WPS Outreach Officer

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Description

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• Integrate cooperation with creative industries, communication, advocacy and outreach approaches into proposals for partnerships, project implementation and overall project strategy;
• Lead the project components dedicated to the engagement of media, creative industries and non-traditional partners;
• Support national level exchange and dialogues – strong focus on knowledge management based on the lessons learned from the project outreach and implementation;
• Provide inputs and support to the launch of campaigns and special events, ensuring their compliance with the corporate identity and priorities;
• Provide support, oversight and quality assurance for the deployment of corporate campaigns in Bosnia and Herzegovina;

• Support the development and coordination of the outreach activities aimed at improving social cohesion, featuring leadership of women in the multi-stakeholder partnerships, supporting capacities of the local CSOs and local governments and improving social cohesion;
• Actively participate in planning meetings, support the development of work plans and propose interventions based on need assessments;
• Support partnerships between women’s CSOs and non-traditional partners;
• Actively identify the partnerships with creative industries, media, artists and sports organizations who can actively contribute to social cohesion and the change of prevailing narratives;
• Participate in all aspects of the project implementation, communication and information exchange with the WPS team and implementing partners (government and CSOs);
• Ensure timely and efficient implementation of the project’s activities in the field and ensure that the project results are aligned with Project document.

• Design and implement monitoring plans, data collection and verification tools;
• Undertake regular monitoring missions to ensure timely delivery and quality of results;
• Ensure proper identification of and follow up with the national experts/consultants and institutions/civil society groups who will be involved in the implementation of relevant activities;
• Closely coordinate planning and implementation of the activities with the UN Agencies involved in the project to ensure coherence and optimized targeting and results;
• Identify and link to related ongoing activities within other institutions and encourage collaboration and synergies;
• Promote and advocate for the project in the media as agreed with the Project Manager, in relevant seminars, meetings of work groups and panels, and project periodic evaluation and review meetings;
• Contribute to prepare deliverables and provide technical support and inputs as needed for the project.

• Develop quarterly monitoring reports on the state of the project implementation in the communities where the project will be implemented;
• Contribute to ensure project documentation/communication is properly done and tracking system is in place for effective project closure;
• Ensure adherence to the UN Women operating rules and procedures;
• Perform appropriate operations in the UN Women corporate ERP system Quantum.

• Master’s degree in gender, communications, social studies or closely related field. .
• Bachelor’s degree with additional two years will be given due consideration

• A minimum of 3 years (with MA) or 5 years (with BA) of relevant experience in similar positions is required.
• Demonstrated outreach / advocacy/ project implementation experience will be highly valued as well as the previous work topics related to gender equality, human rights, law and local governance, and in cooperation with the non-traditional actors.
• Experience working with women human rights issues is necessary as well as having a good understanding of gender equality and gender mainstreaming
• Experience with the international standards related to the Project Cycle Management and Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects is required.
• Previous experience working with international organizations will be considered an asset;

• Excellent English and B/S/C language skills, both written and oral. 

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