Programme Coordinator, Women’s Political Participation

• Country: Amman, Jordan
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNDP
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-18

Duties and Responsibilities

      1. Coordinate the Women’s Civic Engagement and Agency towards an Inclusive Democratic Reform in Jordan Programme

• Coordinate the overall Programme work plan development and implementation according to the program document;
• Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of work plans, periodic narrative progress reports, and expenditures status reports;
• Establish systems for project planning, implementation, and monitoring, in collaboration with partners;
• Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks.

       2. Guide coordination with national partners and other stakeholders

• Coordinate relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Women’s Civic Engagement and Agency towards an Inclusive Democratic Reform in Jordan Programme, raise potential problems and suggest solutions;
• Identify capacity-building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives, as needed.?

       3.Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the Women’s Civic Engagement and Agency towards an Inclusive Democratic Reform in Jordan Programme

• Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on the programmes and projects from the planning to the evaluation stages;
• Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds; conduct regular monitoring visits, as required;
• Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
• Provide inputs from Women’s Civic Engagement and Agency towards an Inclusive Democratic Reform in Jordan Programme activities and results to Country Office reporting.

       4. Manage people and finances of the Women’s Civic Engagement and Agency towards an Inclusive Democratic Reform in Jordan Programme

• Coordinate development and preparation of financial resources of the programme including budgeting and budget revisions, and expenditure tracking and reporting;
• Monitor the allocation and disbursement of funds to participating partners;
• Supervise Programme Associates and Assistants.

       5. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

• Provide inputs to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.

       6. Advocate and facilitate knowledge-building and management and communication

• Document the programme implementation process and products;
• Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the program;
• Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products.

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:

• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Good budget and finance skills
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of UN programme management systems

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required.
• 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 (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to thematic area;
• Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes and projects is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
• Knowledge of gender dynamics within the national political context is an asset.

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