UNDP Programme Specialist - Gender Statistics Jobs in Uganda
UNDP Programme Specialist - Gender Statistics Jobs in Uganda
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.
Responsibilities
Design and develop programme strategies in the area of gender statistics
Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to gender statistics
Manage the implementation and management of the gender statistics programme
Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners
Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the gender statistics programme; respond to any potential problems;
Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.
Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project
Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results-based management tools;
Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;
Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports.
Manage the people and financial resources of the gender statistics programme
Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
Supervise gender statistics programme team, Mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments;
Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.
Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies
Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
Contribute to inter-agency coordination on Data to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in Uganda.
Provide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings,
events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.
Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the data and gender statistics area
Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to gender statistics as necessary;
Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation;
Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on gender statistics.
Requirements
Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
Strong knowledge of statistics in general and gender statistics in particular
Strong analytical skills
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies.
Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Technical experience in gender statistics;
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.
Fluency in English is required;
Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;
Knowledge of any of the official languages of Uganda is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 2nd August, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Programme Specialist - Gender Statistics Jobs in Uganda
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