Job Description
Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance
- Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
- Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme.
Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance thematic area programme
- Provide technical inputs on women’s political participation to the annual workplan and budget;
- Lead the implementation of programme activities;
- Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
- Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partner
- Coordinate and provide technical support on women’s political participation in the implementation of programme activities;
- Develop technical knowledge products
- Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance thematic area programme;
- Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.
Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project
- Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools;
- Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results, outputs and outcomes;
- Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.
Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance thematic area programme
- Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
- Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;
Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies
- Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
- Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles;
- Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.
Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance thematic area to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
- Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related relevant activities under the portfolio by drafting background reports and briefs.
Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
- Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to women’s political participation under Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance thematic area;
- Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, training, workshops and knowledge products;
- Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance thematic area.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
Functional Competencies:
- Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Good knowledge of Results Based Management
- Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
- Good analytical skills
- Good knowledge of gender responsive inclusive governance, specifically on women’s political participation
- Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
Job Specification
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 in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required.
- Experience in the Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance, especially on women’s political participation is required
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
- Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Nepaliis required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
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