National Consultant-Programme Officer –Safe City and Prevention Programmes

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Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women Ethiopia Country Office (ECO) Strategic Notes (SN) 2017-2020 and Annual Work Plan (AWP) focus on supporting the development objectives of the Ethiopia Growth and Transformation Plan II (2010/11-2014/15) in relation to Pillar 8 on equity and empowerment as well as being aligned with United Nations Development Assistance Framework (2016 –2020). The Country Programme Division under the leadership of the Deputy Country Representative manages the Programme support to Ethiopia including Joint Programmes. In its work for 2017-2020, UN Women ECO is focusing on four main development result areas: 1) Women supported to lead and participate in decision-making at all levels; 2) Women, especially the poorest and most excluded, are economically empowered and benefit from development; 3) Women and girls live a life free from violence; and 4) Governance and national planning fully reflect accountability for gender equality commitments and priorities. One of the priorities programme of UN Women ECO is Ending Violence against Women and Girls (EVAWG). In this area, UN Women works with key partners ranging from government, civil society and UN organizations in development and humanitarian settings to address legal gaps and strengthen policy frameworks with regards to protecting women survivors of violence and their rights; to expand the provision of legal and protection services to women; and to provide awareness raising initiatives on legal instruments and mechanisms and sexual and gender based violence. Under the prevention portfolio, for women and girls to enjoy greater freedom and rights within their community, the Programme will address the root and structural causes of the problem through effective prevention strategies that reduce social acceptance of VAWG and change discriminatory attitudes and behaviors. Beneficiaries and target communities include boys, girls, women, men, religious and traditional leaders, school communities. From 2019, UN Women Ethiopia is piloting two safe city and safe public spaces projects in Addis Ababa and Hawassa as part of UN Women’s Safe Cities and Safe Public Places for Women and Girls Global Flagship Initiative. Through the Programme, each participating city aims to create safe and empowering public spaces for women and girls free from sexual harassment (SH) and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls (SVAWG). Through a comprehensive human rights and evidence-based approach, cities develop practical solutions in four main action areas: ensuring that locally relevant and owned solutions are identified, strengthening laws and policies, investing in the safety and economic viability of public spaces, and fostering transformative social norms that promote women and girls’ rights to use public spaces free from Sexual Harassment and other forms of sexual violence (SV).

In this context, UN Women Ethiopia is seeking a Programme officer - Safe Cities and EVAWG Prevention programmes. While the position is based in the UN Women office in Addis Ababa, the role encompasses travel requirements in different regions of Ethiopia. Under the supervision of the EVAWG Programme specialists, the Programme officer is responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of safe city and preventio programmes for UN Women Ethiopia, including providing technical support to the implementation of the Strategic Note, managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of EVAWG, safe city and prevention overseeing and guiding people and budget management for the programme team, building partnerships and providing support in developing resource mobilization strategies, and managing knowledge building efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project management and implementation

• Coordinate scoping study to inform the development of a safe cities and safer public places programme aimed at eliminating violence against women, girls and boys in Addis Ababa and Hawassa
• Coordinate the implementation of the Safe Cities community engagement programmes and report on progress in accordance with the programme design and log-frame
• Lead the implementation of project’s activities including but not limited to scoping study assessment, project design, monitoring the implementation, evaluation and reporting, etc.
• Provide programme and administrative support in the preparation of project annual work plans, budgets, and proposals on project implementation arrangements
• Provide management and oversight to the supporting implementing partners and responsible parties for the project and ensure timely delivery of progress reports, adequate implementation of project activities and sharing of experiences between global safe cities initiatives and implementing partners on the ground
• Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to partners implementing primary prevention of VAWG
• Ensure UN Women's strategic and technical support to government counterparts, non-state actors and UN agencies through direct involvement and provision of advanced technical assistance and advisory services
• Identify capacity building needs of partners and develop corresponding mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives for partners
• Provide technical inputs to the adaptation and review of primary prevention of violence interventions from program partners
• Support the establishment and development of National Primary Prevention of VAWG strategies in partnership with UN Women’s government and CSO partners
• Support the development of new mechanisms to facilitate cross regional technical support and a community of practice around primary prevention of violence
• Work with implementing partners and responsible parties to ensure reports and assigned resources are used in accordance with quality and transparent standards
• Lead the coordination for submission and verification of FACE forms and timely report submission to acquit for cash advances provided to implementing partners
• Assist in developing ToRs for research and procurement of services in support of Safe Cities Programme
• Provide facilitation of project workshop for validation of the research conducted, project design, capacity building, etc.
• Any other duties as directed by UN Women management and programme supervisor.

2. Partnership building and coordination.

• Effective coordination and enhancement of partnership of the Safe Cities Programme stakeholders including but not limited to grassroots groups, government leaders, stakeholders, women’s associations, EVAW committees, police, supporting NGOs, donors, etc.
• Create and maintain partnerships with the relevant implementing partners, UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc.
• Network with other stakeholders and identify strategic avenues for more partnerships to upscale the project’s activities and results
• Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed
• Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners and subsequently manage implementation and reporting relations with partners and responsible parties
• 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
• Represent the Safe City Programme and liaise with donors, partners and relevant counterparts in all matters relating to the programme
• Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.

• Manage the portfolio of on-going project through technical monitoring and administrative and financial supervision ensuring the proper application of a monitoring system to track progress on program results and indicators
• Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results -based management tools
• Assist with project appraisal and evaluation according to results-based management requirements
• Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation
• Conduct field visits to supervise, coordinate and monitor field level activities of programme
• Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary
• Coordinate, Review and monitor the submission of implementing partner and responsible parties financial and narrative report
• In close collaboration with the country office Monitoring and Reporting focal person, maintain and update UN Women Corporate monitoring and evaluation and reporting platforms
• Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results, outputs and outcomes
• Participate in all relevant Results Groups meetings as delegated by the Deputy Representative or immediate supervisor
• Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports
• Support in the development of reports, proposals, case studies and other relevant documentation.

4. Advocacy, Knowledge and communication.

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to the thematic areas under her/his responsibilities
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
• Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on both thematic areas
• Compile briefing materials and prepare presentations for the EVAWG team
• Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers
• Advocate for enhanced women’s economic empowerment opportunities with partners, media and other stakeholders
• Work with UN Women Communication staff to ensure results, success stories and best practices from the programme are captured and widely shared

Competencies

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and quality substantive inputs 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;

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 women’s rights and women’s economic empowerment as a technical area as well as familiarity with the national development agendas and gender equality
• 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, law, political science, gender/women studies, Human rights, international development, rural development, economics, or in other related fields

Experience:

• At least five years of relevant experience in development, programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, partners’ capacity building and donor reporting of field-based projects
• Proven experience on cross-cutting issues, including field experience on gender equality, women empowerment and gender-based violence as well as women’s rights issues
• Proven Experience in the area of Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset
• Experience in Grant management and monitoring
• Experience in handling web-based monitoring and reporting platforms is an added advantage;
• Ability and willingness to travel in rural area for project implementation and monitoring of activities
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with partners, focusing on impact and result for the beneficiaries and ability to respond positively to feedback
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Amharic is required
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
• Please note that applications without a completed and signed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
• UN Women Personal History form (P-11) can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment

UNWOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.