ONU Femmes recrute 01 coordinatrice de programme, Femmes Paix et Sécurité dans la région du G5 Sahel

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Programme,

Provide technical inputs to the development of the annual workplan and budget.
Support the implementation of programme activities supporting women-led organizations and movement building.
Support the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of implementing partners.
Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.

2. Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to partners implementing the Programme,

Identify opportunities for capacity building of women-led organizations and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to them.
Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
Build and manage relationships with national partners and country offices to support implementation and expansion of the programme, 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.
Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

3. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme

Manage the monitoring of programme implementation and finances using results-based management tools;
Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances from Implementing partners.
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.

4. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts.

Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Women Peace and Security in the G5 Sahel;
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 Women Peace and Security in the region.

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

Experience:

At least five years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
At least five years of technical experience in gender issues, focus on women peace and security is preferred;
Experience coordinating and liaising with government and/or donors is an asset.
Experience in leading/managing interventions supporting women civil society organizations and networks is a strong asset.
Ability to administer and execute administrative processes.
Strong IT skills. Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, ATLAS, etc.) is an asset
Experience working in the UN System is an asset;

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Closing date: 09 September 22