programme Specialist- eVAW
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Job Description
Reporting to the UN Women Deputy Country Representative, the eVAW Programme Specialist exercises overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions under the Spotlight portfolio. She/he works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Design and develop programme strategies in the area of eVAW
Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to eVAW.
2. Manage the implementation and management of the eVAW programme in UN Women
Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
3. Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners
Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the eVAW programme; respond to any potential problems;
Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.
4. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project
Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results based management tools;
Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;
Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
Contribute to the Spotlight Technical Team reports, UN Women quarterly and annual reports.
5. Manage the people and financial resources of the eVAW programme
Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
Supervise programme assistants and consultants; Mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments;
Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.
6. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies
Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
Analyze and research information on donors, prepare proposals and substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
7. Contribute to inter-agency coordination on the Spotlight Initiative to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in Zimbabwe
Provide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.
8. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to eVAW;
Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to eVAW and the Spotlight Initiative as necessary;
Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation;
Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on eVAW.
Qualifications and Experience
Key Performance Indicators:
Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Spotlight Initiative, UN Women Strategic Note and Annual Work Plans
Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security
Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes
Relations with partners and stakeholders
Positive feedback from other Spotlight task teams
Quality reports and timely submission
Regular communication with other agencies and partners
Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives
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
Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making, including knowledge of the UN Atlas system for project management
Excellent knowledge in gender programming and on Ending Violence Against Women
Strong analytical skills
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
Required Skills and Experience
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
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage
Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Technical experience in eVAW/GBV; experience in SRHR is an asset;
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, Civil society organizations and/or donors;
Experience in leading/managing a team;
Experience in managing large and complex donor funded projects;
Experience working in the UN System and managing EU funded projects is an asset;
