Project Manager, Women, Peace and Security

Contract

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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, alongside UNDP and UNFPA, is implementing a peacebuilding project titled ‘Sustaining Peace in Bougainville - Post-Referendum Support’ (2022-2025) in support of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. The Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) has three main pillars: weapons disposal, operationalizing Bougainville's new autonomy powers, and holding a referendum within 15 years of Bougainville's 2005 Constitution to provide guidance on whether the people wanted independence from PNG or some other form of governance. The referendum, held in December 2019, saw 97.7% of voters choosing independence from PNG, and the process was inclusive and genuinely representative of the people's will, with the results widely and peacefully accepted. Bougainville has entered the post-Referendum period, and negotiations are anticipated to take up to five years.

In the lead up to the referendum, efforts were made across Bougainville to support the peace process, remove weapons from communities, and reconcile those communities and groups divided by the conflict. Since the vote, the GoPOPNG and Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) have signed three key agreements negotiated between the two governments, namely the Sharp Agreement, the Wabag Road Map, and the Era Kone Covenant.

There is a clear expectation that in the post-Referendum context, Bougainville people will be more economically prosperous and will have sustainable livelihoods that bring in good revenue. However, there are very few formal employment opportunities within Bougainville, and even fewer opportunities for those in communities that remain outside the peace process. To avoid an over-reliance on the mining sector as the primary option for future economic development in ARoB, there is strong demand for investment in the agriculture sector, where 87 percent of the population work a livelihood cash crop (such as copra, cocoa, livestock, fisheries, and eco-tourism). Agriculture potentially offers more opportunities than mining and has lower barriers to participation. This support is critical to widening the economic base to activities that are rural and women-centric.

The overall objective of the UN’s support is to continue facilitating mutual and collaborative partnerships between the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to:

• Peacefully progress the implementation of post-Referendum priorities as determined by the two Governments.
• Support communities across PNG and Bougainville to understand and buy-into the outcomes of the post-Referendum negotiations and their implementation to support ongoing peace and inclusive sustainable development across PNG and Bougainville.

As part of this project UN Women is supporting Outcome 3: Peace-supporting businesses are established in collaboration with local governments to address spoilers of the Bougainville Peace Agreement with the following outputs:

• Output 3.1: Engage conflict-prone communities in inclusive, local economic development to support the continued implementation of an inclusive Bougainville Peace Agreement.
• Output 3.2: Strengthen the capacity of Community Governments in Bougainville to promote social cohesion and local economic development.

The aim of this work is to strengthen community cohesion and buy-in to the broader political elements of the post-referendum process by supporting the development of livelihoods’ opportunities, recognizing that economic development is critical for the future stability of Bougainville.

This outcome will focus on promoting local economic development (LED) in conflict-prone/fragile communities in Bougainville by working with communities to identify market opportunities that link to the drivers of conflict. This approach provides a peacebuilding strategy that seeks to disrupt cycles of violence through socially and materially incentivising non-violent alternatives that promote conflict resolution, positive social identities and status, in conjunction with material gain. In addition, this approach will provide an economic incentive for outlier and conflict-prone communities to connect into regional economic processes, which will serve as an entry point for these communities to be brought into the post-referendum process through awareness-raising activities.

Reporting to WPS Programme Specialist, the Project Manager exercises overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions under this project. The Project Manager 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 Women, Peace and Security in Bougainville

• Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to Women, Peace and Security in Bougainville.

2. Manage the implementation and management of the Women, Peace and Security portfolio in Bougainville

• 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 personnel 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 women, peace and security portfolio in Bougainville; 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 office donor and UN Women reports.

5. Manage the people and financial resources of the women, peace and security portfolio in Bougainville

• Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
• Supervise Programme Analysts, Programme Assistants, consultants and other support staff where relevant; Mentor and coach personnel 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 substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.

7. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the WPS in Bougainville;
• Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to WPS in Bougainville 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 WPS in Bougainville.

Competencies

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Strategic Note
• 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
• Quality reports and timely submission
• Regular communication with other agencies and partners
• Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives

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
• Strong knowledge of women, peace and security, particularly in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
• 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 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 women, peace and security;
• 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 Tok Pisin is required;
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;