UN Women Programme Specialist, Gender & Community Security Jobs in Nigeria

UN Women Programme Specialist, Gender & Community Security Jobs in Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and management of gender and community security project:

Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage implementation of planned activities

Manage the technical implementation of the project; ensure synergies with other UN Women projects in the North East, and the wider Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPSHA) programme

Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports, as relevant

Organize project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.

Lead on technical assistance and capacity development to project 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 gender and community security project

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 project:

Manage the monitoring of project implementation and finances using results-based management tools

Oversee field missions and produce reports on monitoring missions

Write quarterly reports and donor reports

Contribute to donor and UN Women reports.

Build partnerships and contribute to inter-agency coordination to achieve coherence and synergy with other partners:

Foster a working partnership with the relevant security institutions and government counterparts to facilitate implementation of the project

Contribute to inter-agency coordination activities by attending relevant 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

Build and maintain close liaison with relevant donors and other actors with similar or complementary initiatives

Support advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations

Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to gender and community 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 gender and community security.

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and quality 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

Strong relations with partners and stakeholders

Quality reports and timely submission

Regular communication with other agencies and partners

Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives.

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 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 humanitarian/stabilization projects

Substantial technical expertise of mainstreaming a gender perspective in humanitarian/stabilization programmes; experience with community security projects desirable

Familiarity with engaging with security actors in humanitarian contexts

Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset

Experience working in the UN System is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required

Knowledge of Hausa is an asset.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN Women Programme Specialist, Gender & Community Security Jobs in Nigeria

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