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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