National Programme Officer – UN Joint Project

Background

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. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a more inclusive world.

“Empower for Inclusion” is a joint programme to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities in Timor-Leste. The joint programme will be led by UN Women with UNICEF’s and UNHRAU’s participation. The programme focuses on creating enabling policy ecosystem for persons with disability thus reducing discrimination and violence against them and advancing equal rights for them particularly focusing on women and girls with disabilities facing multiple forms of discrimination. The programme partners with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), State Institutions and civil society towards reducing harmful attitudes that perpetuate tolerance of gendered discrimination against persons with disabilities and aims to strengthen capacities of service providers to refer and deliver coordinated, inclusive and accessible services will be strengthened, in particular the coordinating Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI).

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Head of Office, the Programme Officer will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation and impact of the programme by overseeing the following tasks:

Summary of Key Functions:

• Oversee and coordinate the programme implementation, including through effective UN sisters’ coordination.
• Support the timely delivery of the programme through overall project monitoring, administrative and financial management.
• Build capacity of and coordinate with key national stakeholders, counterparts, and partners including OPDs.

 

1. Oversee and coordinate the project within the Timor-Leste context, including through effective project planning, implementation and reporting, including:
   1. Ensure the timely and quality planning and implementation of the programme at the outcome level, taking responsibility for overseeing the daily management and the delivery of results-based outcomes.
   2. Review, analyze and provide technical inputs into reports and other relevant materials.
   3. Prepare substantive technical reports, such as meeting minute, drafting a narrative progress reports and other project documents required, to UN Women in coordination with UN sister.

 

1. Support the timely delivery of the programme through overall project monitoring, administrative and financial management, including:
   1. Oversee and manage budgets, finance, administration and procurement-related matters and functions in accordance with UN/UN Women rules and regulations.
   2. Monitor, analyze and evaluate technical and financial reports from partners, providing regular substantive and management support to resolve any challenges and ensure timely and quality delivery.
   3. Engage in regular field visits and closely liaise with and support UN Women and UN team (HRAU and UNICEF ) to facilitate the achievement of the above tasks.

 

1. Build capacity of and coordinate with key national stakeholders, counterparts, and partners (OPDs) including:

 

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with key inter-agency and partner stakeholders, including the UN Women Timor-Leste Office, other participating UN Agencies (HRAU and UNICEF) , and  national partners.
2. Support the capacity-building of national counterparts and programme partners in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on evidence-based interventions to prevent and respond to VAWG with disabilities. 

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

 

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes a culture of knowledge-sharing and learning
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

 

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to apply conceptual models in support of the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and/or campaigns, and for the mobilization of resources
• Strong personal commitment to gender equality and human rights
• Good knowledge of results-based management, monitoring and reporting – Strong IT skills

 

Management, Coordination and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback – Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong coordination skills and ability to work independently to deliver agreed results and meet strict deadlines
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Very good interpersonal and communications skills. Proven ability as a team player.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: 

Master degree or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Gender and Development, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, Human Rights or related field.

Experience:

1. Master degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience at the national and international levels in providing management support and in coordinating the design, implementation and monitoring of projects, or Bachelor degree with additional 2 years.
2. Experience with policy and programming for human rights and gender equality, advocacy and results-based management, preferably in the UN context. Experience in the area of preventing and responding to violence against women and girls with disabilities a distinct advantage.
3. Experience in preparing high-level meetings and coordinating with multiple entities and participants including preparing background documents, agenda and talking points for such meetings.
4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including an ability to prepare succinct analytical documents and briefs in English.
5. Experience with office software packages.
6. Familiarity with the UN system and its coordination mechanisms would be an advantage.
7. Background in inclusive development practices, specifically working with organization of persons with disabilities or working with other marginalized group.

 

      IV.      Submission of applications

Closing date for applications is 25 March 2024 Applications should be in English. Please submit a brief cover note, and an up-to-date CV or in format with full contact details and personal data.

Please apply through the UNDP Job Site  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.