UN WOMEN Jobs - 105592- Policy Specialist- Women Peace and Security

Policy Specialist- Women Peace and Security

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UN WOMEN

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Apr-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination 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.

The scope of work of the Regional Policy Specialist in the UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office requires experience and in-depth understanding of Women Peace and Security (WPS) in the Region, to translate UN Women's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan into effective programmes and results on the ground. It also requires developing and maintaining strong partnerships, including with relevant Government counterparts, regional bodies, UN organizations, financial institutions, donors, the private sector, and CSOs.

Under the supervision of the Regional Policy Advisor, Governance, Leadership, Women, Peace and Security, the Regional Policy Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and managing the UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional WPS portfolio. S/he is leading the development of women peace and security programmes (regional and country-level) and providing policy support and capacity building to UN Women staff, country offices and partners in the Region, including through knowledge generation and the establishment and strengthening partnerships. S/he leads a dynamic and results-oriented regional team, and work in close collaboration with the broader regional programme and operations team, UN Women HQ and country-level staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors, the private sector, other UN Agencies, and civil society, ensure successful UN Women programme implementation, including through joint programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the development of regional and country-level programmes in the area of Women Peace and Security (WPS)

Oversee the development and implementation of regional programmes and project on WPS
Provide technical inputs to programme proposals from country offices;
Provide advice on contextualizing/ localizing programme documents, country strategies, and knowledge products;
Coordinate monitoring and reporting for WPS in collaboration with programme teams.
Provide strategic planning support for regional activities and strategies addressing WPS and their incorporation into Regional Strategies and annual work plan.

Provide capacity building support to Country Office/Multi Country Office on WPS programming

Provide substantive technical and policy support to country office and multi country office programme teams in developing and strengthening WPS portfolio: Country Office Strategic Plans, Annual Workplans and programmes;
Develop, implement and monitor capacity building initiatives for Country Offices.
Provide technical support to partners on implementation of WPS programmes and projects;
Provide technical policy advice to WPS programme/project managers

Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with stakeholders, regional/ international actors and development partners:

Build, manage, and expand relationships with reginal and national partners, including development partners to support implementation and expansion of the Women, Peace and Security programme;
Provide technical advice to partners and oversee capacity building opportunities and initiatives;
Produce periodic updates, briefs and analysis on regional/country dynamics of the Women Peace and Security portfolio to be used by stakeholders, CO and HQ;
Closely liaise with relevant colleagues at County/Regional offices and HQ.

Manage the resource mobilization strategy for Women Peace and Security in the region

Participate in the implementation, monitoring and periodic updating of the resource mobilization strategy on Women Peace and Security in the region;
Finalize relevant documentation on donors and develop potential opportunities for resource mobilization.
Provide technical support to field-based presences in the region in mobilizing resources for the implementation of Women Peace and Security portfolio;

Review budget management for Regional Office WPS programmes and manage people:

Lead and supervise WPS team, including by performing personnel performance reviews and ensuring ongoing capacity development of personnel by suggesting development opportunities;
Monitor budget and financial delivery of the WPS programme to ensure timely allocation and utilization of resources, in line with UN Women rules and regulations and against agreed targets and expected results and using appropriate business management systems;
Ensure effective information flow, communication and coordination between offices, programmes and projects.

Oversee monitoring and reporting for the WPS portfolio:

Oversee the monitoring of progress against mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators;
Gather information and prepare reports on progress of programme implementation for donors, including technical reports and periodic (quarterly/annual) progress reports;
Provide technical support in the preparation of audits and evaluations and follow up on the implementation of audit and evaluation findings and recommendations related to the regional WPS portfolio.

Oversee the design of WPS in the region and the development of relevant knowledge products:

Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to WPS;
Work closely with and provide advice to regional/ national bodies and interagency groups that influence national and regional policies related to WPS;
Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
Research, develop and present analytical reports, research papers, briefing notes, background papers, summaries, correspondence, and knowledge products on WPS.

Key Performance Indicators

WPS programmes are implemented in line with Strategic Notes and Annual Work plans and budgets;
Programme teams adhere to UN Women’s Rules, Regulations, policies and procedures, using a results-based management approach;
Timely and quality technical advice and support;
Quality reports and other strategic documents are drafted and submitted in a timely manner;
Strong relationships are built and maintained with various partners and stakeholders.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Excellent knowledge of women peace and security;
Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them
Ability to synthesize programme performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation;
Strong networking and partnerships-building skills;
Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative research, and use evidence to inform policy advocacy and technical advice;
Excellent analytical and communications skills; ability to write high-quality papers, speeches, briefings and reports;
Strong knowledge of UN programme management systems.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification

Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, Gender is required
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage

Experience

At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, including programme design, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building.
Technical experience in Women Peace and Security, preferably with field experience in managing and/or overseeing related programmes, including policy development.
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.
Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in programme development and programme writing;
Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
Proven experience in leading teams effectively.

Language

Fluency in English is required;
Working knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Please attach a completed P11 to your application. Kindly note that applications without a completed and signed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

UN Women Personal History form (P-11) can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment .

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If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)