UN WOMEN Jobs - 111283- UN Women: Country Representative, Guatemala

UN Women: Country Representative, Guatemala

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UN WOMEN

Location :

Guatemala City, GUATEMALA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

02-Mar-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 Guatemalan government approved a new General Government Policy (GGP, 2020-2024), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and UN Women Strategic Note in Guatemala are aligned with the five programmatic pillars of the GGP. Among the actions for gender equality, the GGP prioritizes women’s economic empowerment and the elimination of all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres.

The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to UN Women Regional Director for the Americas and the Caribbean. Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative’s contributions as a UNCT member.

The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Guatemala Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) and the UNSDF in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programs and projects under the Guatemala CO. The Representative in Guatemala will continue existing partnerships and develop new initiatives with the Government, the UN system, women’s organizations and civil society organizations, the academia as well as non-traditional funders and the private sector in order to advance gender equality and women's empowerment and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the strategic country programme planning and development

Develop and implement strategic direction of the country office;
Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF;
Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programs and projects;
Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;
Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design.

2. Manage the Guatemala Country Office and people management

?Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; lead the bi-annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance, and technical support;
Responsible for Human Resources and people management in the Country Office;
Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy;
Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel and supervise personnel performance and professional development;
Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;
Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;
Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;
Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;
Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women’s regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women’s standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard.

3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country Team

Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners;
Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as required;
Actively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processes;
Actively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownership;
Ensure UN Women’s active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on development;
Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals;
Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard;
Participate in RC and UNCT members’ performance appraisal, as requested.

4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies

Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;
Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events;
Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women’s empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.

5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategies

Lead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;
Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;
Finalize donor reports and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.

6. Lead knowledge management, innovation, and capacity building

Manage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women’s communication strategy;
Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the CO;
Promote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;
Lead the production of knowledge products.

7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assets

Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements;
Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises, and assets;
Oversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements;
Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely and quality development and implementation of the Country Strategic Note and Biannual Workplan
Timely and quality delivery on operational goals
Timely submission of UN Women Country Reports, donor reports, and audit responses
Quality and level of engagement with UNCT, including joint planning, join programming, joint resource mobilization, joint advocacy working groups
UN Women is seen as a reliable and trustworthy partner by governments, donors, and civil society
Timely development and implementation of CO resource mobilization strategy, resulting in sufficient resources to implement Strategic Note
Performance of personnel, enabling work environment, security plans are in place and up to date, office produces quality knowledge products

Competencies

Core values:

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies

Excellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgrounds.
Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all.
Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in country.
Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them.
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makers.
Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking.
Strong knowledge of the UN system.
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising and develop strategies.
Excellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields 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 (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level,
Experience in gender and women’s issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission.
Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams.
Experience in leading a team.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Working knowledge of another UN official language will be an asset.
Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Application:

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

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.