• Programme Management Functions
• Ensuring high quality, on-demand policy advice, technical support and coordination with key partners;
• Conceptualizing, guiding, and/or mobilizing attention for innovative and catalytic programming on gender equality and women's empowerment with strategic partners;
• Staff and Resource Management in the sub-region.  

• Monitoring the development in the region in terms of trends directions and issues with regard to gender equality and human rights for women, as a basis for UNWOMEN's programme
• Leading the management and implementation of the UNWOMEN Annual Work Plan for the Caribbean sub-region, and its individual countries as per corporate policies, guidelines and requirements, full responsibility and accountability for UNWOMEN's financial resources allocated to the sub-region, from both core and cost-sharing funds, as well as other funding modalities (Trust Funds) through all stages of results-based planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, reporting, integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of UNWOMEN financial and human resources in the Regional Office
• Support the Regional Centre in its oversight to the management and operations of the Haiti Country office
• Explore opportunities for joint programming and initiate or contribute to the process.

• Provide policy advice for governments, civil society, UNCT/agencies and other external partners, keeping abreast of updated global developments.
• Feed into national, regional and global policy making or advocacy fora using the evidence from the field based work.

• In collaboration with the Human Resources Center, and in line with the UN and UNWOMEN rules and regulations, the RPD will ensure effective management of staff in the subregional office and Haiti country office. The RPD will also provide support to staff supervised by him/her such that they may meet their development needs, as per UN standards

• In line with the principles of the delegation of authority, the RPD ensures proper financial management of, and accurate and timely reporting on UNWOMEN's resources

• Provide strategic and data inputs into programme activities, including budget preparation exercises for UNWOMEN.
• Ensure and prepare products and results, handovers and consultations; effective and efficient management of partnerships with government and NGO partners

• Build strong relationships with government of countries in the sub region, as well as with civil society organizations and regional inter-governmental organizations.
• Liaise, negotiate and collaborate with bilateral and multilateral donors, international foundations and corporations to maximize results in terms of country programming and towards securing funds for UNWOMEN programmes
• Chair inter-agency groups on gender or women's human rights where entrusted.
• Support coordination of gender equality programming through UNCTs' work such as UNDAFs by using various tools such as gender score card.
• Promote a positive and accurate image of UNWOMEN in the region through participation in policy and programme to foster cooperation and collaboration between and among governments, UN and donor agencies on gender issues.
• Build strategic alliances with women's organizations within the region in order to support their work and to create visibility for the issues being pursued by the organizations

• Provide support for gender sensitive UN country-level programming processes such as UNDAF, leadership of the Gender Theme Groups, and contribution to UN planning and coordination exercises.
• Staff and Resource Management in the Sub-Region
• The OIC will be accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of UNIFEM financial and human resources in the Subregional Office including:
  People Management:  In line with the UN rules and regulations pertaining to human resources management, security of staff in the regional office and country programmes which are under the ambit of the sub-regional office.
• Strategic Management: Ensures effective and efficient management of partnerships with UN, government and NGO partners

Impact of Results:

• The functions of the OIC RPD Caribbean position will ensure programme continuity and enhance the mandate of UNWOMEN in the Caribbean sub-region resulting in the UN Women´s work as a leading agency on women's rights in the region by becoming more visible and highly recognized.

• Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNWOMEN
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without displaying favoritism

• Possess and demonstrate substantive professional depth in the area of women's human rights
• Knowledge of UNWOMEN and the UN system
• Proven ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Strong management and conflict resolution skills with ability to coach mentor and develop staff; proven record of building, manage and evaluate staff
• Demonstrate competence in resource mobilization and fundraising
• Demonstrate ability to use knowledge management strategies to promote effective decision-making and a coherent approach to policy making, and intra/inter-organizational collaboration
• Apply knowledge information and best practices from within and outside of UNWOMEN
• Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes in results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes
• Build strong relationships with client; focus on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to convey complex concepts to different stakeholders in a clear and concise style
• Outstanding coordination skills: Ability to manage activities concurrently, work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Able to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
• Display a high level of respect, diplomacy and tact when dealing with government officials, donors and other stakeholders

• Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences and/or any relevant disciplines related to International Development or International Relations, International Legal studies, Human Rights, Gender Equality and Women's Human Rights.

• At least 10 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Caribbean geographic region.
• Experience in project development/ management and coordination, as well as in budget preparation.
• Knowledge in gender and development issues.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Working ability in another UN language is an asset.