Spotlight Programme Coordinator

Contract

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Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UN Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer in the capacity of Spotlight Programme Coordinator will:

Manage the Spotlight Initiative Programme

• Manage the overall Spotlight Initiative work plan development and implementation according to the regional programme document; Ensure timely implementation;
• Lead the implementation of a results-based management and accountability approach to programme management;
• Lead programme oversight and quality assurance;
• Lead the development of annual programme delivery targets;
• Liaise with the Programme Technical Specialist in the Spotlight Technical Unit, regional counterparts, participating UN agencies (RUNOs – Recipient UN Organizations), EU Delegation, CSOs and other partners to ensure the Programme results are achieved and resources are managed;
• Organize and prepare Steering Committee meetings;
• Compile, prepare and present work-plans, periodic consolidated narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports;
• Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners and with the advice of Data & Monitoring Officer of the Office of UN Resident Coordinator;
• Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks.

Guide coordination with partners in Central Asia and other stakeholders

• Coordinate relationships with regional partners – in particular the members of CSO Regional Reference Group – to support implementation and expansion of the Spotlight Initiative, raise potential problems and provide solutions;
• Provide guidance to partners on establishment of performance indicators, and monitoring achievement of results;
• Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training, cross-partner learning, and capacity development initiatives.

Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the Spotlight Initiative

• Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects from the planning to the evaluation stages, with the advice of Data & Monitoring Officer of the Office of UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan;
• Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds by partners; conduct regular monitoring visits;
• Consolidate and write annual and quarterly reports; review and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
• Provide inputs from Spotlight Initiative programme activities and results to Programme reporting.

Manage financial resources and supervise personnel

• Supervise and manage a team of professional and administrative personnel, review performance and mentor/ coach personnel;
• Prepare budget revisions, and expenditure tracking and reporting;
• Oversee and monitor the allocation and disbursement of funds to participating partners.

Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

• Provide technical support to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
• Identify potential programmatic areas of cooperation, country needs and donors’ priorities and develop the relevant partnerships;
• Maintain excellent relations with donors and coordinate joint meetings with the agencies as required.

Advocate and facilitate knowledge building and management and communication

• Ensure documentation of the programme implementation process and products produced are in accordance with standards established for the Spotlight Initiative;
• Represent the UN in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Spotlight Initiative as necessary;
• Oversee the development of advocacy and communication strategies and lead their implementation, with the support of the Spotlight Communications & Monitoring Officer;
• Oversee the implementation of the Visibility Plan, with the support of the Spotlight Communications & Monitoring Officer;
• Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
• Contribute to the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally of the programme;
• Organize major events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.

Educational additional comments

Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required;

A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience remark

At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to thematic area;

Experience in managing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects;

Previous experience working in the UN system is an asset

Language skills

• Russian(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Equality Issues and /or SGBV issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Communicating for Impact;
• Inclusive Collaboration;

• Stakeholder Engagement;

• Leading by Example;

• Working in Teams;
• Thinking Analytically and strategically.

Functional Competencies

• Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong budget and finance skills;
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making;
• Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders;
• Leading, developing and empowering people/creating a culture of performance;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Good knowledge of UN programme management systems.

Fluency in English and Russian is required;

Knowledge of languages of Central Asian countries is an asset.

Competencies values

Commitment and Motivation, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Application procedure

If you have not yet registered in the UNV Talent pool, please apply by registering your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: Once you have created your UNV account by validating your email address, please complete all sections of your profile. Go to‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. If you are registered in the UNV database, please update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profileGo to ‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. Application deadline: 07-09-2021 Disclaimer United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals.