UNDP Policy Specialist - LGBTI Inclusion Jobs in South Africa
UNDP Policy Specialist - LGBTI Inclusion Jobs in South Africa
BackgroundThe application deadline for this post has been extended.
Candidates who have already applied do not need to reapply as they are still under active consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to overall “Inclusive Governance Initiative” planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in accordance with UNDP rules and procedures:
Oversee the relationship between UNDP and its four core CSO implementation partners in the Inclusive Governance Initiative;
Ensure that activities managed by the four core CSO implementation partners are executed according to agreed action plans and within established budgets, in accordance with the UNDP-CSO Agreements;
Promote knowledge sharing and coaching among the four core CSO implementation partners;
Ensure timely submission of programmatic and financial reports by the four core CSO implementation partners as well as providing timely feedback on reports to the partners;
Lead the development and implementation of the overall project monitoring system, encompassing the work of UNDP and its partners in the Inclusive Governance Initiative;
Manage the relationship with UNDP’s external evaluation contractor(s), ensuring
timely delivery of quality evaluation reports;
Ensure that results and lessons from monitoring and evaluation are integrated into strategies and workplans of UNDP and its partners;
Prepare periodic reports to Inclusive Governance Initiative donors
Design & implement communication and knowledge sharing strategies for the “Inclusive Governance Initiative”:
Develop and manage an overall communications strategy for the Inclusive Governance Initiative, including attention to communications inside and beyond UNDP;
Develop and manage specific processes for risk monitoring and for crisis and controversy communication and response;
Access and share relevant good practices from and with a broad range of stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into project implementation;
Institutionalize best practices and knowledge sharing among Country Offices, core CSO partners, and other stakeholders, including active participation in UNDP and other relevant networks (e.g., communities of practice) and social media;
Contribute to briefings as needed for Country Offices; the HIV, Health and Development team (at regional and global levels); the Regional Bureau for Africa; and development partners.
Provide advisory services, guidance, and capacity development support to UNDP Country Offices and their in-country partners in government and civil society:
Provide timely and quality technical advisory support, guidance and facilitation support to relevant UNDP Country Offices, and UN Country teams more broadly, in their activities related to the Inclusive Governance Initiative, including relevant support to government and national entities;
In relevant countries and in response to country office demand, support the mainstreaming of LGBTI inclusion into other UNDP work on HIV/health, governance, sustainable development and poverty reduction, human rights, and gender equality, in collaboration with technical partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
Coordination
with other UNDP initiatives and with external stakeholders:
Coordinate and build effective partnerships & synergies with other relevant UNDP initiatives and projects, including those focused on HIV key populations, gender, inclusion and human rights.
Identify, build relationships with, and seek to achieve synergies with relevant projects and initiatives outside UNDP;
Support resource mobilization efforts, resulting in concrete contributions to results and enhanced financing for the Initiative, other UNDP projects, and wider efforts to support LGBTI rights and inclusion in the region.
Competencies
Core
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Communication & relationship management
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
People management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Technical/Functional - Primary
LGBTI inclusion in Africa
Catalyzes new ideas, methods and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Development and public health programming
Catalyzes new ideas, methods and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Capacity strengthening of government and civil society partners
Catalyzes new ideas, methods and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Human Rights Monitoring and Advocacy Representation
Catalyzes new ideas, methods and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Knowledge management
Catalyzes new ideas, methods and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Advanced university degree in relevant field such as public/business administration, gender/sexuality studies, public health, law, or international development studies, or an undergraduate degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Africa.
Demonstrated experience of working with African civil society groups involved in LGBTI inclusion and rights or closely related fields, such as HIV among key populations.
Demonstrated experience in working on programmes that interact with government officials at national, sub-regional and/or regional levels.
Knowledge and experience of collaborating with (or working within) UNDP and/or UN agency is an advantage.
Relevant publications are an advantage.
Language Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese an asset.
Other
Willingness to travel to UNDP Country Offices.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Non-Smoking environment
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Policy Specialist - LGBTI Inclusion Jobs in South Africa
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