UN WOMEN Jobs - 65450- UNWomen

UNWomen - Field Coordinator

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Erbil, IRAQ

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-May-2016

Application Deadline :

14-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One year

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 and violence 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 supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs and services needed to implement these standards.

In Iraq, the humanitarian crisis continues unabated as widespread violence and massive waves of displacement have put millions of people in need of assistance. Despite the government’s and international community’s efforts to consolidate support for an end to the crisis and reach vulnerable populations with assistance, the humanitarian needs are staggering. Of the thousands displaced in recent months, women and girls have been hit hardest, particularly those who have recently become female-headed households and the hundreds who have been victims of SGBV, including abduction, rape and torture in the hands of the Islamic State. Displaced women and girls have little access to basic subsistence resources in addition to desperately needed protection services, psychosocial support, and sources of income.

Iraq is the only country in the Arab States region that has developed and adopted a national action plan on SCR 1325 (January 2014). The National Action Plan highlights the vital importance of gender equality to the development of the community and society as a whole, and calls for women’s active participation in all fields of social, economic and political life, as well as in peace and security efforts. However, within the current crisis and prevailing social norms, there is little space for Iraqi women to participate in humanitarian planning and peace-building processes which would ensure that their needs and priorities are integrated in humanitarian response and reconciliation efforts.

Through the Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access & Protection in Crisis Response (LEAP) project, UN Women seeks to support displaced Iraqi women and Syrian women refugees safe access to livelihood opportunities while increasing the resilience of women and girls in areas liberated from ISIL. Particular attention will be placed on women and girl survivors of SGBV given the documented prevalence of this human rights violation in the current crisis as well as women-headed households. The programme will also aim to support Iraqi women’s role in peace-building and reconciliation processes, particularly through coalition building amongst women’s civil society on implementation of National Action Plan on SCR 1325.

The Field Coordinator will follow up on project implementation with implementing partners in the field and support the Project Manager in working closely with relevant stakeholders including government institutions and civil society. The incumbent will be expected to establish good working relations with relevant stakeholders including implementing partners to support a smooth implementation of the project and to develop potential future interventions. The Field Coordinator will report to the Project Manager in Erbil.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Erbil, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the project by:

Monitoring and reporting on on-going project activities, including ensuring budgetary formalities are carried out in line with the signed agreement and with regular visits to project sites;
Conducting regular field visits to monitor project implementation;
Establishing working relations with relevant partner NGOs in the area of responsibilities ensuring timely implementation of the project;
Identifying programme ideas and designing programs based on field visits and assessments in the areas of the project;
Conducting field assessments in Syrian refugee and IDP camps and setting up implementation of new programmes;
Assist the Programme Manager in the overral implemtantion of the project and donor reporting.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women;
Displays cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internet, etc.;
Ability to work with a wide cross-section of partners including Government, donors, I/NGOs and community-based organizations;
A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action;
Mature judgment combined with a proactive, resourceful and energetic approach to problem solving;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner;
Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness;
Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree in economics, international development, gender, social work or related discipline.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience working in coordinating, programming and reporting; previous experience the development or/and humanitarian sector, particularly on livelihoods and protection for refugees and displaced population;
Prior experience working with displaced population in similar post-conflict context is an advantage;
Prior work experience with UN Women is highly desirable;
Proven track record and experience in reporting and communicating results, and developing programme and project planning documents;
Proven experience or understanding of gender mainstreaming and issues of gender violence amongst refugees;
Understanding of Kurdish government institutions and policies and knowledge of NGOs working on the ground in Kurdistan.

Language:

Written and spoken fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic.