UN WOMEN Jobs - 89007- Country Representative

Country Representative

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

01-Mar-2020

Application Deadline :

06-Jan-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

D-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year extendable depending on performance and budget availability

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 the Regional Director, Asia and the Pacific, the Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the India Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programs and projects for each country under the India CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the strategic country programme planning and development

Develop and implement strategic direction of the CO;
Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note;
Identify planning and programme needs, opportunities and approaches to strengthen UN Women country presence and relevance;
Provide strategic advice and leadership to UN Women’s Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional and country direction;
Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;
Engage and collaborate with senior partners in the UN System.

2. Manage the India Country Office

Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;
Oversee and approve programme work plans and the optimum and appropriate allocation and use of resources; 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;
Manage the performance of staff under supervision; provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership to staff and provide performance feedback and coaching to staff under supervision;
Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.

3. Represent UN Women in UN inter-agency coordination

Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC);
Support 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 Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and in an enhanced response to national partners;

Lead joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women’s human rights;
Provide leadership and guidance to the UNCT in supporting enhanced response to national partners in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment;

Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, resource mobilization, 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

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.

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 that 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. Knowledge management, innovation and capacity building

Manage the development and implementation on CO communication plans, based on UN Women’s communication strategy;
Approve the 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 staff members;
Lead the production of knowledge products.

Key Proformance Indicators:

Timely and quality development and implementation of the Country Strategic Note and Annual Work Plan

Timely and quality delivery of operational goals
Timely submission of UN Women Country Reports, donor reports and audit responses

Quality and level of engagement with UNCT, including joint planning joint 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
Performance of staff
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

Functional Competencies

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 knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in country
Excellent knowledge of UN system
Ability to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the country
Excellent networking skills
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in international development, public administration, public policy or other relevant social science fields is required.
A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.

Experiences:

At least 15 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in aid development cooperation, some of which is in gender and women’s issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programs or UN Mission;
Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams;
Experience in leading a team.

Language:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language 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/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-p11-personal-history-form.doc?la=en&vs=558. 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.