UN WOMEN Jobs - 82500- Project Coordinator for Women Economic Empowerment

Project Coordinator for Women Economic Empowerment through Climate Smart Agriculture

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Lilongwe, MALAWI

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

04-Feb-2019

Application Deadline :

28-Dec-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 Months

Languages Required :

English

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.

Reporting to Women Economic Empowerment Programme Specialist, the Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Women Economic Empowerment through Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Project which includes coordinating relationships with national partners and stakeholders, and the monitoring and reporting portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the Women Economic Empowerment through CSA Project

Coordinate the overall Project work plan development and implementation according to Strategic Note/ programme document;
Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports;
Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners;
Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks.

2. Guide coordination with national partners and other stakeholders

Coordinate relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Women Economic Empowerment through CSA Project, raise potential problems and suggest solutions;
Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives, as needed.

3. Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the Women Economic Empowerment through CSA Project

Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on projects from the planning to the evaluation stages;
Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds; conduct regular monitoring visits, as required;
Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Provide inputs from Women Economic Empowerment through CSA project activities and results to Country Office reporting.

4. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

Provide inputs to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.

5. Advocate and facilitate knowledge building and management and communication

Document the programme implementation process and products;
Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the programme;
Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.

Deliverables of the Assignment

National/district level partners identified to manage the project
Target population for the CSA project identified and their profiles developed
Monthly and quarterly reports compiled for the project
Financial reports and liquidations from partners compiled
Partner assessments conducted
Programme stakeholder meetings conducted

Competencies

Core Competencies:

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

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agronomy, or agribusiness, or agricultural irrigation is required, a master’s degree with the above-mentioned background is a plus.
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to thematic area;
Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects is an asset.
Ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English