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The consultancy for the Project coordinator: Gender Equality/Combating Gender Based Violence (GBV) aims to work closely in an integrated manner with other programme and operations staff in UNFPA Namibia, to ensure the successful implementation of the EU-funded project on Gender Equality/Combating Gender Based
Scope Of Work (Description Of Services,
activities, or outputs)
The project coordinator will oversee day to day programme, communication and implementation management of the action. The project coordinator will further prepare regular briefings/progress reports to be shared with the Steering Committee as well as ensure regular communication with the EU.
She/he will be under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist Gender and overall supervision of the UNFPA Representative. She/he is expected to work closely with the other programme and operation teams from UNFPA CO, HQ, regional office and Procurement unit and is expected to provide monthly progress reports to the supervisor.
Job Purpose
The consultancy for the Project coordinator: Gender Equality/Combating Gender Based Violence (GBV) aims to work closely in an integrated manner with other programme and operations staff in UNFPA Namibia, to ensure the successful implementation of the EU-funded project on Gender Equality/Combating Gender Based
You Would Be Responsible For
The project coordinator will oversee day to day programme, communication and implementation management of the action. The project coordinator will further prepare regular briefings/progress reports to be shared with the Steering Committee as well as ensure regular communication with the EU.
S/he or will be responsible for the following specific functions:
- Effective and efficient technical coordination on Gender and GBV
- Provision of coordination, technical and advisory services in support of project interventions,
- Facilitate coordination among all concerned partners including implementing partners (IPs) and external development partners to ensure coherence in project activities;
- Coordinate and provide effective management throughout all stages of the EU project to ensure delivery of results;
- Ensure coordination with the regional and national platforms related to the project; Represent UNFPA in relevant coordination platforms;
- Provide technical support and capacity building to partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries in line with project milestones;
- Strengthen linkages of the project with existing programmes Gender, SRH and Data for development to ensure synergies and maximization of impact;
- Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address SRHR, GBV, Youth empowerment and broader gender issues.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Communication
- Facilitate achievement of project results by ensuring that monitoring and oversight mechanisms are in place and implemented;
- Contribute to planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities at national and sub-national levels by concerned IPs as per approved work plans; Actively document promising practices, challenges, lessons learnt and innovation related to project;
- Liaise closely with the IPs and UNFPA to ensure timely and high-quality implementation of project activities, sharing of knowledge and information, proper monitoring, and adjustments to project strategies based on learning as the project proceeds;
- Provide regular and comprehensive updates to UNFPA related progress in project implementation;
- Participate in project related evidence generation interventions (studies, surveys, briefs etc.) and utilize data for evidence-based decision making and implementation;
- Support IPs in the country to prepare and submit technical and financial reports in conformity with guidelines and standards;
- Prepare analytical and project reports to be shared with the partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders; Support sustainability, accountability and project visibility in alignment with UNFPA and donor.
- Effective administration, management and general support
- Coordinate regularly and closely with IPs in work plans and budget development and ensure project activities align with approved project outcomes and results framework;
- Provide support to the management of the resources in close consultation with the Programme Specialist Gender in line with the EU reporting guidelines in the development of the various reports to the donor;
- Review and handle programme related correspondences, collect and prepare necessary information for reply/action, and draft responses to correspondences;
- Provide administrative oversight including ensuring awareness and adherence to organizational policies and procedures;
- Liaise with the Operation and project team Manager to strengthen Country Office support to field offices and staff;
- Organizing and coordinating administrative and logistical arrangements for meeting (including e-meeting), workshops, programme visits and courses in connection with the project;
- Ensure organizational equipment and assets are maintained and used in accordance with UNFPA policies and business practice;
- Stand-in for other Programme CO team members on selected functions as may be required and carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership; Perform any other duties as assigned.
Education
Required Qualifications and Experience:
A university degree in gender studies, law, humanitarian law, anthropology, sociology, social science, political science, development studies, international studies and/or other related social science disciplines.
Knowledge And Experience
- Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in project/ programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
- Technical expertise and past work experience in the areas of Gender, prevention, response and mitigation of Gender-Based Violence AND Sexual and Reproductive health. Demonstrate knowledge of Gender Equality and GBV Guiding Principles, survivor-centered approach, research and good practices on prevention and response to GBV.
- Excellent communication skills and experience with the management of staff.
- An understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work in a team.
- Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles.
- Field/community-based experience is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in supporting donor project is highly desirable.
Languages
Must be fluent in English
Required Competencies
- Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Embracing change
- Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
- Functional competencies:
- Providing coordination support
- Managing data
- Managing documents and partners
- Managing information and workflow
- Planning, organizing and multitasking
Compensation And Benefits
This position offers an attractive and competitive net salary.
UNFPA Work Environment
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. 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.
Disclaimer
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
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.
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.
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