UN WOMEN Jobs - 62922- National Protection Program Associate(Famale Only)

National Protection Program Associate(Famale Only)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Kabul with travel to provinces, AFGHANISTAN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

25-Jan-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women is dedicated to advance gender equality and women’s human rights in Afghanistan. Staff and consultants of UN Women Afghanistan are expected to contribute to a professional working environment in which the strengthening of national capacities and human potential is prioritized. Respect for diversity and human dignity is required, as is the active pursuit of a collaborative and inclusive approach to both internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues and partners.

UN Women has three programmatic pillars: EVAW, Economic and Political Empowerment, and Coordination and Advocacy. Focus areas within the EVAW Pillar, in which this position is placed, are: protection from and prevention of VAW, including access to justice; EVAW advocacy and support to Women Protection Centers and Family Guidance Centers; legal reform, and; support to the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) on VAW initiatives. Significant work is also done in partnership with civil society, both as implementing partners and as advocates.

The EVAW Pillar supports national counterparts – including MoWA, key line ministries, Parliamentary bodies, and civil society- in implementation of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan (NAPWA) and Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) in the areas of legal protection, rule of law and women’s human rights. The Pillar builds on partnerships developed with MoWA, other line ministries, local government entities in the justice, interior, social protection and health sectors, NGOs and community based groups to strengthen legal protection mechanisms that are socially and culturally sensitive to Afghanistan’s context.

The EVAW Pillar provides support to both MoWA and the civil society organizations in developing and implementation of protection mechanisms for women at risk of violence or being target of violence.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Protection Program Associate will support the EVAW pillar activities related to:
1) Providing grants to women protection centers 2) Support to Ministry of Women’s Affairs in coordination and monitoring of WPC works; and 3) Support the process of engagement of EVAW Special Fund Advisory Board members in the area of women’s protection. The function is focused in contributing to building sustained capacity within the government and civil society addressing violence against women and ensuring protection mechanisms are properly in placed and accessible to the women of Afghanistan. She will support advocacy and technical support to women protection centers through Ministry of Women’s Affairs, and facilitate initiatives aiming at building the capacity of service providers in the area of women protection including the civil society organizations.

Under the overall guidance of the UN Women EVAW Pillar Deputy Program Manager and direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the post will serve as support staff for the Pillar’s daily responsibilities in relation to women protection; addressing the implementation of the EVAW law and the WPC’s Regulation as part of the program activities of the EVAW Pillar including planning, implementation and reporting of the mentioned tasks, providing administrative and technical assistance in management of the grants provided to implementing partners including monitoring of the implementation of the project, supporting the preparation of annual and periodic reports of the EVAW pillar. The post will closely work with the international EVAW Specialist..

The post is also responsible for ensuring its outputs are : (i) compliant with UN Women policies and regulations; (ii) contributing to effective systems to support program delivery and growth; (iii) accountable to organizational values and principles; (iv) and contribute to an enabling workplace environment in which staff potential is maximized.

Key Results Expected:
Support EVAW Pillar in management of women protection programme
•   Assist EVAW Pillar in planning and management of protection grants implemented by civil society implementing partners
•   Support the EVAW pillar in administration of call for proposals
•   Receive, analyze and summarize quarterly and annual progress reports from implementing partners and provide necessary feedback for improvements
•   Maintain an up-to-date database of NGO grantees, applicants, other NGOs and stakeholders
•   Assist in conducting capacity building trainings for MoWA/DoWAs and protection implementing partners.
•   Assist in organizing and documenting internal and external meetings
•   Support provision of technical and financial support to MoWA Women Protection Directorate including supervision of legal and protection advisors.
Support monitoring and reporting of the women protection programme
•   Assist the M&E Officer in planning and implementation of women protection programme M&E activities
•   Conduct monitoring visits to Women Protection Centres.
•   Support M&E Officer in overseeing the implementation of third party monitoring plan.
•   Support EVAW Pillar in providing technical and financial support to MoWA’s Women Protection Directorate in coordination and monitoring of Women Protection Centers.
•   Contribute to the preparation of quarterly, annual and donor reports

Provide administrative support to the EVAW Pillar
•   Support communication with EVAW Special Fund partners and members
•   Support documentation of the decisions of the EVAW Special Fund Advisory Board
•   Administer the EVAW SF email address and facilitate communication with partners and stakeholders
•   Process advances to protection IPs, in accordance with UN Women policy and internal control framework.
•   Tracking of outstanding advances and prompt follow up of overdue Financial Reports.
•   Review of Financial Reports received, review expenditure against source documents maintained by the protection IPs and raise any significant issues with the supervisor for resolution.
•   Maintain proper filing systems of programme activities.
•   Any other tasks assigned by management.

Competencies

•   Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•   Strong and proven integrity, time management and work prioritization skills;
•   Understanding of UN WOMEN procedures, rules and regulations an asset;
•   Capacity to take initiatives and work both independently and as part of a team.
•   Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, tact and courtesy in relation to gender equality and women’s rights, development principles and projects, implementing partners, and national and international personnel of varied nationalities and backgrounds.
•   Excellent communication skills, written and oral, in English and Dari and/or Pashtu.
•   Commitment to upholding the organizational values and principles of UN Women Afghanistan.
•   A proven ability to liaise with a myriad of stakeholders and partners, including government, civil society, international organizations and grassroots organizations
•   Ability to travel inside the country.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Sharia, Human Rights, Social Science, Management, Public Administration, Organizational Development or related field, with four years of relevant experience or High School degree with six years of relevant working experience

Experince:

•   Familiarity with international instruments pertaining to human rights, particularly women’s rights;
•   Ability and experience in working with a variety of development partners, preferably those working on EVAW or women-related programs
•   Understanding of women’s rights issues within an Islamic context
•   Experience preparing reports, note-taking, and general document management.
•   Computer skills (Ms. Office, internet and mailing), advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in professional written and speaking English and local language Dari and/or Pashto.