International Consultant -Programme Specialist, Women, Peace and Secur

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 women, peace and security
• 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 staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
• Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
• Manage technical assistance and capacity development to WPS 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 women, peace and security 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.
• Manage the monitoring and reporting of theWPS 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.
• Manage the people and financial resources of the women, peace and security programme
• Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
• Coach staff and conduct performance assessments;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.
• 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.
• Contribute to inter-agency coordination on women, peace and security to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in Sudan
• Provide technical support to the 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.
• Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the 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

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Strategic Note;
• Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security;
• Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
• Relations with partners and stakeholders.
• Quality reports and timely submission
• Regular communication with other agencies and partners
• Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives.

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

• 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 women, peace and security
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies

Education

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required.

Experience

• At least 15 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 Women, Peace and Security, Women’s Political Empowerment and Leadership;
• Extensive experience in supporting the development of NAPs on UNSCR 1325
• Experience in training various stakeholders on WPS
• Proven experience facilitating high level consultative workshops for Governmental Institutions and CSOs
• Experience working on inclusive politics in a fragile context, with demonstrated ability to deliver.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language.