Urwah Admin

United Nations Development Programme

<div><p><b>Background:
</b></p><p>UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
</p><p>Established by UN General Assembly Resolution 50/166 in 1996, the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is the first and remains the only global UN funding mechanism dedicated exclusively to providing direct grants to civil society organizations working to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls (EVAW/G). Since 2010, UN Women has administered the UN Trust Fund on behalf of the UN system, providing a strong institutional foundation and field support through a global infrastructure of country and regional offices.
</p><p>With nearly three decades of experience, the UN Trust Fund has become a key global mechanism for funding initiatives that aim to eliminate violence against women and girls. It plays a critical role in fostering collaboration across governments, UN agencies, and civil society to address the root causes and consequences of violence, aligning its work with broader international policies and frameworks. The UN Trust Fund focuses on providing long-term grants to organizations that work in diverse contexts, particularly those representing marginalized groups, such as indigenous women, women living with disabilities, and women from rural or conflict-affected areas. Its investments are survivor-centered and aim to have sustainable, long-term impacts. To date, the UN Trust Fund has funded over 700 initiatives in over 140 countries and territories, significantly contributing to global efforts to end violence against women and girls.
</p><p>Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and a functional reporting line to the UN Trust Fund CD and Operations Manager, the Programme and Finance Analyst will support the UNTF ECA Regional Hub to ensure that the implementation of grants is consistent with UN Women rules and regulations. The Programme and Finance Analyst will contribute to research, financial management, and programme implementation including providing necessary operational, administrative and programmatic support. The Programme and Finance Analyst will also work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects&rsquo; staff in the ECA Regional Office and UN Women HQ as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information. S/he will also support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist with partner and stakeholder management, logistical support in coordinating events, convenings, advocacy spaces and support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and women&rsquo;s rights organizations (WROs) and partners with partner agreements, monitoring and reporting.
</p><p><b>Scope of Work:
</b></p><p><b>Contribute to the administrative and logistical management to the UN Trust Fund Regional EVAW R </b><b>egional Hub
</b></p><ul><li>Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for meetings, workshops, events, and missions.
</li><li>Assist the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in coordinating meetings, dialogues, advocacy spaces, engaging with civil society, women&rsquo;s rights and feminist networks for the implementation of the UN Trust Fund&rsquo;s strategic plan.
</li><li>Provide advanced administrative support and inputs in the preparation of the UN Trust Fund&rsquo;s regional portfolio work plan, budget, and activities as well as the Regional Inter-agency PAC meetings.
</li><li>Contribute to the development or update of standard operating procedures, guidelines, checklists, templates and business processes.
</li><li>Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers.
</li><li>Provide support to the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners.
</li></ul><p><b>Implement financial strategies, in full </b><b>compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
</b></p><ul><li>Assist the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in all aspects of partner agreement and management.
</li><li>Monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
</li><li>Monitor proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers.
</li><li>Support the capacity development training to partners on financial management and monitor implementation, including developing and tracking capacity assessment plans for individuals&rsquo; partners, where relevant.
</li><li>Prepare information for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations.
</li><li>Serve as the first reviewer for all financial-related inquiries from partners, including modifications, No-Cost Extensions (NCEs), and other financial matters.
</li><li>Perform duties in full compliance with UN Women financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls. Provide advice and recommend solutions to a wide range of financial issues.
</li><li>Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities.
</li><li>Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system for office and programmatic budgets and resources.
</li><li>Input and update the UN Trust Fund management budget and work plan in Quantum (ERP system)&ndash; verify accuracy by checking data sources, making necessary calculations and ensuring inclusion of all relevant data.
</li><li>Support training sessions, workshops, and learning exchanges for partners, focusing on financial management, monitoring, and compliance.
</li><li>Support the monitoring of financial and operational risks across projects; propose actions or solutions to address challenges proactively.
</li><li>Prepare non-PO and PO payments in Quantum.
</li></ul><p><b>Prepare and administer UNTF budgets in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
</b></p><ul><li>Support the preparation of the annual budget and work plan, extract resources and financial data for planning purposes.
</li><li>Prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds.
</li><li>Implement and maintain control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status.
</li><li>Maintain internal expenditure control system.
</li><li>Monitor, reconcile advances to grantees which are not in accordance with the approved budget and report any non-compliance to UN Trust Fund Chief.
</li><li>Generate Quantum management reports, review data periodically and monitor projects delivery. Follow-up with Finance and Budget Sections on inconsistencies and ensure adjustments are accurately entered in the system.
</li><li>Assist the UN Trust Fund in internal and external audits, coordinating the implementation of audit recommendations.
</li><li>Undertake corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions and unapproved vouchers. Respond to requests to resolve financial data issues.
</li><li>Input data in Quantum and monitor status. Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide finance support to the Programme and Operations team
</b></p><ul><li>Provide information inputs to financial reports for Regional Office, HQ Finance and stakeholders.
</li><li>Provide inputs and take necessary actions to facilitate timely financial project closure, financial reporting, and closure of transactional processes.
</li><li>Provide administrative and procurement support to the UNTF procurement focal point to arrange procurement activities for projects.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide advanced programmatic and technical support to the portfolio
</b></p><p><b><i>1 - Programmatic Collaboration
</i></b></p><ul><li>Assist in preparing briefing notes and presentations on regional portfolio status, achievements, and challenges, including Country summaries.
</li><li>Support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in mission planning and implementation, including compilation and analysis of mission findings to identify trends and issues requiring action.
</li></ul><p><b><i>2 - Grant Selection and Partner Management
</i></b></p><ul><li>Collaborate with the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist with his\her contribution to the Regional PAC
</li><li>Support development of tailored capacity assessments that examine both operational and programmatic capacities
</li><li>Support in the maintenance of a database of applicant organizations to facilitate ongoing engagement with the wider EVAW/G ecosystem
</li></ul><p><b><i>3 - Knowledge Management and Learning
</i></b></p><ul><li>Assist in the maintenance of a regional database of EVAW/G resources, research, and tools developed by grantees
</li><li>Support preparation of thematic briefs based on grantee experiences and results
</li><li>Assist in organizing thematic learning exchanges and knowledge sharing sessions
</li><li>Assist in analyzing grantee feedback on technical assistance and capacity development needs
</li></ul><p><b>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
</b></p><p><b>Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: </b>The incumbent does not have supervisory responsibilities.
</p><p><b>Competencies :
</b></p><p><b>Core Values:
</b></p><ul><li>Integrity;
</li><li>Professionalism;
</li><li>Respect for Diversity.
</li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
</li><li>Accountability;
</li><li>Creative Problem Solving;
</li><li>Effective Communication;
</li><li>Inclusive Collaboration;
</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement;
</li><li>Leading by Example.
</li></ul><p>Please visit this link for more information on UN Women&rsquo;s Values and Competencies Framework:
</p><p><b>Functional Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and quantitative skills in financial management and programme implementation.Ability to provide technical guidance on partner financial reporting and compliance.
</li><li>Capacity to synthesize data and draft high-quality analytical reports and presentations.Strong IT and web-based management systems skills
</li><li>Ability to extract and interpret data
</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Education and Certification:
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field is required; or a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
</li></ul><p><b><i>Experience:
</i></b></p><ul><li>At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme and finance management, including experience with ERP systems. A minimum of 4 years is required for candidates with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li><li>Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
</li><li>Experience in supporting programmatic and operational work of civil society organizations, especially women's rights organizations, is desirable.
</li><li>Experience in knowledge management, documenting lessons learned, or supporting monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
</li><li>Experience in organizing and facilitating learning events or multi-stakeholder processes is desirable.
</li></ul><p><b><i>Languages:
</i></b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English is required.
</li><li>Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
</li></ul><p><b>Statements :
</b></p><p>In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
</p><p><b>Diversity and inclusion:
</b></p><p>At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
</p><p>If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
</p><p>UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women&rsquo;s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process </b>.</p></div><p></p>

UN Women: Programme and Finance Analyst, Istanbul, Turkiye, N-PPSA9

<div><p><b>Background:
</b></p><p>UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
</p><p>Through the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul and a number of field offices across the region, UN Women builds on a long history of support to governments, civil society and other actors to deliver for women and girls. We advocate for and enhance accountability for women&rsquo;s political participation and prevent and respond effectively to violence against women. Our economic empowerment programmes seek greater economic security and rights, particularly for marginalized groups of women. Other programmes in ECARO involve partnering with women in their efforts to engage in peace and reconstruction efforts, and push for gender equality (GE) provisions integral to preparing for, mitigating and responding to disasters and emergencies. To bolster gender-responsive budgeting, public planning and procurement, we assist efforts to monitor the different impacts of budget and policy choices on women and men and to mainstream gender considerations across sectors.
</p><p>Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Procurement and Travel Services and daily supervision of the Regional Operations Manager, with functional oversight and a matrix reporting to Chief of Procurement and Travel Services, the Procurement &amp; Travel Specialist facilitates the management of procurement and travel services and promotes a strategic approach to sourcing within the Region in all areas from procurement for goods and services, procurement contracts, long-term agreements, travel management and lease agreements. This facilitation role is designed to add value and effectiveness to the management of procurement within the Region while in no way creating an added layer of bureaucracy between the field and HQ, and all accountabilities and duties must reflect this overarching principle. In effect the incumbent acts as the interface between the field and HQ on several procurement areas.
</p><p>The Procurement and Travel Specialist works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and Project teams in the Business Unit, Region, and UN Women HQ as well as Government officials to successfully deliver procurement services, provide solutions to complex procurement issues, and provide advisory support.
</p><p>The Procurement &amp; Travel Specialist will ensure that procurement processes in the Region are in line with UN Women goals, plans and strategies and in compliance with applicable procurement policies and guidelines. The incumbent will assist the Regional Procurement Review Committee in ensuring compliance of procurement within the Region with corporate standards. The incumbent also supports the implementation of strategic procurement initiatives within the Region, including e-procurement, new ERP system, travel management, BOS/CBO etc. They will keep the Regional Office Operations Manager aware of procurement issues within the Region requiring Regional Office attention and keep them abreast of procurement and compliance issues.
</p><p><b>Key Functions and Accountabilities:
</b></p><p><b>1. Provide procurement oversight and guidance for strategic sourcing across the ECA Region:
</b></p><ul><li>Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, analysis of parameters in support of proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system in the region;
</li><li>Support in the procurement business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement, control of the workflows in the procurement in coordination with supervisor;
</li><li>Analyze and propose cost-saving and reduction strategies in the Regional Office, programme presence offices and the region at large;
</li><li>Conduct periodic spend analyses and development of regional category management strategy, which shall account for establishment of long term/strategic relationships with key suppliers for recurring supplies and services;
</li><li>Manage the provision of goods and services for the ECARO and country offices following established corporate procedures regarding review and awarding of contracts, evaluate for cost-effectiveness and manage the negotiations regarding eventual agreements;
</li><li>Manage the preparation of procurement plans in the ECARO and field offices and monitoring of their implementation;
</li><li>P rovide technical guidance on the preparation of procurement plans to country offices and programme presence office.
</li><li>Participate as a Member in Regional Procurement Review Committees (R-PRC).
</li><li>Provide advice and support to M/COs to implement procurement guidelines and processes;
</li><li>Provide Regional Office and Country Office management with authoritative clarification/briefs/advice on the interpretation/application of UN Women Rules, Regulations and policies with respect to procurement;
</li><li>Inform management across the Region of the flexibility available (if any) to them to adapt procurement policies and practices to particular cases. In particular, clarify to managers the implication establishing precedent setting exceptions.
</li><li>Use effective oversight tools to monitor and track procurement progress and compliance across the region.
</li></ul><p><b>2. Ensure efficient management of procurement processes for ECARO and field offices, including of innovative and sustainable procurement strategies:
</b></p><ul><li>Consolidate procurement requirements and prepare procurement plans for RO and PPs, establish deadlines and monitor their implementation;
</li><li>Oversee the procurement planning process of the region and ensure compliance;
</li><li>Establish and implement proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance of UN Women rules and regulations;
</li><li>Review the submissions to the HQ Procurement Review Committee (HQ-PRC) to ensure completion of documents and quality of submissions.
</li><li>Manage procurement contracts and, upon delegation of authority, perform the functions of committing officer in the corporate ERP system;
</li><li>Elaborate and implement the internal control system which ensures that Purchase Orders (PO) are duly prepared and dispatched. Take timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems;
</li><li>Manage the implementation of the procurement processes monitoring system and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement across the region.
</li></ul><p><b>3. Ensure elaboration, introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools:
</b></p><ul><li>Develop and manage a roster of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanism;
</li><li>Preparation of regional long-term agreements (LTAs) for goods and services. Maintenance of on-going Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and promotion of their use in the region;
</li><li>Keep abreast of on-going LTAs and promote the use of LTAs in the region;
</li><li>Review and asses the request for PLAs in the submission for approval to the corresponding authority.
</li><li>Approve the publication of negotiations within the delegated authority threshold of the Regional Office.
</li><li>Manage electronic procurement portal&rsquo;s implementation in the region. Coordinate trainings and implementation of functions/modules of the electronic portals for the RO and fields offices.
</li></ul><p><b>4. Oversee/Provide efficient Travel and administrative services to ECARO and field offices:
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor the application of, and adherence of travel activities to, the Duty Travel Policy and travel/related procedures.
</li><li>Maintain and deliver the learning and development strategy for travel on a regional/country level, in coordination with HQ.
</li><li>Provide all necessary support and guidance to regional and country offices on interpretation and application of Duty Travel Policy and procedures.
</li></ul><p><b>5. Participate in inter-agency activities related to procurement and administrative issues such as, though not limited to, UN Business Operations Strategy (BOS) and Common Back-Office (CBO):
</b></p><ul><li>Represent UN Women in inter-agency meetings and working groups in the Region on procurement and administrative issues to ensure UN Women&rsquo;s interests are reflected in common system activities related to common services and premises, cost recovery and cost sharing arrangements, privileges and immunities, entitlements and salary surveys, and security.
</li><li>Implement harmonized procurement services and elaboration of proposals/ analysis of requirements for inter-agency LTAs, introduction of joint procurement for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform;
</li><li>Liaise with UNDP and other UN agencies on procurement and administrative issues, activities, and collaboration.
</li></ul><p><b>6. Contribute to knowledge sharing between ECARO and field offices within the region:
</b></p><ul><li>Support the implementation and maintenance of a robust procurement and travel systems. .
</li><li>Monitor procurement activities within the Region and report as required to Procurement and Travel Services in HQ and RO management on trends and practice;
</li><li>Keep Procurement and Travel Services in HQ and Operations Manager informed of best practices by other UN Agencies in the Region and contribute to policy development on procurement;
</li><li>Participate in the organization of training for the operations and programme staff on Procurement;
</li><li>Develop and support the development of training materials, webinars and other education materials;
</li><li>Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in Procurement;
</li><li>Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
</li><li>Track implementation of Audit recommendations related to procurement within the Region and keep HQ and Regional Operations Manager informed.
</li></ul><p><b>Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: </b>The incumbent leads some direct reports. In addition to several affiliate personnel (staff and service contract holders as well as consultants and interns) through matrix reporting.
</p><p><b>Competencies :
</b></p><p><b>Core Values:
</b></p><ul><li>Integrity;
</li><li>Professionalism;
</li><li>Respect for Diversity.
</li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
</li><li>Accountability;
</li><li>Creative Problem Solving;
</li><li>Effective Communication;
</li><li>Inclusive Collaboration;
</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement;
</li><li>Leading by Example.
</li></ul><p>Please visit this link for more information on UN Women&rsquo;s Values and Competencies Framework:
</p><p><b>Functional Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Preemptive: Plans to ensure smooth execution of project procurement.
</li><li>Collaborative: Gains the cooperation of participants and clients; Takes action to consistently exceed customer/client expectations.
</li><li>Risk aware: Identifies possible challenges and minimizes risks.
</li><li>Uses technology and big data to identify supply chain trends and needs in UN Women procurement.
</li><li>Provides feedback to supply chain stakeholders internally and externally.
</li><li>Supports acceleration of procurement processes through identification of appropriate and efficient supply strategies that best meet the needs of clients.
</li><li>Leads collaboration across programmatic and operational units to ensure effective and efficient supply management.
</li><li>Manages procurement risk and complexity and factors in risk in decision-making.
</li><li>Advises field units on policy compliance and best course of action to meet procurement challenges.
</li><li>Leads standard procurement projects from start to finish; liaises with internal stakeholders and provides updates, seeks clarifications, etc.
</li><li>Analyzes procurement spend across business units and projects and proposes cost-saving and efficiency enhancing measures.
</li><li>Contributes actively to knowledge networks, the development of new tools, procedures and policies.
</li><li>Provides analysis to Regional and Country Offices on procurement and supply chain issues, aimed at improving policy compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness in UN Women&rsquo;s supply chain.
</li><li>Good negotiating skills
</li><li>Strong IT skills.
</li><li>Willingness to take UN Women internal procurement certifications is required.
</li></ul><p><b>Recruitment Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Education and Certification:
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or related field is required.
</li><li>A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
</li><li>Procurement Certification from an internationally recognized provider such as CIPS (level 3) is an asset.
</li></ul><p><b><i>Experience:
</i></b></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level, in procurement.
</li><li>Experience in leading a team is required.
</li><li>Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP systems is required.
</li><li>Experience in working with one or both of the ERP systems Quantum and PeopleSoft, Oracle or similar is desirable.
</li><li>Experience in general administration is highly desirable.
</li><li>Work experience in the UN system is desirable.
</li></ul><p><b><i>Languages:
</i></b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English and Turkish is required;
</li><li>Knowledge of another UN working language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish ) .
</li></ul><p><b>Statements :
</b></p><p>In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
</p><p><b>Diversity and inclusion:
</b></p><p>At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
</p><p>If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
</p><p>UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women&rsquo;s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process </b>.</p></div><p></p>

UN Women: Procurement & Travel Specialist, Istanbul, Turkiye, NOC, FTA Local

<div><p><b>The Position:
</b></p><p>Under the overall supervision of International Program Coordinator and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator Quetta, the Programme Management Analyst will ensure and support effective planning, implementation and monitoring of interventions under UNFPA assistance in the province of Balochistan. Programmatically, the incumbent will support the management and coordination of work plans and interventions in the province with focus on all programme areas under the 10th UNFPA Country Programme Document for Pakistan including sexual and reproductive health, gender and gender based violence, humanitarian action, population and data, and Adolescent and Youth. Through the management guidance of the Programme Coordinator and technical guidance of the Thematic Leads based in the Pakistan CO, the position is expected to facilitate the implementation of UNFPA supported programmes in the province including bridging the humanitarian and development approaches.<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p><b>How you can make a difference:
</b></p><p>UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA&rsquo;s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to &ldquo;build forward better&rdquo;, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women&rsquo;s and girls&rsquo; access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
</p><p>In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
</p><p>UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.<br>
</p><p><br>
<b>Job Purpose:
</b></p><p>In a highly complex operating environment, the Programme Management Analyst will provide programmatic and coordination support to ensure effective implementation of UNFPA interventions in the Province. She/ He will facilitate the effective delivery of activities of UNFPA agreed workplans, the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and provide information on achievement of results.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>You would be responsible for:
</b></p><ul><li>Participate in the formulation of the work plans of implementing partners and monitor their day-to-day implementation.
</li><li>Provide programmatic support in managing workplans, budget, monitoring progress and results, ensuring quality of implementation and reporting in close coordination with the programme thematic leads, based in Islamabad.
</li><li>Participate in field missions related to planning, monitoring, and evaluation of programme initiatives at the provincial level.
</li><li>Assist in identifying capacity building needs of the partners, identify sources of knowledge and support in developing strategy to meet the needs.
</li><li>Working closely with programme thematic leads in providing substantive contributions towards supporting baseline studies, evaluation studies, and other relevant research undertakings.
</li><li>Work closely with the focal points in government, implementing partners, development partners, civil society, and relevant sister UN agencies to ensure the delivery of quality results, with focus on vulnerable groups.
</li><li>Remain knowledgeable and up to date on technical and implementation issues and support to address these issues/challenges.
</li><li>Support knowledge sharing by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches for use within the CO and partners.
</li><li>Ensure that Implementing Partners adhere to the applicable policies and guidelines in managing UNFPA resources.
</li><li>Contribute to the efforts in strategically positioning UNFPA&rsquo;s advocacy on critical SRH, AY, GBV, population and data issues in the field.
</li><li>Support coordination with stakeholders to contribute inputs to programmatic solutions and ensure effective implementation in the field
</li><li>Provide assistance in organizing meetings, consultations, workshops with key stakeholders and attend provincial coordination activities, and field visits as required.
</li><li>Work closely with counterparts in the province to coordinate timely data collection, and development of quality field reports.
</li><li>Ensure/ facilitate timely submission of quarterly/ad-hoc reports (both financial and programme), e-FACE forms in Quantum, and where necessary, timely arrangements for revision of work plans.
</li><li>Document lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies, and approaches of the programme interventions.
</li><li>Coach and supervise support staff, consultants, and partners where appropriate.
</li><li>Support the communication team in the Country Office to devise communication related content in the province, including but not limited to social media updates, website articles and press releases.
</li>Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor and Senior Management.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Qualifications and Experience:
</b></p><p><b>Education:
</b></p><p>Advanced university degree in the field of Social Science, Statistics, Demography, Economics, Public health and/or other related social science field.<br>
<br>
</p><p><b>Knowledge and Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Prior professional experience in at least one area of UNFPA&rsquo;s programmatic mandate (population and demography, reproductive health, GBV, adolescent and youth, humanitarian action);
</li><li>Understanding of development contexts and government system in the province will be an advantage;
</li><li>Demonstrated professional experience in programme/ project planning design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation.
</li><li>Good analytical, communication, and writing skills including experience in drafting reports and technical guidelines;
</li><li>Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and database software;
</li>Knowledge and experience working with the UN system would be an advantage.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p><br>
<b>Languages:
</b></p><p>Fluency in English and Urdu is required.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Required Competencies:
</b></p><p><b>Values:
 </b></p><p>Exemplifying integrity,
 </p><p>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
 </p><p>Embracing cultural diversity,
 </p><p>Embracing change<br>
 </p><p><br>
<b>Core Competencies:
 </b></p><p>Achieving results,
 </p><p>Being accountable,
 </p><p>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
 </p><p>Thinking analytically and strategically,
 </p><p>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p><b>Functional Competencies:
</b></p><div><ul><li>External and internal communication and advocacy for results mobilization.
</li><li>Internal and external communication and resource mobilization.
</li><li>Creating visibility for the organization.
</li><li>Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and Information.
</li><li>Building strategic alliances and partnerships.
</li>Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda<br>
<li>
<br>
</li></ul></div><p><b>Compensation and Benefits:
 </b></p><p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
 </p><div><b>UNFPA Work Environment:
</b></div><p>UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
</p><p><b>Disclaimer:
</b></p><p>Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
</p><p>UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
</p><p>Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.</p></div>

Programme Management Analyst

<div><div><p><b>Background
</b></p><p>Preliminary top-down estimates of the global financial gap for biodiversity range from US$ 100 to 400 billion annually and detailed bottom-up assessments in participating BIOFIN countries validate this significant financial need and have helped identify finance solutions required to achieve the Aichi Targets and biodiversity related SDGs. In recent decades, biodiversity finance tools and solutions have demonstrated their importance for achieving biodiversity and sustainable development goals. But since countries have not approached the issue of biodiversity finance in a comprehensive manner, the choice and adoption of finance solutions has remained experimental and opportunistic. Improved choice, design and implementation of effective well-tailored finance solutions will strengthen a countries&rsquo; chances of achieving national and global biodiversity targets.
</p><p>The Biodiversity Finance Initiative &ndash; BIOFIN &ndash; is a global programme that developed, piloted, and is continuously improving a methodology to measure existing biodiversity expenditure levels, assess future financial needs, and design comprehensive plans to use finance tools and solutions that increase financing, effectiveness and efficiency of biodiversity management in 35 countries. BIOFIN&rsquo;s first phase (2012-2018) enabled full assessments and initial implementation of finance plan elements in target countries. Significant enhancement and scaling up of finance solutions is required in all countries to address the biodiversity finance challenge. BIOFIN&rsquo;s second phase enables the 35 countries to complete the design and implementation of priority finance solutions and will allow new countries to undertake the assessments as well as create and implement their biodiversity finance plan. At the central level, knowledge management platforms will be expanded and additional guidance produced for most valuable finance solutions.
</p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></p><p><b>Scope of Work
</b></p><p>The National Project Coordinator (the &ldquo;Coordinator&rdquo;) will be responsible for the overall management of in-country activities, ensuring a proper workplan and budget is in place and implemented within set timelines, with an effective national team and strong partnerships. The Coordinator will work closely with the Sr. Finance Expert to ensure implementation mechanisms such as a National Steering Committee and technical working groups are established and meet regularly, that all planned workshops, technical studies and other activities are organised in a timely manner, and that they meet expected quality standards. Key duties and responsibilities include:
</p><p><b>Management
</b></p><ul><li>Oversee the identification, selection and supervision of national consultants and experts, in close collaboration with the UNDP Country Office, Sr. Finance Expert and the Global BIOFIN Team and write/revise terms of reference for national BIOFIN team members;
</li><li>In consultation with the UNDP Country Office and Global BIOFIN Team and supported by the Sr. Finance Expert, elaborate/revise the work plan and budget and submit draft workplans/budgets timely for the bi-annual budget revision process (30 June and 31 December of each year);
</li><li>Oversee the work of the Finance Assistant to ensure administrative requirements and budgets are managed and executed in a timely and appropriate manner and within UNDP and donor rules and regulations;
</li><li>Organise all relevant project workshops in a consultative manner, involving a wide variety of biodiversity finance stakeholders, including the government, private sector, NGOs, donors and academia.
</li><li>Discuss with the Ministries of Finance, Environment and other key stakeholders the establishment of a national Steering Committee and follow up on the formal establishment and regular convening of the Committee, undertake the same for any other proposed coordination mechanism, and write meeting reports to be shared with the UNDP CO and BIOFIN global.
</li><li>Ensure a timely identification of risks in implementation at the national level and communication to the global BIOFIN team.
</li><li>Organise bi-monthly meetings of the national team and monthly calls with the Technical Advisor from the global BIOFIN team. Ensure participation of national BIOFIN team members in regional technical calls.
</li><li>Supervise the work of national experts and institutions to ensure outputs are delivered on time, within the set budget, and to high quality standards; facilitate, guide and monitor the work of the national BIOFIN team;
</li></ul><p><b>Reporting/Communication/M&amp;E
</b></p><ul><li>Signal any delays in national deliverables compared to the workplan to the Sr. Finance Expert, UNDP Country Office and the Global BIOFIN Team.
</li><li>Lead project monitoring, reporting and evaluation at national level, draft monthly and quarterly reports for review by the lead expert and submission to the global BIOFIN team.
</li><li>Develop workshop reports for the inception workshop and all technical workshops.
</li><li>Develop briefing notes, case studies, press releases, web articles and other media products as required.
</li><li>Write the section of the inception report on national implementation arrangements.
</li><li>Assist with research and write and edit sections of technical reports as required.
</li><li>Review all national level deliverables to ensure quality and consistency with the BIOFIN methodology.
</li></ul><p><b>Key deliverables (products and processes):
</b></p><ul><li>Detailed BIOFIN Work Plan and budget agreed by all major partners.
</li><li>National Steering/Advisory Committee formed and operational.
</li><li>All consultants and team members recruited and delivering to schedule, while working relations between team members are clarified and effective.
</li><li>Lines of communication and working methods agreed and functional.
</li><li>Reporting and updates provided to UNDP, government, BIOFIN, etc.
</li><li>Planned activities are carried out in line with timelines and required quality standards.
</li><li>All workshops organised in line with workplan and well documented.
</li><li><b>Inception Phase: </b>Inception Workshop, Inception Report
</li><li><b>Policy and Institutional Review </b>(I) Draft Report, (II) Initial and Final Workshops and workshop reports, (III) Final validated report.
</li><li><b>Biodiversity Expenditure Review </b>(I) Draft Report, (II) Initial and Final Workshops and workshop reports, (III) Final validated report
</li><li><b>Financial Needs Assessment </b>(I) Draft Report, (II) Initial and Final Workshops and workshop reports, (III) Final validated report
</li><li><b>Biodiversity Finance Plan </b>(I) Draft Report, (II) Initial and Final Workshops and reports, (III) Final validated report
</li><li><b>Finance Solution Implementation: </b>(I) Project proposal (s) for suggested activities, (II) ToR for additional consultants / service contracts, (III) Mid-term and Final Report on the results of implementation.
</li><li><b>Project Synthesis Report </b><b>and Policy Briefs </b>(with recommendations to government)
</li><li><b>Policy Development: </b>Specific policy recommendations/papers for relevant national/sectoral policy processes.
</li><li>Overall transformational process (outreach to government, steering committee, etc.)
</li></ul><p><b>Institutional Arrangement
</b></p><p>The Project Management unit (PMU) will consist of Senior Finance Expert (Project Lead), National Project Coordinator, Policy and Institutional Expert, Environmental Finance Expert, Finance Specialist, Finance Assistant and will be working under the supervision of UNDP Country Office. The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing overall management of the PMU members.
</p><p><b>Competencies
</b></p><div><div><div><div><b><i>Core
</i></b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Achieve Results: </b></div><div>LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Think Innovatively: </b></div><div>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Learn Continuously: </b></div><div>LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Adapt with Agility: </b></div><div>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Act with Determination: </b></div><div>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Engage and Partner: </b></div><div>LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Enable Diversity and Inclusion: </b></div><div>LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><i>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies
</i></b></p><div><div><div><div><b><i>Thematic Area </i></b></div><div><b><i>Name </i></b></div><div><b><i>Definition
</i></b></div></div><br>
<div><div>Nature, Climate and Energy </div><div>NA </div><div>Ecosystems and Biodiversity Nature
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Nature, Climate and Energy </div><div>NA </div><div>Access and benefit sharing of biodiversity, land, forests and oceans
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Nature, Climate and Energy </div><div>NA </div><div>Biodiversity Finance
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Nature, Climate and Energy </div><div>NA </div><div>Natural Resource Management
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Nature, Climate and Energy </div><div>NA
</div><div><p>Socio-environmental impacts of natural resource
</p><p>extraction
</p></div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div><br>
</div></div></div><p><b>Required Skills and Experience
</b></p><div><div><div><div><b>Min. Education requirements
</b></div><div><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in environment/natural resource management, biodiversity, economics/finance or a closely related field, or another field combined with relevant work experience
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Min. years of relevant work experience
</b></div><div><ul><li>BSc with 2 years or MSc with up to 2 years of experience are required, preferably in the implementation of environment/biodiversity/finance projects
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Required skills
</b></div><div><ul><li>Experience in collaborating with international and national experts and institutions.
</li><li>Exposure to environmental issues or biodiversity highly desirable, but not required.
</li><li>Sound understanding of key software packages (MS Office)
</li><li>Good command of English is desirable.
</li><li>Highly organized person, sets priorities, produces quality outputs, meets deadlines and manages time efficiently.
</li><li>Ability to maintain overview in complex work situations, self-starter.
</li><li>Able to gather and process data and information.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills to network among the national team and beyond to other national institutions.
</li><li>Writes clearly professional correspondence adequately.
</li><li>Shares knowledge and is willing to provide support to others who request advice or help.
</li><li>Works toward creative solutions by analysing problems carefully and logically.
</li></ul><p>Maintains professional relationships with supervisors, co-workers and clients.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
</b></div><div>Prior experience with UNDP projects would be an asset.<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<p></p><div><div><b>Required Language(s) </b></div><div>Excellent command of English and Arabic
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Professional Certificates </b></div><div>Project Management Certificate will be an asset<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><p></p><p><b>Equal opportunity
</b></p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
</p><p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
</p><p><b>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
</b></p><p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
</p><p><b>Right to select multiple candidates
</b></p><p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
</p><p><b>Scam alert
</b></p><p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p></div></div><div></div>

National Project Coordinator (Tier 3 - open to all applicants)

<div><p><b>The Position:
</b></p><p>The Gender &amp; Social Norms Program Specialist is responsible for the delivery of UNFPA&rsquo;s programmes in the area of gender &amp; social norms, gender based violence against women and girls including in humanitarian settings, and Women&rsquo;s Empowerment in Egypt. You will ensure that the Country Programme is duly executed with quality outcomes in gender and social norms mainstreaming and GBV against women and girls in this area, in accordance with international standards and human rights principles and in line with corporate strategies and policies.
<br>
You will report directly to the Assistant Representative.
</p><p><b>How you can make a difference:
</b></p><p>UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA&rsquo;s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to &ldquo;build forward better&rdquo;, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women&rsquo;s and girls&rsquo; access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
</p><p>In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
</p><p>UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.<br>
</p><p><br>
<b>Job Purpose:
</b></p><p>In the UNFPA country office in Egypt and in the context of the implementation of the 11 th Country Programme for Egypt, you will play a pivotal role by providing programmatic and technical leadership, guidance and advice in all matters related to gender &amp; social norms, all forms GBV against women and girls, including in humanitarian responses and women&rsquo;s empowerment. You will be an agent of change in comprehensive multi-sector gender programming and have strategic oversight of gender activities in the Egypt CO, with responsibility for leading the team in the CO and collaborating with all units in the organization.
</p><p>You will build close relationships with the programme team at national, regional and global level, as well as consultants, advisers, and experts and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging gender issues. You will effectively advocate and influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to contribute to achieving UNFPA&rsquo;s mandate.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>You would be responsible for:
</b></p><p><b>1- Partnerships and Coordination
</b></p><ul><li>Work in close collaboration with the relevant ministries, the UN Country Team, Gender technical groups and other stakeholders to strengthen and facilitate inter-agency, multi-sector gender programming at national and sub-national levels.
</li><li>Provide technical support in developing and implementing multi-sector and coordinated strategies and programmes that promote gender &amp; social norms, GBV against women and girls and women&rsquo;s empowerment, including gender mainstreaming.
</li><li>Participate in and lead coordination platforms, such as the UN Gender Theme Group, and the UNSDCF Women Group and on mainstreaming gender and social norms concerns, sexual, reproductive health, adolescent and youth programmes as well as assist in the follow-up of recommendations.
</li><li>Coordinate financing for the gender and social norms, GBV against women and girls and women&rsquo;s empowerment interventions to maximize the results of the UNFPA programme of assistance.
</li><li>Build and maintain strong networks and ensure &ldquo;buy-in&rdquo; for gender and social norms issues from government, civil society, non-government and development actors.
</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, Government institutions, donor community and civil society, to ensure mainstreaming of culture, gender and social norms, and human rights in all sexual and reproductive health, and population and development programmes and policies;
</li><li>Oversee the design and implementation of the country programme and its component projects, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures.
</li></ul><p><b>2. Technical Support and Programming
</b></p><ul><li>Review the political, social and economic environment relevant to Sexual and Reproductive Health, Adolescents and Youth, Gender and social norms, Women&rsquo;s Empowerment and pursue opportunities for UNFPA assistance and interventions;
</li><li>Assess implications of new policy developments and strategies to advance gender equality and ensuring their integration;
</li><li>Coordinate, guide and support the coherent and effective implementation of the gender and social norms and GBV against women and girls including the humanitarian components of the country programme;
</li><li>Appraise all requests for new activities and supplementary funds for ongoing gender-related interventions and development of national gender and social norms policy projects based on guidelines, in collaboration with the Assistant Representative, and forwarding these appraisals to the UNFPA Representative;
</li><li>Support results based management planning, monitoring and reporting to ensure need based programming ;
</li><li>Provide technical support to the development of relevant legislative, policy and advocacy documents and adapt to tools to the context to effectively to address gender and social norms, GBV against women and girls as well as women&rsquo;s empowerment in the context of broader development issues;
</li><li>Guide and write proposals and engage in resource mobilization efforts to support joint programming and the UN Delivering as One initiative;
</li><li>Undertake follow up actions on programme implementation interventions and prepares reports; oversee changes in the programme work plans, as required.
</li></ul><p><b>3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
</b></p><ul><li>Analyze and report on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identify constraints and resource deficiencies and recommend corrective action;
</li><li>Supervise preparation by implementing partners of annual and other periodic work plans and monitor and evaluate progress according to the Project monitoring plan, including contracts with UNFPA partners towards projected programme results, and documents and applies lessons learnt to close the gaps;
</li><li>Monitor projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels, coordinate timely delivery of quality project and financial reporting, and ensure adequacy with funds and activities;
</li><li>Undertake regular monitoring missions and meetings with relevant actors including project partners in assessing the progress to advance gender and social norms, GBV against women and girls including the humanitarian components as well as women&rsquo;s empowerment and advise on appropriate response strategies;
</li><li>Overseeing achievement of programme results by ensuring appropriate policies are applied and monitoring and oversight mechanisms are established and implemented;
</li><li>Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration; Document lessons learnt and participate in dissemination to relevant partners;
</li>Prepare donor reports as appropriate.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>4. Knowledge sharing and capacity development
</b></p><ul><li>Ensure the linkage among gender, youth, and family planning activities and the integration of updated and evidence based knowledge related to Gender and social norms;
</li><li>Maintain a good knowledge of other gender-related projects funded by various agencies mainstreaming gender and social norms and GBV against women and girls in Egypt and coordinate as appropriate;
</li><li>Prepare documentation, briefs and stories on gender programmes;
</li><li>Support and advise the country office staff and build knowledge on programming practices in relation to gender programming through information sharing and facilitation of external and internal trainings aimed at multi-sector response;
</li><li>Build and share knowledge nuggets on gender issues, gbv as they related to sexual and reproductive health, youth and women&rsquo;s empowerment ;
</li><li>Initiate and organize capacity development activities in gender programming for UNFPA staff, UN partners, and national counterparts.
</li></ul><p>Perform other duties as may be requested by the UNFPA Representative and Assistant Representative.<br>
</p><p><br>
<b>Qualifications and Experience:
</b></p><p><b>Education:
</b></p><ul><li>Advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline.
</li></ul><p><b>Knowledge and Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience in the field of development and population activities, programme management, including large multi-sector projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners;
</li><li>Experience in drafting and implementing legislation, in particular, related to gender and social norms issues;
</li><li>Proven experience in coordinating/managing a multi-disciplinary team of staff, experts and consultants;
</li><li>Knowledge of gender issues in humanitarian context, including relevant international human rights standards;
</li><li>Prior training in gender and social norms and their application in development and humanitarian settings;
</li><li>Experience in utilizing the internationals tools to implement conventions such as the CEDAW;
</li><li>Field experience is an asset;
</li><li>Prior experience in the UN system will be a strong asset;
</li></ul><p><b>Languages:
</b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English and Arabic are essential;
</li></ul><p><b>Required Competencies:
</b></p><p><b>Values:
</b></p><div><p>Exemplifying integrity,
</p><p>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
</p><p>Embracing cultural diversity,
</p><p>Embracing change
</p></div><p><b>Core Competencies:
</b></p><div><p>Achieving results,
</p><p>Being accountable,
</p><p>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
</p><p>Thinking analytically and strategically,
</p><p>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
</p><p>Communicating for impact
</p></div><p><b>Functional Competencies:
</b></p><div><p>Advocacy/Advancing a PolicyOriented Agenda
</p><p>Results-Based Programme Developmentand Management
</p><p>Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships
</p><p>Innovation and Marketingof New Approaches
</p><p>Internal and external communication
</p><p>Advocacy for resource mobilization
</p><p>Job knowledge/Technical expertise
</p></div><p><b>Managerial Competencies (if applicable):<br>
</b></p><p></p><p>Providing strategic focus,
</p><p>Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
</p><p>Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
</p><p>Making decisions and exercising judgment
</p><p><b>Compensation and Benefits:
</b></p><p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>UNFPA Work Environment:
</b></p><p>UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.<br>
</p><p><br>
<b>Disclaimer:
</b></p><p>Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
</p><p>UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
</p><p>Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.</p></div>

National Post: Gender & Social Norms Program Specialist, NOC, Cairo,Egypt