Historique
UNDP has a three-year Project of support for the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) entitled “Supporting the strengthening of the promotion and protection of Human rights and Rule of Law through enhanced capacity of institutions in the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs”. The project aims to build the capacity of the ZHRC in this preparatory phase, as well as during the full operationalization period of the Commission. ZHRC was established as one of the constitutional bodies under section 100R of the Constitution. Commissioners were sworn in by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe on 31 March 2010 and May 2011. The Human Rights Act was passed in October 2012.The ZHRC is a new human rights oversight and accountability institution in the country, with no precedent upon which to base its Projects and priorities. There is need to strengthening the capacity of the Commission and its partners to deliver on their respective roles and mandates of promoting and protecting human rights in Zimbabwe. The overarching objective of this project is to support preparatory activities for capacity enhancement of the ZHRC in anticipation of the full and effective operationalization of the ZHRC. It aims to provide preparatory technical, advisory and financial support services to the ZHRC. Particular focus will be on enhancing cohesion and understanding of their role in the planning and management of the organization, as well as their interaction with the state, civil society and other stakeholders at a national and international level. In this regard, the ZHRC requires the services of a Project Coordinator to support the implementation of this project.
Devoirs et responsabilités
Support the implementation of the Project on “Strengthening of the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights”- Coordinate and work with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission in the implementation and monitoring of the Project, ensuring participation and coordination with relevant actors;
- Manage the implementation of this capacity building support Project, through developing work plans, budgets, monitoring and evaluation of plans, and resolving challenges that arise in the process in conjunction with the Commission;
- Manage day to day administrative matters of the Project;
- Manage the performance of consultants and specialist advisors engaged to support the Project;
- Manage Project implementation activities, including design of ToRs for consultancies in consultation with the Commission;
- Develop specific activities, including preparation of concept papers and agendas in consultation with the Commission;
- Develop Project frameworks and proposals;
- Provide secretariat, technical and advisory support services to the Project Board meeting, amongst others.
- Monitor the overall progress and performance of the support Project by ensuring proper planning, benchmarking and target setting;
- Provide quality analysis and substantive inputs to the development and management of the support Project, in close cooperation with GoZ and UN agencies;
- Monitor Project progress against annual and quarterly workplans and budgets;
- Monitor and evaluate activities implemented;
- Manage the accurate and timely narrative and financial reporting obligations on the progress of the support Project.
- Consolidate inputs from the Project, as required and ensure reports are provided to donors according to UNDP’s contractual obligations.
- Provide periodic updates to the UNDP ARR and the ZHRC on the implementation and work progress of the support Project.
- Provide technical and advisory support services to the ZHRC on the implementation of the support to capacity strengthening;
- Support policy dialogue processes and best practices on human rights protection and promotion with various stakeholders;
- Identify opportunities for enhancing resource mobilisation, knowledge and experience sharing in the ZHRC and develop relationships with other justice delivery coordinating mechanisms to provide opportunities for learning;
- Prepare information documents and codify data on human rights issues for the ZHRC including monitoring the implementation of recommendations by UN Treaty and Charter Bodies.
Compétences
Corporate Competencies:- Organizational Awareness
- Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring
- Working in Teams
- Communicating Information and Ideas
- Self-management and Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements
- Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning
- Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Operational Effectiveness and Expertise
- Displays knowledge of National Human Rights Institutions(NHRI’s) mandates, processes, procedures and international best standards
- Able to establish goals and priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor workplans
- Able to manage several tasks simultaneously in a high-stress work environment
- Displays ability to manage formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development Project
- Demonstrates practical knowledge in the field of human rights including capacity development approaches
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed, identify problems and opportunities
- Identifies clients’ needs and develops appropriate solutions
- Able to work independently and show initiative
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office and with stakeholders
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve goals and promotes good team spirit
- Initiates and maintains relationships with partners such as state and non-state actors
- Exhibits ability to work collaboratively and inclusively with counterparts
- Ensures effective coordination and cooperation with key partners
- Able to develop and implement joint workplans
- Demonstrates ability to mentor staff and provide guidance and support
- Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority
- Accurately judges the time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills
- Establishes and monitors progress against milestones and deadlines
- Possesses excellent communications skills, both spoken and written;
- Is able to articulate information and ideas in a clear and concise manner
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:- Master’s degree in Human Rights, Law, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Policy or related field.
- A minimum of 7 years progressive experience in National Human Rights institutions (NHRIs) and Project management, preferably with a focus on coordination and institutional capacity development of NHRIs.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating Human rights Projects including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) processes is an asset.
- Experience and knowledge of UN human rights system, African Human Rights System is an asset.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment. Wide experience of technical advisory support and overall capacity development, preferably in Africa.
- Demonstrated knowledge and supervisory experience in administration and operational areas highly desirable (financial, human resources, procurement)
- Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station
- Competent in usage of MS Office software (MS Word, Excel, Power-Point)
- Knowledge of Results Based Management methodologies would be an asset
FC: 30079