Duties and Responsibilities
Functions:
Design and develop programme strategies in the areas of Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action:
Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives on Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action;
Provide technical inputs to programme proposals for Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action;
Provide advice on contextualizing/ localizing programme documents related to Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action in line with Kenya country Office strategies, and knowledge products;
Coordinate proper monitoring and reporting for WPS and humanitarian action in collaboration with programme teams.
Manage the implementation and management of the Women, Peace, Security programme and Humanitarian Action Program:
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.
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 Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action 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 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.
Lead the team and manage financial resources of the Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action programme:
Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
Supervise the Women, Peace and security and humanitarian team; Mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments;
Ensure effective Team-Leadership and overall direction and management of the WPS – Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) portfolio and provide cross-cutting advice on coherence with other programmes;
Oversee recruitment processes as necessary.
Build partnerships and resource mobilization for Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action programme:
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 and Humanitarian action to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in Kenya:
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.
Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:
Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action;
Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action 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.
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 knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in the fields of gender equality, protection and humanitarian action, including humanitarian coordination;
Strong knowledge of the Kenya’s WPS and Humanitarian Context;
Strong networking skills;
Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising;
Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Strong analytical skills;
Ability to write policy papers, speeches, briefings;
Strong knowledge of programme development, implementation, results based management.
Required Skills and Experience
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 (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Technical experience in Women, Peace Security and Humanitarian Action;
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required;
Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
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