Programs Coordination Specialist

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Mission and objectives

UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.

Context

The project is funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) which Title is Women Together for Lasting Peace and Democracy: Repositioning Women-focused Civil Society Organizations to Promote Peace and Meaningful Participation of Women Before, During and After Sierra Leone 2023 Elections. The project aims in archiving two (2) key outcomes, Outcome (1) Coalition of Women-focused CSOs working on conflict prevention/mitigation and women participation established and working to achieve an organized common agenda in Sierra Leone (2) Coalition of Women-focused CSOs can lead on peace prevention, mitigation and promoting women’s participation before, during and after the 2023 elections Under the direct supervision of UN WOMEN representative in Sierra Leone, the coordination specialist will work with the UN team to implement and develop the project activities with the various partners.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer program coordinator specialist will: Key Functions and responsibilities: 1. Coordinate the overall project implementation • Coordinate the overall Programme work plan development and implementation according to the strategic project focused. • Liaise with the Programme Board, national counterparts, donors, UN Women, and partners to ensure the Programme results are achieved and resources are managed. • Prepare and present work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the donor. 2. Guide coordination with national partners and other stakeholders • Coordinate relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Project raise potential problems and provide solutions. • Provide guidance to partners on establishment of performance indicators, and monitoring achievement of results. • Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training, cross-partner learning, and capacity development initiatives. 3. Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the Project • Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects from the planning to the evaluation stages. • Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds by partners; conduct regular monitoring visits. • Write annual and quarterly reports; review and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports. 4. Manage financial resources and supervise staff • Supervise and manage a team of professional and administrative staff, review performance and mentor/ coach staff.