UNDP Job Vacancy 2019 for Technical Specialist under Spotlight Initiative

Malawi will start implementation of the Country Programme in 2019.  As this is a relatively new way of working together, there is a need for a full-time Technical Specialist on Violence Against Women who will be seconded by UN Women Country office to work and provide technical coherence of the Spotlight initiatives with all Spotlight RUNOS.

1. Lead in the technical implementation and management of the Spotlight Initiative related to violence against women and girls

• Support the development of annual workplan and budget in discussion with RUNOs for Spotlight Initiative and manage the implementation;
• Manage the technical implementation of the UN Spotlight initiative activities; ensure synergies with other teams;
• Develop and submit financial and narrative reports;
• Ensure the implementation of the programme is in line with results-based management standards;
• Provide input to Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, in coordination with Programme Specialist as needed.

      2.  Lead technical assistance and capacity development to programme stakeholders on Spotlight initiative

• Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance in the area of violence against women and girls
• Provide technical assistance to local partners supporting programme implementation
• Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
• Provide a forum for exchanging experiences; consolidate lessons learned and key outcomes of workshops, webinars and other meetings/events
• Analyze emerging needs; follow up on technical issues and challenges emerging
• Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the programme; respond to any potential problems;
• Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.

      3.  Design and develop programme strategies related to the Spotlight Initiative 

• Design and formulate programme proposals and initiatives;
• Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to the Spotlight initiative.

     4.   Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

• Provide inputs to and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
• 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.

      5.  Provide inputs to the coordination with other UN agencies in the Spotlight initiative

• Provide technical support to the Programme Specialist on Spotlight Initiative related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
• 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.

     6.  Guide and lead in advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts in the area of violence against women and girls

• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Spotlight Initiative in the area of violence against women and girls
• Provide inputs to advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation as necessary;
• Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning in area;
• Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on the Spotlight Initiative.

• 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

• 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
• 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;
• Technical experience in violence against women and girls;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
• Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Chichewa