Project specialist- Gender and Land Management

Description of task

The Project Specialist will be based at UNWOMEN and will adhere to the terms of the organization, under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist on Women Peace and Security and the overall guidance of UN Women Deputy Country Representative, he/she will a) engage and coordinate with the national level stakeholders of the joint project; and b) provide technical support on participatory and inclusive gender-responsive programming and management.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include the following:

Management, Coordination and implementation of the project

• Manage the implementation of the Joint Project “Sustaining Peace and Reconciliation through Strengthening Land Governance and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms” and

support the day-to-day management of the implementation of the joint project, in particular realisation of the agreed work plan (Annual and Quarterly Work Plans) including those of partner agencies.

• Finalize the annual workplan, M&E plans and budgets and manage their implementation;
• Manage the technical implementation of the project; provide technical advice; forge synergies with other UN Women’s thematic teams and UN Agencies;
• Review partner financial and narrative reports as required;
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management and monitoring of performance indicators;

• Ensure effective communication among the UN entities involved and implementing partners and keep them abreast of implementation status at all time.
• Ensure steering committees’ decisions are followed up;
• Ensure communication of Board meeting decisions to all Board members on time;
• Effectively communicate and coordinate peacebuilding related initiatives;
• Build, manage, and expand relationships with national partners to support implementation of the joint project;
• Serve as an expert resource to partners and provide technical advice;
• Implement and oversee capacity building initiatives;
• Provide partners with advanced technical assistance, training and capacity development initiatives;
• Manage Programme Consultants;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary;
• Provide the necessary support and technical guidance to the project implementation partners to ensure achievement of outputs as per the approved work plan.
• Undertake monitoring visits (including joint monitoring) and document findings and recommendations for improved project/programmes delivery.
• Organise activities and provide support to strengthen capacity of project implementation partners—government counterpart and CSOs, women’s groups both at national and regional levels, in particular organise trainings, workshops, exchange visits in project implementation and thematic areas;
• Ensure delivery of project quarterly reports, annual reports, financial reports and any other donor required reports on a timely manner;
• Monitor project risks as initially identified in the Project.

Knowledge-management and partnership

• Support documentation of knowledge generated and dissemination of knowledge products to project stakeholders and wider community;
• Lead the development of knowledge management strategies and methodologies and products.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

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

An advanced University degree (Masters Level) in social sciences, political science, international affairs, international development studies, gender/women's studies, human rights, peace, conflict management or a related technical field.

Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:

• At least three years' of relevant experience in programming on gender and access to land and land rights, and/or in peacebuilding
• Prior experience in a conflict or post conflict-context would be an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of programming, preferably in the field of gender-responsive peacebuilding;
• Experience in or exposure to providing policy advice and technical assistance on women, peacebuilding and/or development;
• Experience in or exposure to engaging in results oriented in-country capacity development, including training-related activities;
• Experience in supporting women's organizations, and government institutions in conflict and post-conflict situations is desirable;
• Professional results-based management skills, preferably with monitoring and evaluation experience;
• Familiarity with UN administrative practices and procedures would be an asset.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Gender equality and the advancement of women, Crisis and conflict prevention, mitigation, resolution and reconciliation, Development programme management Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Commitment and Motivation, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams