UN WOMEN Jobs - 69734- Project Associate

Project Associate

Publié pour le compte de

UN WOMEN

Lieu :

Rabat, MAROC

Type de contrat :

Service Contract

Date de commencement :

02-Jan-2017

Date limite de candidature :

18-Dec-16 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

SB-3

Durée du contrat initial

1 year

Langues requises :

Arabe Anglais Français

Durée prévue de la mission :

1 year

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

This 3-year programme (2015-2018) aims to respond to new challenges and opportunities with regards to gender equality and women’s empowerment, with particular emphasis on engaging men and boys and re-visiting masculinities. It seeks to understand the root causes of gender inequalities and to address them through an innovative bottom-up approach. With the overall goal to enhance gender equality in the region, the programme intends more specifically to contribute to the following

Understand the root causes of gender inequality in order to develop evidence-based advocacy and awareness-raising tools

Strengthen the capacities and networks of GEWE civil society organizations, with a particular focus on the sustainability of new and emerging movements

Develop community-based solutions to promote gender equality based on innovative approaches and South-South exchanges

While the programme adopts a regional perspective, it will focus on four targeted countries: Morocco, Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine. It will take advantage of UN Women added value and build on lessons leard from previous programmes on GEWE at the regional and national levels

The Project Associate will provide support in the implementation of UN Women’s “Men and Women for Gender Equality” Programme, in support of the country programme coordinator

Devoirs et responsabilités

Summary of Key Functions:

Support in the formulation of programme Strategies
Support programme coordinator in project management and reporting
Support to the management of the sub-grant fund
Administrative and Financial Management Support
Facilitation of Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Key activities expected:

Under the guidance and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer supports the technical management and ensures smooth operating of the Project.

Functions:

Support in the formulation of Programme Strategies

Support the Programme Coordinator in the implementation of the Programme’s strategic and operational objectives; exchange information on behalf of the Programme Coordianator as required, with field missions, and partners in the UN system

Provide programme support in the preparation of programme work plans, budgets, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements

Review relevant documents, reports and e-mails; identify problems to be addressed and pro-actively initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties;

ensure follow-up action on individual cases

Identify sources, and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers

Support in Project Management

Implementation of the control mechanisms for development projects through monitoring of budget preparation and modifications
Create projects in Atlas, prepare required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project
Support the Project Team in the financial management of the Project
Provide guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects, tracking use of financial resources
Provide necessary information for the audit of programmes/projects and support implementation of audit recommendations
Organize, compile and process information from donors, Regional Office, and programme team, as inputs to various databases and documents
Support the Programme team in the tracking and reporting on mobilized resources
Organize and participate in the weekly program meeting and take note of decisions made/follow up actions

Support to the management of the sub-grant fund

Support in the design and formulation of the fund structure and mechanism;
Participate in the selection process of CBO’s to receive the funds;
Provide guidance to partner organizations and CBO’s implementing and/ or receiving the fund;
Organize follow-up meetings and field visits associated with activities implemented through the fund;
Provide regular reporting on the fund including obstacles, challenges and guidance

Administrative and Financial Management Support to the Programme Unit

Support the Project Team in the financial management of the Project;
Ensure maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed; transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas;
Prepare cost sharing, and trust fund agreements, follow up on contributions and resource mobilization efforts.
Organize and participate in the weekly program meeting and take note of decisions made/follow up actions
Support in organizing workshops and events
Support collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation at PAC submissions
Support in drafting program reports and updates, including consolidation from COs
Support in the set up of an effective system for the call for proposal for the small grants to be launched in January 2017 (specific for the women and men for gender equality program)
Create e-requisitions and receipts in Atlas
Support in the clearance of Face Forms/advances and provide guidance to partners
Support in budget monitoring and budget revisions
Monitor a tracking system (procurements, LTAs, SSAs, events management) and coordinate with the operations team

Facilitation of Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Support synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices related to programme management;
Support synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in programme;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Support organization of training for the office staff and partners on programme and operations related issues

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies

Strong skills in drafting, writing, and editing;
In-depth knowledge of governmental and political systems and women’s rights issues;
Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies

Management and Leadership:

Demonstrates excellent judgment, particularly with regard to being able to prioritize according to importance and urgency;
Highly organized, with particular ability in devising systems to ensure follow up ;
Enjoys multi-tasking and managing several projects at one time;
Focuses on impact and result;
Ability to work as a positive and valued member of task teams and demonstrates conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
Displays High level of discretion.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree, and Master’s degree is an added asset, in Development, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights Law, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience is required.
Prior relevant working experience in project management as well as specific experience in gender-related initiatives will be considered an asset.

Language requirements:

Fluency (written and spoken) in French, English and Arabic is required.