Unpaid Care Work Programme Coordinator

• Country: Kigali, Rwanda
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNDP
• Gender: Both
• Deadline:  2024-01-19

Duties and Responsibilities

Management of the 3R programme technical implementation:

• Manage the technical implementation of the programme and ensure synergies among the 3R programme Staff at national level;
• Manage the submission of financial and narrative reports;
• Organize Project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.

Manage the monitoring and reporting of the 3R Programme in Rwanda:

• Manage the monitoring of 3R programme implementation and finances using results-based management tools;
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
• Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions, as needed;
• Write reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
• Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports, as needed.

Oversee the Programme staff and manage the financial resources of the 3R Programme:

• Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
• Oversee the work of the programme Associate;
• Mentor and coach staff and support performance assessments;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:

• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies as needed;
• 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.

Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the 3R programme;
• Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to the 3R Programme, specifically around unpaid care, as necessary;
• Develop advocacy strategies at the national level and oversee their implementation.
• Work with the Programme Associate to identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
• Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies related to the 3R Programme;
• Coordinate programme communication and visibility strategies including through overseeing social and multimedia communications.

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 programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to synthesize programme performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
• Strong knowledge of gender equality and the issues around unpaid care work
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
• Ability to develop knowledge management and communications strategies

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, 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 would be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Technical experience on unpaid care work is an asset;
• Experience in coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
• Experience developing knowledge management and communications strategies is an asset;
• Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

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