Programme Specialist, Women Peace and Protection

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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. The UN Security Council resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), unanimously adopted in October 2000, stressed the importance of the equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security. In the years since, seven additional resolutions on women, peace and security (WPS) have been adopted.

UN Women works to support women’s engagement in peace and security to promote improved implementation, and monitoring and reporting of global commitments on women and peace and security, including as set out in Beijing Platform for Action and in Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015), relevant Statements by the President of the Security Council, as well as related accountability frameworks established by the UN system. The resolutions on sustaining peace (S/RES/2282 and A/RES/70/262) offer a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding that prioritizes supporting capacities for peace across the conflict cycle. The UN Women works to strengthen the capacity of actors engaged in inclusive peacebuilding and national dialogue processes to enhance women’s participation and influence and to secure gender-equality outcomes.

In Somalia, the Government and the CSOs have taken a number of initiatives to operationalize the WPS agenda. The Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development (MoWHRD) with support of UN Women, UNDP and other development partners has led the development of the Somalia Women’s Charter. UN Women Somalia also supported the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development in developing a draft National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and the Somalia Women Charter. The plan is in draft form and expected to be finalized by September 2021.

UN partners in Somalia operationalizes the above through Joint Programming Initiatives (JPs) developed to achieve transformative results for gender equality and women empowerment in line with the UNSCF 2021-2025, NDP-9, National Action Plan on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, Somalia Women’s Charter and the draft National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. The JPs also responds to the expanded agenda for SCR 1325, Beijing+20 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Women, Peace and Protection Joint Programme funded by the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) aims to promote women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding processes in Somalia, particularly within decision-making and leadership roles, and to sustain peace at national and community level by engaging, empowering and capacitating women through legislative provisions, policy interventions, and strengthening and establishing infrastructures for peacebuilding. The Joint Programme will empower women as leaders and changemakers and promote the role of women-led organizations in peacebuilding, particularly at the grassroots level. It seeks to promote inclusive processes and exchange of knowledge among practitioners with integration of youth and through establishing early warning systems to prevent conflict and sexual violence in armed conflict. The Joint Programme also intends to accelerate and strengthen the implementation of the WPS agenda, notably through addressing negative social norms, working closely with key government counterparts including the MoWHRD, the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation (MoIFAR) and other stakeholders, e.g., clan elders, religious leaders and women leaders, young women and civil society groups, at both national and grass-roots levels.

Reporting to the Country Program Manager, the WPP Specialist exercises overall responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and technical support to the Women, Peace and Security Joint Program interventions under the WPS portfolio. The Programme Specialist works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ and ESARO staff, UN partners, Government officials and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under the portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the implementation and management of the Women Peace and Protection programme:

• Ensure day-to-day administration of the Women, Peace and Protection (WPP) project to ensure that the workplan for 2022-2023 is timely implemented at the Federal level and Federal Member states.
• Develop annual workplans
• Develop terms of reference for consultants and advisors who will be working towards programme delivery.
• Coordinate and work closely with the WPP project staff and focal persons at the UNDP, UNSOM, Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development (MoWHRD) at the Federal and FMS and contribute to building synergy and smooth implementation.
• Provide Technical Advisory Support to the Women, Peace and Security Program;
• Provide programme advisory support to the Office Management and relevant partner agencies within the Women Peace and Security areas;
• Serve as an expert resource to UN, Government and CSOs partners on Women Peace and Security;
• Participate in the Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings.

2. Manage the monitoring, reporting and knowledge management of the programme/project:

• Manage the process of monitoring the programme/ project implementation of activities and finances using results-based management tools;
• Analyze project progress against the RRF and develop mechanisms to ensure that the project remains on track.
• Prepare and launch Request for Proposals and Call for Proposals (RFPs and CFPs) and support the review of the proposals and progress reports for the implementation of the WPP project.
• Identify good practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
• Prepare and finalize quarterly reports, annual reports, donor reports, Newsletter, web-write-up focusing on results, output and outcomes;
• Coordinate and review the inputs from the UN, Government and CSOs partners in relation to the PBF WPP Program, consolidate and finalize the donor reports;
• Lead the development of knowledge management strategies and methodologies and implement and oversee capacity building on Women Peace and Security.
• Build, manage, and expand relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Women Peace and Protection programme; respond to any potential problems;
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;

3. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:

• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
• Finalize relevant documentation on donors and develop potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
• Analyze and research information on donors, finalize substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
• Support the establishment and Coordinate the PBF WPS CSOs Reference Group and other related forums, convene meetings, minute taking and follow-up on action points;
• Organize periodic consultations with key stakeholders, women leaders, women CSOs, human rights experts and UN partners to gather inputs, as necessary.
• Organize technical level discussions with government and other national stakeholders
• Prepare WPP project financial and budget variance reports
• Undertake missions to all Federal Member State project locations on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure midterm and end term evaluations are undertaken

4. Manage inter-agency coordination to achieve a coherent and aligned presence for the Women Peace and Security in Somalia:

• Provide substantive technical support to the Country Program Manager on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees;
• Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and CSOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts;
• Take part in technical and review meetings of the UNCF Results Group, NDP-9 pillars and related processes and similar exercises related to the RC system;
• Prepare substantive inputs to UNCF and other reports, as necessary.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and quality programme strategies and contributions to Strategic Note;
• Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget, workplans and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security
• Strong and clear leadership/ supervision of team;
• Partners and other stakeholder provide positive feedback on advisory and technical services;
• Quality reports and timely submission;
• Quality of advocacy, communication and knowledge management initiatives;
• Resources mobilized;
• Strong relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

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

• Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them;
• Excellent knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making;
• Excellent knowledge in Women Peace and Protection;
• Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation;
• Strong networking skills;
• Ability to negotiate and interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• 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

Professional 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 Women Peace and Protection
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies 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 is required;
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

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