JOB TITLE: Programme Specialist
JOB LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
JOB DETAILS:
- Act as project manager for the national component of the project Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reform in West and Central Africa and lead the implementation of national activities
- Manage, supervise, and coordinate consultants and other contractors for the implementation of project activities
- Manage financial resources of the programme including budgeting and budget revisions, and expenditure tracking
- Oversee regular monitoring visits to project implementation sites
- Monitor project progress according to the work plan, and draft monitoring and donor reports
- Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and timely donor reporting;·
- Finalize annual and quarterly reports; finalize the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; ·
- Coordinate relationships with key partners to support implementation, raise potential problems and suggest solutions
- Act as country focal person for the regional evaluation of the project
Partnerships:
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- Manage relationships with government stakeholders, including procurement agencies at the federal and state level, to strengthen the implementation of project activities.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with women-owned businesses, women-owned business networks and development partners (civil society organisations, donors) including through facilitating partner learning, and identifying opportunities for collaboration
- Technical assistance and advice on Affirmative Procurement Reform: Advice CO senior management and project partners on the integration of affirmative procurement principles in national/regional policies.
- Identify capacity building needs and support the development of strategies to build capacity in the area of gender-responsive procurement policies and practices
- Support and oversee technical experts in the provision of technical assistance to institutional partners and Women-led SMEs to access public procurement/corporate supply chains
Knowledge Management:
- Support the CO in the formulation and implementation of national learning strategies to build the capacity of UN Women’s and its strategic partners in the area of affirmative procurement
- Lead the development of advocacy, knowledge building and communications activities at the national/country level
- Contribute to the exchange of information and lead/supervise technical experts in the development of knowledge products
- Actively participate in UN Women’s Community of Practice on Gender-responsive procurement to share results, information and lessons from the project
Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely and quality substantive inputs programme strategies and activities;
- Timely and quality substantive inputs to work plans and budgets;
- Adherence to UN Women standards and rules;
- Timely monitoring and tracking of programme results and finances;
- Relationship with partners and stakeholders;
- Timely organization of events;
- Quality of knowledge and advocacy products.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:
- Master’s Degree 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
- Certification in Gender, Project Management, Affirmative procurement, Public-Private Partnerships, Financial Management, would be considered an added advantage
Experience:
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building.
- Experience in public policy and strategy to support women’s entrepreneurship.
- In-depth knowledge of gender/public procurement procedures and regulations in West and Central Africa;
- Knowledge of and experience working with private sector affirmative sourcing and supply chain practices;
- Experience working in programs and projects funded by international institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank; United Nations System) is an asset.
- Experience designing and delivering training for women entrepreneurs is an asset
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
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
- Good knowledge of the technical area of gender-responsive procurement
- Good knowledge of women business associations
- Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.
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Deadline: November 10, 2021
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Job Category | Specialist |