Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for analyzing and assessing EC financial policies, funding trends, and budgetary planning cycles related to EC financial instruments and thematic programmes
- Designs and develops systems for improved coordination and information sharing with UNIFEM staff on fundraising entry points and contacts
- Coordinates packaging of high quality project proposals
- Prepares and advises on finalizing of agreements with the EC
- Represents UNIFEM in the UNBT FAFA Working Group and engages in dialogue with the EC regarding FAFA (Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement)
- Tracks debates in EU Parliamentary Committees (Development, Budget) regarding cooperation with UN
- Advises and guides UNIFEM programme managers with respect to EC requirements on visibility, verification missions, evaluations, etc.
- Vets UNIFEM SRO concept notes, programme fiches, reports, to ensure quality control and compliance with EC submission guidelines
- Advises UNIFEM staff on opportunities to engage in relevant EC processes and planning cycles (e.g. mid-term reviews of Country Strategy Papers)
- Develops and tailors training for UNIFEM staff on EU rules and procedures
- Lead for training for UNIFEM on EC funding guidelines and procedures
Competencies
Managerial: Experience in results-based and rights-based programming (Results-based Management and Human Rights-based Approach to Programming). Experience in evaluation of programme and projects.
Technical: Substantive knowledge of EC and UNIFEM strategies/approaches as well as rules and regulations with respect to programming and operations
Client Orientation - Ability to identify clients' needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with donors and other partner agencies; Fosters linkages with key internal clients and other UN agencies and strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders.
Communication - Excellent personal and professional communication and presentation skills, with strong representational abilities. Builds strong relationships with both internal and external actors - cultivates productive relationships with donors, and other partners. Displays cultural sensitivity and adaptability - communicates effectively with and relates to people of different cultures, demonstrating an ability to see issues from other perspectives
Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to lead and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor; ability to build trust through operating with transparency and creating an open, positive and enabling environment; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced University degree in a development-related area of study.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in programme development and management; gender expertise
- Strong familiarity with the UN system as well as the policies and rules guiding European Commission support to international programmes
- Proven record in programme management and results based programming
- Proven advocacy, analytical and writing skills
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required, knowledge of other European languages an asset