Programme Support , Gender and Human Rights (Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls)

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Gender and Human Rights. The Programme Assistant shall be responsible for the management of specific interventions of the programme:

• Support the Spotlight Team/ Gender team with the implementation of the project’s activities in accordance with the annual work plans and towards achieving the project outputs and outcomes;
• Assist with support in partnership building , regular follow up with national authorities and civil society groups/think tanks involved in multi-sectoral gender programming , including revision of CO deliverables and results;
• Assist in providing guidance and support to UNDP implementing partners/responsible parties, carrying specific activities within the project;
• Give inputs to quarterly progress reports and contribute to the drafting of annual and bi-annual project reports;
• Assist the Spotlight Team to prepare and organize workshops, training and meetings with partners and key stakeholders;
• Assist in the documentation and reporting on programme activities, writing meeting minutes, mission and training reports
• Support research to inform preparation of talking points, concept notes and other documentation
• Support the development of news stories and briefs for the website and newsletters, and the production of advocacy materials
• Assist the UNDP Country Office (CO) in developing a Gender Equality Strategy, and provide support to mainstream gender in projects across all units in the CO.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• Bachelor Degree in Development studies, Conflict Studies, Security Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or other related field with top tier grade;

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (0 to 2 years) in Human Rights, Gender, and Development, including project management in development;

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Human rights, Gender equality and the advancement of women Area of expertise details:

• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development, especially through gender equality, and to serve others;

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams