Programme Coordinator: National Gender Machinery Support programme

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

I. Position Information:

Post Title:Programme Coordinator: National Gender Machinery Support programme
Location:Kigali, Rwanda
Type of contract:Service contract
Post level:NO-B (SB4)
Duration of contract:One year
Deadline for application:Monday 28 May 2012 – 5 pm

II. Organizational Context/ Project description

1) Organizational context
Rwanda is among the countries that were selected in 2007 as one of eight pilot countries for the One UN initiative. The objective of the One UN pilot is to enable the UN System to provide a more effective and coherent response to the needs of the Government of Rwanda and its Development Partners. In order to effectively provide this coherence and effectiveness, the ONE UN in Rwanda encourages the development and implementation of joint interventions, during which a number of agencies come together to support key strategic initiatives at country level. The joint intervention to support the National Gender Machinery falls
within this category and is an initiative of UN Women, UNFPA and UNDP under the governance theme group.

2) Project description:
The intent of this joint intervention is to further strengthen the capacity of the National Gender Machinery
as a whole, specifically the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), the Gender
Monitoring Office (GMO), the Rwanda Women Parliamentarians Forum (FFRP) and the National
Women’s Council (CNF), for them to adequately promote the gender equality agenda at country level.

A key dimension of the joint intervention is to establish an effective Gender Machinery institutional framework to improve coordination by ensuring linkages and collaboration between and among stakeholders on gender equality issues; facilitate better utilization of resources; and avoid duplication and competition over limited resources.
The second dimension is to build the capacities of key constituent members of the National Gender Machinery by identifying sustainable capacity building strategies necessary for the development, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of gender issues in national policy frameworks, planning and budgeting processes. This would entail developing and strengthening partnerships with public, private and civil society sectors to implement gender policies and guidelines. The NISR would be a strategic partner, providing the Gender Machinery stakeholders with the required gender disaggregated data to carry out their respective mandates in monitoring gender equality progress and gaps in all sectors. The
joint intervention will also support the development by the National Gender Machinery of a long term Joint Communication and Advocacy Strategy for awareness-raising on gender equality issues and women’s rights.

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator for the NGM support Program will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager of the ONE UN portfolio in UN Women. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will:

1. Project management

•Provide overall advice, guidance and supervise the project delivery team of the National gender machinery;
•Facilitate broader consultations whenever advisory services are needed;
•Consult both UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP and the implementing partners to have their input whenever specific advisory services are needed;
•Provide technical support throughout the project cycle;
•Ensure the preparation of work plans for targeted activities with measurable performances;
•Provide the oversight of the budget management and timely disbursement of funds;
•Ensure the day to day management of project activities;
•Provide assistance to the project stakeholders to ensure that efficient and effective project
•administration, supervision and use of UN agencies project funds is carried out as required;
•Coordinate all procurement processes necessary for the implementation of the NGM Programme.

2.Capacity building

•Provide specific training to the project delivery team to enhance their key capacities to ensure that procedures, guidelines and procurement standards are fully respected during the implementation of the project;
•Coordinate and support national trainings and workshops that are in line with capacity building needs of national stakeholders.

3.Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation
•Assist the project delivery team to evaluate and monitor implementation of project activities;
•Establish benchmarks and indicators to measure progress made;
•Closely monitor the overall project progress, impact and risks and inform the technical committee
and steering committee members of any changes within the project environment which would affect foreseen and agreed upon expected outcomes.

4.Reporting

•Ensure that quality project progress and financial reports are prepared and submitted as may be required under cost sharing agreements with the UN agencies supporting the project;
•Provide assistance to elaborate the project quarterly activity/work plans, draft technical terms of reference, and support the recruitment of experts as required;
•Report periodically to UN Women, the technical committee and the Steering Committee on progress and status of implementation of activities;
•Report on project/programme results and progress towards outcomes;
•Ensure that the project steering committee (SC) meetings are convened and reported upon, at least twice a year, to report on project progress and approve subsequent activity/work plans;
•Ensure that project Technical Committee meetings are convened and reported upon prior to SC meetings or as necessary.

IV. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
•Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
•Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
•Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Development and Operational Effectiveness/Leadership

•Demonstrated knowledge of the economic environment and challenges facing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Rwanda;
•Fully proficient computer skills and use of software and applications customized for project management such as Microsoft Project;
•Knowledge of UN Women/UN procedures, rules, policies, regulations and practices would be an asset;
•Good drafting skills;
•Proven track record of analytical and problem-solving skills;
•Strong leadership and co-ordination skills with sound team management;
•Ability to work under pressure on multiple activities concurrently through tight deadlines;
•Ability to participate effectively in a team based, information sharing environment;
•Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
•Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
•Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
•Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported;
•Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve
operational
•Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
•Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations.

Knowledge Management and Learning
-Shares knowledge and experience
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas,
acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

V. Required skills and Experience:

•Education:
Master's degree in project management or relevant disciplines such as International Relations, Gender and Development, Public Policy or Administration, Governance or other related areas.

N.B: Specialized professional training in project management/development/implementation such as Prince2, ATLAS, Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications, or other internationally recognized project management certifications may be an asset

Experience:
At least five years experience of project/programme
management and administration of donor funded projects, preferably with the UN System or any other bilateral or multilateral donors;

Language Requirements:
Fluency in either English or French and working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is
mandatory!

HOW TO APPLY:
The complete version of this vacancy can be viewed at http://www.undp.org.rw/Vacancies.html
Qualified and interested candidates can view the vacancy and apply online at
http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment/

(UN Women regrets its inability to respond individually to all candidates. Only shortlisted and recommended
candidates will be further contacted)

Deadline for application is Monday 28 May 2012 at 5 pm

Please do not apply through our website for this vacancy