Job Title: Programme Officer – Women’s Peace, and Humanitarian Fund (Fresher UN Jobs)
Organisation: UN WOMEN
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
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.
Women’s leadership and political participation is one of UN Women’s primary work as mandated in its inception, recognizing the integral role of women in strong and stable
democratic processes. To strengthen the leadership and participation of women in strong and stable democratic processes, UN Women works to promote gender equality in Parliaments, Electoral Bodies, Political Parties and other institutions and the women’s movement is key in mobilizing women to engage in these processes
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Specialist WPHF, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Support monitoring of implementation of projects under the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian fund in close co-operation with the implementing partners (IPs)
- Support in reviewing partner reports and providing support to the IPs
- Support the provision of technical support and capacity building measures to partners
- Provide inputs to internal and external reporting
- Support in facilitating various events
- Provide administrative support to the WPHF portfolio in Uganda
- Provide support to the field monitoring and in producing communication material
- Support the development of position papers and plans for awareness raising campaigns on the importance of women’s participation in peacebuilding, as requested
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent in Peace and Security, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender/Women’s studies, International Development or a related field
- 0 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building but demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) is an asset. Experience in the area of Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action is an asset . Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
- Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
Competencies and values
- Accountability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Building Trust
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Communication
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Self-Management
- Technological Awareness
- Working in Teams
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 29th May 2022
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