UN WOMEN Jobs - 18576- Gender Responsive Budgeting Project Officer

Gender Responsive Budgeting Project Officer

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2010

Application Deadline :

31-Aug-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 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

Kenya has through its vision 2030 made explicit commitments towards ensuring gender equality, the vision specifically mentions the unequal distribution of resources as a key challenge towards equity and towards achieving development. As part of vision 2030, the government of Kenya aims to reduce the number of people who live in absolute poverty by 2030. The five year medium term plan outlines a number of key policy actions, reforms, programmes and projects that the government intends to implement. The plan identifies gender mainstreaming as key flagship project under the ministry of Gender.

Budgets are important instruments for operationalizing government commitments towards gender equality and women's rights in national, regional and international agreements. The Kenyan government, through its five year medium-term plan (MTP) identified as a priority the introduction of gender mainstreaming into all government policies, plans and programmes to ensure that the needs and interests of women, men, girls and boys are addressed.
In 2008, UNIFEM in partnership with CIDA and the National Commission on Gender and Development (NCGD) commissioned a study on GRB in Kenya. As a follow-up to the study, UNIFEM and the National Commission organized workshop bringing together key actors in GRB in Kenya. One of the key outcomes of the workshop was to agree on a taskforce to act as a steering group for the coordination of GRB work in Kenya and provide inputs to a country programme document development by UNIFEM.

To support the process of coordinating the GRB task force and the National Commission on Gender and Development, UNIFEM is recruiting a GRB Programme Officer. The GRB Programme Officer will be working with UNIFEM's Gender and Governance Advisor and GGP programme team under the direct supervision of the UNIFEM Country programme manager for Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical advice to the National Machineries and the gender budgeting task force on gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting within the Planning and budgeting framework of Kenya
Based on a sound analysis of the budget process in Kenya, advise on the entry points for ensuring that gender mainstreaming is embedded in the planning and budget processes
Build capacities of the various members and institutionalize the gender budget task force
Support the National Machineries and the gender budgeting task force in undertaking sector based gender analysis
Support the National Machineries and other oversight bodies in translating gender analysis findings into budget analysis and the budget process
Support the gender budget task force in developing evidence based advocacy and lobby strategy for policy influence
Facilitate the implementation of the activities of the current GRB work-plan with the various partners and stake-holders (civil society groups, GOK, gender machineries, and other institutions)
Monitor the progress of the work and in collaboration with UNIFEM staff in Kenya; develop annual work-plans on GRB in accordance with UNIFEM strategic plan and the Gender and Governance strategy
Participate in the periodic GGP planning processes and ensure that GRB work is aligned to the overall GGP work-plan
Until such a time as proper modalities are established, provide a secretariat for the GRB task force
Use analysis conducted within the sectors to develop a plan to transform plans and budgets to integrate Gender responsiveness
Conduct a capacity assessment of civil society groups(including those under the current GGP programme), gender machineries and Government of Kenya Staff currently implementing or interested in implementing gender budget work with a specific emphasis on three areas:
- GJLOS sectors
- Education sector
- Local and devolved funds
Based on the outcome of the assessment, develop a plan for potential partnerships for long-term GRB work and to strengthen the capacity of the identified groups
Represent UNIFEM in gender responsive budget meetings organized by the GRB task force and other actors in Kenya
Coordinate the various analyses conducted for the Gender budgeting advocacy and ensure that knowledge is shared and used with the gender budget task force and other key stake-holders in Kenya
Any other duties as requested by Country Programme Manager

Competencies

Corporate

Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNIFEM's values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNIFEM
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional

Good understanding of the Gender budgeting work in Kenya
Good understanding of the Government of Kenya Planning and budgeting frameworks
Good understanding of programme finances and demonstrated experience of formulating, tracking and reporting against budgets
Strong analytical skills
Excellent in time management, demonstrated capacity of multi-tasking, and working effectively under pressure for extended periods and meet strict deadline
Demonstrated experience of working in challenging knowledge-based and results based management environment
Ability to engage substantively with networks of professionals in Public Finance Management and others in this field
Proficiency in applying knowledge tools and products to work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Ability to work independently and be able to effectively interact with various constituencies
A strong team player, willing to lend a hand to other team members and partners when required
Good skills in using office software applications, intranet and internet based applications
Resourcefulness, initiative and a high sense of responsibility

Required Skills and Experience

5 years of experience in Gender and Governance or Gender responsive budgeting issues at the national level
Master's Degree in Gender and Development or Public Policy or Development Studies or Economics with Gender as a component from a recognized University