🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ UN Women – 3 Positions

UN Women is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Consultant - Evaluation of the IRISH Aid Funded Projects
2.) Programme Coordination, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist
3.) Programme Assistant

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Consultant - Evaluation of the IRISH Aid Funded Projects

Background

UN Women is the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on fulfilling their needs, 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. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, the UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women Sierra Leone is seeking the service of an international consultant to commission the evaluation of the IRISH Aid projects: 1) The Protection and Empowerment of Women for Equality, Resilience and Development (POWERED) from July 2021 - November 2022 and 3) the Promotion of Women Empowerment & Rights in Sierra Leone (POWER SALONE) Project August 2022 - September 2024. The evaluation will follow the OECD/DAC criteria for evaluations namely: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The evaluation will further document lesions learnt and best practices for replicability of project's intervention as well as challenges that arose from project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The international consultant will be reporting to the Head of Office and will be supported by the Programme Specialist (EVAW) for contract management and contract payment. The Monitoring and Evaluation officer as the evaluation manager for this assignment will validate all deliverables

The scope is to conduct evaluation for the IRISH AID funded projects to assess the performance of the projects using OECD/DAC criteria. Below are the specific deliverables: Task 1: Inception phase: Evaluability assessment, development of survey methodology, tools, sampling plan, workplan, and incorporation of feedback on draft inception report

Task 2: Conduct field data collection including Conduct preliminary desk review of relevant documents and existing data and primary data collection.

Task 3: Data Analysis, synthesis, Interpretation, draft report, and Knowledge transition materials: Focusing on data analysis, synthesizing the data, interpretation of findings and drafting of an evaluation report and knowledge transition materials using a standard template.

Task 4: Final Evaluation Report and knowledge transition materials: A final evaluation report that addressed the comments and feedbacks from evaluation stakeholders (EMG, ERG) and Donor including a concise Executive Summary and knowledge transition materials will be produced and circulated internally including PPT, Executive summary.

Task 5: Submission to UN Women for EMG validation and approval. Consultant will submit the final report for validation by the EMG and further disseminate to stakeholders during a webinar and stakeholder engagement session.

This is a home-based consultancy.

The consultant is required to work 13 full days in UN Women office and 10 days on field work across the 7 operational districts.

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues, political science, law, and development. eUJKdB8 C0zl6T
•  Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with government representatives of Member States as well as CSO representative.
•  Proven networking skills, and ability.
•  Strong writing and communication skills.
•  Knowledge and understanding of UN system and familiarity with inter-governmental processes.
•  Strong IT skills, including databases, extranet and office software packages.
•  Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

•  Master's degree in social science, research, gender, international development, or other relevant field; PhD is an advantage.

Experience:

•  Minimum 7 years of experience in conducting endline / baseline surveys and evaluation of international development projects.
•  Minimum 5 years of work experience evaluating gender and/or VAW and related development projects is a distinct advantage.
•  Extensive experience in designing and conducting community surveys, particularly on prevention issues.
•  Good knowledge of best practices and indicators to measure positive changes relevant to decreasing VAW, promoting gender equality, and advancing women's empowerment.
•  Good understanding of ethical considerations and safety guidelines in researching VAW and how to adhere to these in practice during the survey design and administration.

Languages: Fluency in English is required

•  Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc )
•  A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)

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2.) Programme Coordination, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist

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 is the central stakeholder in advancing global norms and standards for gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women's work in Sierra Leone started through UNIFEM in 2002. UN Women provides unique supports to national gender machineries, cooperating with UN, public, private, international, and community-level institutions to empower women and advance gender.

Sierra Leone made key strides in the promulgation of laws and policies relating to economic empowerment of women, Sexual and Gender Based violence, women's participation in governance in all spheres, women's leadership in public life and in peace and security, and their access to land. In line with the principle of Leaving No One Behind, UN Women makes deliberate efforts to develop partnerships which address the needs, demands and interests of women facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, vulnerability, and marginalization. The Agency's portfolio in Sierra Leone includes the following flagship Programme Initiatives across the country:

•  Women's Participation and Leadership in Governance and Politics.
•  Ending Violence Against Women.
•  Women in Peace, Security and Humanitarian Actions.
•  Women's Economic Empowerment.

Under the supervision of the Head of Office, the Programme Coordination, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist will provide technical support to the development and management of UN Women's strategic partnerships, relationships, and resource mobilization strategy, as well as enhance resource mobilization capacity in the country office.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Provide technical support and guidance to the development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts.
•  Manage and coordinate relationships with key partners; provide technical inputs to senior management's efforts at the country level to develop new and innovative partnerships.
•  maintaining partnerships and positioning with potential donors, including civil Society groups, and other key government partners and stakeholders
•  Advise UN Women Sierra Leone country office on the design and implementation of effective advocacy strategies and strategic targeting of partners and donors. Provide advice on the formulation of concept notes for UN Women's intervention areas, as well as the office's strategic note.
•  Develop country programming processes and products, including the annual workplan, strategic note, and programme/ project documents, the preparation of United Nations Development Framework (UNDAF) and other UN system joint programming documents.
•  Manage activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/ donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for UN Women programmes and joint UN system programmes.
•  Manage, and facilitate the implementation of resource mobilization strategies and initiatives, programme quality and sustainability.
•  Manage the development and implementation of differentiated, donor fund-raising strategies, aligned and coordinated with country-level activities initiatives and outreach activities.
•  Develop targeted products and initiatives to mobilize programmatic resources and attract additional donors' funding.
•  Gather information on project/programmes pipelines and corresponding resource needs through close collaboration with country-based counterparts.
•  Provide technical support to the development of project proposals in line with the UN Women's strategy and the interest of donors.
•  Undertake ad-hoc donor studies, research, and other activities to identify funding opportunities; update the resources mobilization strategy as needs emerge.
•  Guide project officers and programme specialists on the management of UN Women Sierra Leone's programmes and projects, ensuring quality implementation and portfolio growth and sustainability of impacts.
•  Build trust and maintain effective relationships with donors.
•  Act as a direct entry point for donors, building institutional relationships.
•  Provide regular updates on donor profiles, databases (e.g., contacts management) and donor intelligence.
•  Identify opportunities to secure additional non-core resources.
•  Provide technical support the drafting and review of partner-specific Framework Arrangements and Cost Sharing Agreements, and the preparation of brief funding proposals and concept notes, where appropriate.
•  Coordinate the submission of high quality and timely reports to Donors.
•  Maintain systems to promote compliance with the terms of grants and agreements in the CO. eUJKZGl C0zl6T
•  Provide technical support to programme managers for the preparation of high quality and timely donor reports.
•  Coordinate with the M&E for the collection of information and preparation of results-based reports for external constituencies.
•  Participate in knowledge building and sharing and advocacy efforts.
•  Contribute to the development of knowledge products and mechanisms to effectively position UN Women wherever possible.

Monitor emerging issues that could affect partnerships and resource contributions at the national or regional levels (risk management).

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

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

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues.
•  Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with government representatives of Member States (donor and programme);
•  Proven networking skills, and ability to mobilize support on behalf of UN Women.
•  Strong negotiating skills.
•  Knowledge and understanding of UN system and familiarity with inter-governmental processes.
•  Strong IT skills, including databases, extranet and office software packages.
•  Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification

•  Master's degree or equivalent in economics, Development studies, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, Gender studies, or a in related field (s) is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

•  At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, communications/ advocacy, and/or business development.
•  Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment.
•  Experience working with civil society organizations, international institutions and donors.

A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in English required.

Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable

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3.) Programme Assistant

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 is the central stakeholder in advancing global norms and standards for gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women's work in Sierra Leone started through UNIFEM in 2002. UN Women provides unique supports to national gender machineries, cooperating with UN, public, private, international, and community-level institutions to empower women and advance gender.

Sierra Leone made key strides in the promulgation of laws and policies relating to economic empowerment of women, Sexual and Gender Based violence, women's participation in governance in all spheres, women's leadership in public life and in peace and security, and their access to land. In line with the principle of Leaving No One Behind, UN Women makes deliberate efforts to develop partnerships which address the needs, demands and interests of women facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, vulnerability, and marginalization. The Agency's portfolio in Sierra Leone includes the following flagship Programme Initiatives across the country:

•  Women's Participation and Leadership in Governance and Politics.
•  Ending Violence Against Women.
•  Women in Peace, Security and Humanitarian Actions.
•  Women's Economic Empowerment.

Under the supervision of the Head of Office, the Programme Coordination, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist will provide technical support to the development and management of UN Women's strategic partnerships, relationships, and resource mobilization strategy, as well as enhance resource mobilization capacity in the country office.

Reporting to Program Manager the Programme Assistant works with and provides support to the members of the Programme Team in the development and implementation of effective programmes consistent with UN Women rules and regulations. The Programme Assistant provides programme, administrative, and logistical assistance to the team for the smooth programme implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Provide administrative and logistical support to the formulation and management of programmes
•  Provide administrative support in the preparation of programme work plans, budgets, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements, including tracking the delivery of funds;
•  Provide administrative support to the executing agencies / responsible parties on routine delivery and reporting of programme supported activities and finances;
•  Provide administrative support for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations;
•  Identify sources, and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers, in collaboration with the Programme team.
•  Provide administrative support to the financial management of the Programme Unit:
•  Create projects in Quantum system, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds and the operational and financial close of a project;
•  Provide administrative support in monitoring and preparation of budget and the finances of programmes/projects, and in the preparation of FACE forms;
•  Prepare non-PO vouchers for development projects;
•  Process payment for consultants, as deleaged;
•  Create requisitions in Quantum system for development projects; register good receipts in Quantum system.
•  Provide administrative support to the Programme Unit:
•  Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for organization for meetings, workshops, events, and missions;
•  Make travel arrangements for the Programme Team, including travel and claims.
•  Draft minutes in meetings, as delegated;
•  Assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations, in collaboration with the Programme team; eUPBgj1 C0zl6T
•  Organize and coordinate filing of documents; maintain mailing lists.
•  Provide administrative support to resource mobilization:
•  Organize, compile, and process documentation and information from donors, and programme team as inputs to various databases and documents.
•  Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing:
•  Provide administrative support to the organization of training for the office staff and partners on programme and operations related issues.
•  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Knowledge of programme management;

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification

Completion of secondary education is required

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration is an asset.

Experience

•  At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or programme management/support;
•  Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required;
•  Experience in the use of ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable;
•  Experience in supporting a team is desirable

Languages

•  Fluency in English is required.
•  Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish

Application: All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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