UN Women: Programme Specialist, Women, Peace and Security, Manila, Philippi at United Nations UN

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Formulation, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Results Based Management, Analytical Skills, Technical Assistance, Capacity Development, Partnership Building, Resource Mobilization, Advocacy, Knowledge Management, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Gender Issues, Women Peace and Security

Industry

International Affairs

Description

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 Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR1325, 2000) is the landmark resolution on women, peace and security (WPS) that links gender equality to the maintenance of international peace and security. WPS agenda is a significant international normative and policy framework, because it addresses the gender-specific impacts of conflict, political crisis, displacement, disaster, violent extremism, and mass atrocities on women and girls. Two decades and nine resolutions after, WPS agenda continues to expand its footprint in global policy making. In the Philippines, UN Women has played a vital role in advancing the WPS agenda since 2015, including the support to advance the WPS normative framework at the national, regional and local levels, including the inclusion of gender and women empowerment provisions in the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) and subsequently the establishment of the Bangsamoro Women’s Commission (BWC) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In close collaboration with other UN agencies in the Philippines, UN Women has been part of several joint programmes and co-implementing projects in BARMM with particular focus on capacity building and supporting women’s leadership and meaningful participation in conflict prevention, resolution and recovery in the Philippines as well as localization of the WPS agenda in BARMM Ministries and Agencies to expand space for engagement and participation of local women peace mediators, civil society and women organizations. With the continued work and strengthened resolve to deliver on its normative, coordination and operations mandate as articulated and further committed through its new Strategic Plan for 2026 – 2029, UN Women is furthering its work and readiness to jointly deliver on various actions through various catalytic and joint programming efforts. Reporting to Philippines Country Programme Coordinator and in close collaboration with the ROAP Governance Peace and Security team, Programme Specialist for Women, Peace and Security is responsible to coordinate all existing projects/programmes under the growing WPS portfolio in UN Women Philippines Office, including management oversight current and new projects. He/she exercises overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions under the WPS portfolio in the Philippines to ensure overall coherence of all the projects at the national, regional level (based on identified priorities) and in BARMM. Under the direct technical guidance of the WPS Regional Advisor Governance Peace and Security, the Programme Specialist works to enhance synergies between regional and country levels to advance Women, Peace and Security (WPS). He/she will also work in close collaboration with the programme and operations team of UN Women ROAP and HQ, government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio. Scope of Work: 1. Design and develop programme strategies in the area of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) • Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives; and • Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to WPS • Ensure synergies and coordination across all projects and programmes including coherent country level strategy, implementation and the use of resources across all non-core projects/programmes 2. Manage the implementation and management of the Women, Peace and Security programme • Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation across all projects; • Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies within WPS and other teams; • Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; • Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators; and • Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed. 3. Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners • 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 WPS programme; respond to any potential problems; and • Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners. 4. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme project • 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; and • Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports. 5. Manage the people and financial resources of the Women, Peace and Security programme • Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports; • Supervise Programme Officer/Analysts and or Technical Specialists; Mentor and guide personnel and conduct performance assessments; and • Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary. 6. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies • Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies; • Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization; and • Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing. 7. Contribute to inter-agency coordination on Women, Peace and Security programme to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country • Provide technical support to the Philippines Country Programme Coordinator and the Deputy Regional Director on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed; and • Engage and 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. 8. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts • Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the WPS; • Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to WPS programme as necessary; • Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation; • Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning; and • Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on WPS. 9. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The incumbent will supervise project team members in charge of delivering work on WPS and oversee and review output of consultants as required. Competencies : Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity. 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 Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: • 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 • Knowledge and experiences related to Women Peace and Security in the Philippines. • Strong analytical skills • Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies Qualifications: Education and Certification: • Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field 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 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required. • Technical experience in Women, Peace and Security programme is required • Experience in managing complex development portfolio of multiple project fundings is desirable. • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an desirable. • Experience working in the UN System is desirable. • Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. Languages: • Fluency in English is required. • Fluency in Filipino is required. • Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Statements : 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.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.

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Responsibilities

The Programme Specialist is responsible for coordinating all existing projects and programmes under the Women, Peace and Security portfolio in the UN Women Philippines Office. This includes planning, implementing, and managing interventions to ensure coherence across projects at national and regional levels.