Antecedentes

  1. Design and develop programme strategies in the area of Women, Peace and Security
  • Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
  • Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to WPS.

       2.Manage the implementation and management of the Women, Peace and Security programme

  • Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
  • Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
  • Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
  • Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
  • Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.

      3. Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners

  • Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
  • Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the WPS programme; respond to any potential problems;
  • Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.

      4. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project

  • Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results based management tools;
  • Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;
  • Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
  • Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports.

      5. Manage the people and financial resources of the Women, Peace and Security programme

  • Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports.
  • Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists; Mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments.
  • Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

      6. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

  • Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
  • Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
  • Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.

      7. Contribute to inter-agency coordination on Women, Peace and Security to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women      programmes with other partners  in the country

  • Provide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
  • Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects' capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.

       8. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

  • Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to Women, Peace and Security;
  • Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Women, Peace and Security as necessary.
  • Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation.
  • Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning.
  • Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on Women, Peace and Security.

Deberes y responsabilidades

  1. Design and develop programme strategies in the area of Women, Peace and Security
  • Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
  • Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to WPS.

       2.Manage the implementation and management of the Women, Peace and Security programme

  • Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
  • Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
  • Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
  • Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
  • Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.

      3. Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners

  • Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
  • Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the WPS programme; respond to any potential problems;
  • Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.

      4. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project

  • Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results based management tools;
  • Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;
  • Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
  • Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports.

      5. Manage the people and financial resources of the Women, Peace and Security programme

  • Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
  • Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists; Mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments;
  • Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

      6. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

  • Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
  • Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
  • Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.

      7. Contribute to inter-agency coordination on Women, Peace and Security to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women      programmes with other partners  in the country

  • Provide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
  • Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects' capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.

       8. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

  • Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to Women, Peace and Security;
  • Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Women, Peace and Security as necessary.
  • Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation.
  • Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning.
  • Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on Women, Peace and Security.

Competencias

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

  • Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
  • Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
  • Strong knowledge of the Women Peace and Security agenda including Security Sector Reform
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong Networking skills
  • Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
  • Ability to coordinate and liaise with government and national stakeholders including the army and security sector
  • Ability to negotiate and interact with donors

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

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education and certification: 

  • Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field 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 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical support to national stakeholders on Women, Peace and Security including Security Sector Reform;
  • Demonstrated experience working on gender mainstreaming with the security sector in Jordan including the Jordan Armed Forces and the Public Security Directorate;
  • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and donors;
  • Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
  • Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required;

Application:

Interested individuals must submit the following document to demonstrate their qualifications. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment.