Program Specialist (EVAW)

Overview

Oversee and implement EVAW programme initiatives effectively

You have:

• Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required.
• 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.
• Fluency in English and Dari is required.
• Technical experience in ending violence against women.
• Experience coordinating and liaising with partners and/or donors is an asset.
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 4,480 USD.

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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.

Reporting to the Programme Manager- Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW), the Programme Specialist responsible for the implementation of the EVAW portfolio; providing advisory and programme development services to the Strategic programme direction, overseeing programme coordination and leading policy development. She/he will have budgetary and professional responsibility within the programme. The position engaged with key partners on programme related issues and initiatives. Review s programme and donor reports. Leads high-level advocacy initiatives and knowledge management. Provides guidance and vision on technical capacity development. The Programme Specialist is also responsible for ensuring synergies of various programmes and initiatives in the office, where applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide advisory and programme implementation oversight for key EVAW programme components:

• Lead implementation and delivery management of the EVAW programme, including design and formulation of programme initiatives within area of responsibility;
• Identify areas for support and intervention within the EVAW team and overall programme.
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of practices to ensure sound management and staff oversight to effectively meet programme obligations;
• Provide programme advisory support to the Office Management within areas assigned;
• Ensure overall quality control of the programme.

Oversee programme coordination and lead policy development. Has budgetary and professional responsibility over programme:

• Finalize and manage the annual work plan and budget and oversee implementation;
• Ensure adherence to standard UN Women procedures in planning and implementation of programmes;
• Ensure synergies within and across other programme teams;
• Oversee technical implementation and conceptualization of programme;
• Finalize programme (progress) reports for submission.

Engage with key partners, civil society and donors on programme related issues and initiatives:

• Guide, strengthen and maintain strategic partnerships and linkages with partners;
• Represent UN Women at high-level programme meetings;
• Implement office partnership and resource mobilization strategies.

Manage systems for M&E and reporting:

• Finalize reports for submission;
• Develop proposals, briefs, background documents and concept notes related to the programme;
• Oversee programme quality control and identification of potential challenges;
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation systems are properly spelt out in implementing documents and agreements and implemented in practice
• Oversee the overall monitoring and evaluation of the programme.

Lead knowledge management and advocacy:

• Represent UN Women at high-level programme advocacy events as requested;
• Oversee organization of high-level advocacy campaigns in programme;
• Develop and support the implementation of a knowledge management strategy within the EVAW programme.

Provide guidance and vision on technical capacity development:

• Develop and manage a capacity building plan with partners and key technical advisors linked to the programme.
• Organize capacity development initiatives as required;
• Act as a resource person for training and workshops.
• Coordination capacity-building efforts across

Management:

• Responsible for programme budget and implementation.
• Supervise programme team, including acting as mentor/coach, perform staff performance reviews, ensure capacity development of staff members by suggesting development opportunities;
• Supervise technical consultants.
• Perform other tasks as required by the EVAW Program Specialist.

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to liaise with a myriad of stakeholders and partners, including civil society and donors
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development programmes
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Ability to lead teams and show conflict resolution skills
• Openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, tact, and courtesy in relation to gender equality and women’s rights, ending violence against women and overall development principles, implementing partners, and working in an international environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of the legal, social, cultural, and political context of Afghanistan and its relation to gender-based violence.

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 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 progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects;
• Technical experience in ending violence against women.
• Experience coordinating and liaising with partners and/or donors is an asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
• Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Dari is required;
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;
• Knowledge of Pashto is an asset.

Due to high sensitivities related to the provision of essential services by UN Women Afghanistan Office to VAW survivors, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application:

• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from Application and recruitment process | About us: Careers at UN Women | UN Women – Headquarters Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Inclusion Statement:

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