WLPP Programme Specialist

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support implementation of Women’s Leadership and Political Participation interventions.

You have:

• Experience in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required
• Excellent organizational, administrative and effective time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and to maintaining high quality standards.
• Proven ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and implement projects and tasks, set priorities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of contacts.
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Reporting to the Project Manager of Women Leadership and Political Participation (WLPP) section, the Programme Specialist is expected to collaborate with the WLPP program team to support the implementation of WLPP interventions, specifically aiming at addressing violence against women in politics, and contribute to the communications initiatives through creatively and innovatively, supporting the development and designing of knowledge products on the WLPP portfolio.

Under the direct supervision of the WLPP Project Manager, the UNV Programme Specialist will undertake the following tasks:

Under the direct supervision of the WLPP Project Manager, the UNV Programme Specialist will undertake the following tasks:

1. Provide technical support for the implementation of the Women’s Leadership, Political Participation portfolio

• Support the design and implementation of WLPP initiatives with a focus on addressing violence against women in politics, including the development of project proposals, review of training materials, and programmes. • Provide technical support to and technically oversee the implementation of programme activities with partners in the area of women’s leadership and political participation. • Contribute to the design of research initiatives, data generation, and development of knowledge products on issues related to violence against women in politics and women’s leadership and political participation.

2. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring, reporting and documentation in women’s leadership and political participation.

• Monitor progress of implementation of activities using results-based management tools in collaboration with the Monitoring and Reporting Analyst. • Participate in and draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results as per the outputs and outcomes. • Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaigns, events, trainings, and workshops. • Provide inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports. • Provide inputs to the development of knowledge products, transform technical reports, research findings, including end of project evaluation into clear, coherent outputs (project briefs, success stories, policy briefs etc) in collaboration with the Communications Analyst.

3. Contribute to building partnerships, coordination and resource mobilization strategies • Contribute to the Country Office resource mobilization efforts by reviewing concept notes and proposals, ensuring the integration of women political participation, disability inclusion, and women's empowerment. This includes exploring and establishing partnerships with potential funders to support the implementation of the objectives outlined in the Country Program Document. • Provide technical and coordination support in meetings and key events, including the preparation of background documents and writing and dissemination of relevant minutes and notes to support follow-up. • Support coordination groups, including the WLPP group of the Development Partners Gender Group and WLPP CSOs group through organizing members meetings, preparing and disseminating agendas, minutes, and follow-up to ensure timely implementation of action points.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

• Experience in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required • Excellent organizational, administrative and effective time management skills. • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, plan and coordinate work and other activities internally and externally. • Strong attention to detail and to maintaining high quality standards. • Proven ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment, to perform effectively in a constantly changing environment with competing activities and demands, and to effectively serve as a team member. • Demonstrated ability to organize and implement projects and tasks, set priorities, co-ordinate and monitor assignments to maximize efficiency and quality. • Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of contacts internally and externally and deal effectively with diverse situations which require good judgment, tact and diplomacy. • Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written), including ability to draft, proofread and edit correspondences and ensure quality of written outputs.

Tanzania's living conditions are a blend of modern and traditional, with notable disparities between urban and rural areas. The country is generally considered safe for travellers, boasting a relatively low crime rate compared to many other countries in the region. While the cost of living in Tanzania is relatively low compared to Western nations, it can still be high for those in urban areas or expatriate communities. Basic goods and services like food, fuel, and housing may be costly for lower-income groups, and there is often a significant gap in the quality of life between wealthier urban areas and rural regions. Tanzania is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups and cultures, and the country is renowned for its friendliness and hospitality. Social life typically revolves around family, community, and religious practices. Swahili, the national language, serves as a unifying force among the various ethnic groups. Most of the population resides in rural areas, where agriculture remains the primary economic activity. Tanzania is a union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, collectively forming the United Republic of Tanzania. The capital city, Dodoma, is where most government ministries are based. In July 2020, Tanzania officially graduated to a lower-middle-income country after its Gross National Income (GNI) per capita surpassed $1,036.

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