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• Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue
  and other documents related to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

• 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 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 Ending Violence Against Women and
  Girls 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 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;
• Actively contribute to office donor and UN Women reports.

• Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
• Supervise the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls team under
  his/her portfolio; Mentor and coach staff and conduct performance
  assessments;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

• Formulate 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.

• Provide technical support to the Programme Team Leader 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.

• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations
  related to the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls;
• Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues
  related to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls 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 Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

• Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Strategic Note;
• Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and
  workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and
  regulations, including security;
• Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
• Relations with partners and stakeholders;
• Quality reports and timely submission;
• Regular communication with other agencies and partners;
• Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations UN WOMEN Programme
  Specialist: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls job opportunity must
  hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights,
  gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field
• 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.
• Five 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 Ending Violence Against Women and Girls;
• 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
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;
• Knowledge of Uganda and the Great Lakes region is an asset.

• Respect for Diversity;
• Integrity;
• Professionalism.

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

• 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 Ending Violence Against Women and Girls;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to
  fundraising and develop strategies.

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