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The Programme Analyst will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of UN Women ESARO’s Strategic Note as it relates to the EVAW Portfolio, which includes support to disability mainstreaming and regional efforts on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The Analyst will be responsible for monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures in line with UN Women rules and regulations. The Programme Analyst will work closely with the EVAW Programme Specialist, EVAW Unit consultants, Regional Office and Country Office colleagues, sister UN agencies, civil society, development partners as well as other stakeholders across the region, ensuring successful UN Women ESARO implementation of its EVAW portfolio. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute technically to the development of EVAW portfolio in the ESA Region;

• Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Identify opportunities for ESARO and CO interventions on EVAW in the region based on emerging trends and practices;
• Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on EVAW to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women efforts with other partners across the ESA region, including support to disability mainstreaming and regional efforts on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, among other areas.
• Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the EVAW Portfolio;

Provide technical inputs to the development and monitoring of the biannual workplan and budget;

• Lead the implementation of programme activities as per the biannual workplan and Strategic Note;
• Manage communication and documentation of engagement with the EVAW Reference Group, including through timely sharing of minutes from meetings, preparation of presentation and resource materials for periodic sharing with members and maintaining files;
• Coordinate as relevant the establishment and management of partnership agreements, including development of calls for proposals, the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners, and review and monitoring the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
• Coordinate the selection and engagement with UNTF Grantees in ESA region.

Provide substantive support to the management of people and finances of the ESARO EVAW Unit;

• Monitor budget implementation and prepare budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
• Track progress against planned expenditure, including support for procurement processes;
• Contribute to recruitment and supervise consultants, as relevant.

Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;

• Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
• Prepare inputs for relevant documentation such as issue summaries, meeting papers, briefing notes, talking points, and donor profiles;
• Prepare inputs for donor briefings, partner and other public events, as delegated.
• Draft concept notes and proposals, plan, co-facilitate and document consultative co-creation processes, as relevant.

Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to EVAW in ESA region;
• Coordinate and organize advocacy events, dialogues, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of EVAW knowledge management, from generation and co-creation of knowledge on EVAW, exchange and uptake of knowledge on EVAW across ESA.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and quality substantive inputs to EVAW portfolio activities;
• Timely and quality substantive inputs to workplans and budgets;
• Adherence to UN Women standards and rules;
• Timely monitoring and tracking of EVAW portfolio results;
• Collaborative relationships within ESARO, with country offices, partners and stakeholders nurtured;
• Timely organization and documentation of events and activities;
• Quality knowledge and advocacy products developed and shared.

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:

• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations;
• Good analytical skills;
• Good knowledge of technical area;
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.

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 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in EVAW programme/project development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity development;
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based approaches to EVAW;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with regional bodies, CSOs and/or donors is an asset;
• Experience with preparation of research and analysis on EVAW is an asset;

Closing: 19 July 2022

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Objectives of the assignment:

This consultancy work is expected to support COTLA to strengthen its governance structure through the finalization of key governance documents and processes

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work:

Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, the consultant will work in close liaison with UN Women technical staff and COTLA Foal Points from the East and Southern Africa Regional Office, and other offices as relevant. The Consultant will be required to coordinate and work closely with COTLA leadership in the review, revision and finalization of the COTLA Operational Manual, development and finalization of Member By-Laws and the establishment and initial convening of a Board of Trustees. The Consultant will be required to report back to UN Women on progress against the work above to guide the entity’s future partnership with COTLA. UN Women will provide all preparatory documentation in a timely manner and linkages with Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA) at the start of the assignment. UN Women will meet all travel-related expenses including a return economy ticket, Daily Subsistence Allowance and related accommodation costs as need may arise guided by the corporate travel policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In liaison with COTLA Leadership (i.e. Convenor General and 3 Deputy Conveners Generals) review the COTLA Operational Manual following the COTLA Steering Committee inputs for finalization;

• Lead the COTLA Leadership into development, review and finalization of the members by-laws seeking and incorporating recommendations of the COTLA Steering Committee members;
• Lead all coordination efforts guided by the COTLA Leadership in calling for consultative meetings with the Steering Committee, on the Operational Manual and the proposed By-Laws;
• Seek COTLA Steering Committee consent and approval for the revised Operational Manual and Members By-Laws through their leadership;
• In consultation with COTLA Leadership, guide the COTLA Steering Committee in the nomination process of the proposed Board of Trustees;
• Provide legal guidance to the COTLA Leadership meeting in reviewing and selecting Board of Trustee Nominees;
• Support COTLA Leadership in organizing the Board of Trustees Meeting;
• Brief the Board of Trustees during the first meeting on COTLA’s institutional governance framework; 
• Assist COTLA Steering Committee seek Board of Trustee’s approval for all documents including and not limited to the Operational Manual and By Laws;
• Provide UN Women a report of successful completion of tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in International Development, Human Rights, Law or related field, with a strong expertise in gender and governance;
• Relevant first level degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in the development sector, preferably related to women’s rights and gender equality;
• Demonstrated understanding of policy and legal frameworks on gender equality and human rights and guiding non-governmental organizations;
• Proven experience supporting organizational development and governance of regional or continental organizations;
• Demonstrated experience in establishing governance structures for non-governmental organizations working on issues affecting women and girls, with hands on experience liaising between executive, membership and oversight governance structures;
• Experience working with traditional leaders and customary authorities in Africa would be an advantage.

Closing: 11 July 2022