UNDP Afghanistan Mission statement:
UNDP supports stabilization, state building, and governance and development priorities in Afghanistan. UNDP support, in partnership with the Government, the United Nations system, the donor community and other development stakeholders, has contributed to institutional development efforts leading to positive impact on the lives of Afghan citizens. Over the years UNDP support has spanned such milestone efforts as the adoption of the Constitution; Presidential, Parliamentary and Provincial Council elections; institutional development through capacity-building to the legislative, the judicial and executive arms of the state, and key ministries, Government agencies and commissions at the national and subnational levels. UNDP has played a key role in the management of the Law and Order Trust Fund, which supports the Government in developing and maintaining the national police force and in efforts to stabilize the internal security environment. Major demobilization, disarmament and rehabilitation and area-based livelihoods and reconstruction programmes have taken place nationwide. UNDP Programmes in Afghanistan have benefited from the very active support of donors.
UNDP Afghanistan is committed to the highest standards of transparency and accountability and works in close coordination with the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan and the UN system to maximize the impact of its development efforts on the ground.
Organizational Context:
Based on experiences and lessons learnt built from the GEP-II, the new phase of the gender project was developed as Enhancing Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in Afghanistan (EGEMA) with three pillars: 1) Institutional Strengthening of MOWA 2) Women’s livelihoods strengthening and 3) Gender Transformative approaches. The project will be implemented under the Direct Implementation modality of UNDP. The goal of capacity building will be achieved through a strategy based on the principles of 1) strengthening the Capacity of National and Sub-national Partners to deliver the goal and objectives of EGEMA; 2) promote and contribute to the coordination of gender-related activities and program coherence within the UN system; 3) enhancing the capacity of government institutions; 4) facilitate partnerships and synergies.
The project is in the last year of its implementation which is a critical position for the project to as there is need to ensure that it sets off not only to achieve the commitments, in line with project document, but also to establish strong foundations for the coming years.
Skills Description:
Competencies
· Knowledge Management
· Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
· Communication
· Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals
· Operational Efficiency
· Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency
· Learning and Development
· Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Implementation of UNDP strategies to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment through behavioral and socio-cultural transformations strengthening initiatives at national and subnational levels;
· Working with the Administrative Office of the President (AOP), regarding the Gender Responsible Budgeting (GRB);
· Ensuring appropriate design, delivery and monitoring and evaluation of the pillar’s activities at the national and sub-national levels;
· Building strategic partnerships and networking to assist the AOP, and 20 line-ministries;
· Provide advice on potential areas for EGEMA and the adjustment of ongoing activities to ensure that EGEMA remains in harmony with national policies and priorities;
· Oversight the overall quality of training activities to GRB Officers placed in ministries, the participation in the capacity needs assessment exercise, working closely with the GRB Coordinator from AOP;
· Help to develop training and monitoring tools and strategic plans that facilitate achievement of pillar objectives;
· Assist the project manager to prepare detailed work plans, schedule and budget for the gender mainstreaming through GRB component of the project; Provide technical support for strengthening the capacity of the Public Relations and Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Women Affairs;
· Assist in preparing Terms of References for consultants to be engaged to assist in project’s pillar activities;
· Lead or be involved in the implementation of activities on improving M&E of the pillar;
· Provide inputs to the proposals, concept notes, reports prepared by project’s consultants and project technical staff and ensure quality and timeliness of reports;
· Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of best practices and lessons learned;
· Carry out other duties assigned by the Project Manager;
· Knowledge management
· Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in office
· In-depth knowledge and development issues
· Ability to advocate and provide policy advice to high
Job Location:
Kabul, Afghanistan
Qualifications:
Education:
· Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Community Development, International Development, Social Science, or Development Studies with relevant work experience in community development is require.
Experience:
· With master’s degree 2 years’ and with bachelor’s degree 4 years of experience in gender, policy development and planning.
· Gender related work experience is required
· Gender Responsible Budget related work experience will be an asset
· Strong knowledge in use of Excel for data analysis
· Efficient writing skills as the position will frequently require report writing
· Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and work in diverse work environment with people with different background
Disclaimer
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Deadline: 17 June 2019
Comments
Fahim - June 9, 2019
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