National Programme Specialist (Making Migration Safe For Women Programme) External Post Level N[...]

National Programme Specialist (Making Migration Safe for Women Programme) External Post level N(...)Only for registered membersZAR 200000 - 300000UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
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All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.BackgroundUN 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.Economic empowerment is one of the priority areas of UN Women.
UN Women works with governments and partners to promote women's economic empowerment and increase their access to economic opportunities and outcomes, especially for those who are most excluded, including women migrant workers.Since 2023, UN Women has been implementing the second phase of the Germany-funded Making Migration Safe for Women programme in Ethiopia and at the global level with the goal of ensuring that the development and implementation of national migration policies and laws in Ethiopia are gender-responsive.
In January 2025, UN Women will expand implementation of the Making Migration Safe for Women programme in South Africa.Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Representative in South Africa and reporting to the Global Coordinator of the Making Migration Safe programme, the National Programme Specialist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the Making Migration Safe programme in South Africa.
The National Programme Specialist works in close collaboration with the UN Women Regional Office and HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society organizations ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the implementation of the Making Migration Safe for Women (MMSfW) programme in South Africa:Develop and finalize the annual workplan and budget for the MMSfW programme in South Africa;Undertake the technical implementation of the programme; ensure synergies with the global and country teams;Manage the selection of implementing partners;Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports for South Africa;Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;Establish and organize the Programme Steering Committee, programme review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.Manage technical assistance and capacity development to programme partners:Provide technical advice and guidance to programme partners in South Africa;Under the guidance of the Global Coordinator, build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the MMSfW programme in South Africa and 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.Manage the monitoring and reporting of the MMSfW programme:Manage the monitoring of programme implementation and finances in South Africa using results-based management tools;Oversee and carry out programme visits and review reports on monitoring trips;Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;Contribute to donor and UN Women reports in South Africa.Manage the people and financial resources of the MMSfW programme in South Africa:Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports for South Africa;Supervise any personnel hired as part of the MMSfW programme in South Africa, and mentor and coach any staff and conduct performance assessments, as required;Support the Global Coordinator in recruitment processes for the MMSfW programme, as required.Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;Design and develop project strategies in the area of gender and migration;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.Contribute to inter-agency coordination on migration to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in South Africa and the region:Provide technical support to the Country Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities on migration 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 Making Migration Safe capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to gender and migration;Draft contributions to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to gender and migration;Represent UN Women in national and regional meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to migration, as required;Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation in South Africa;Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on migration, in coordination with the Making Migration Safe Programme and Knowledge Management Specialist and the Policy Specialist on Gender and Migration at HQ.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Core Values:Respect for DiversityIntegrityProfessionalismCore Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender IssuesExcellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them;Excellent knowledge of Results Based Management;Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making;Excellent knowledge in gender and migration;Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation;Ability to negotiate and interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.Required Skills and ExperienceEducation and Certification:Master's degree or equivalent in migration, 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 programme/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 programmes on gender and migration;Technical experience in the field of migration, gender equality and women's empowerment is required;Experience working in South Africa on migration is required;Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is required;Experience working in the UN System is desirable;Experience in leading/managing a team is desirable.Languages:Fluency in English is required;Knowledge of the other UN official working language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).Please note that the system will only allow one attachment and candidates are required to include in the P-11 form.
Applications without the completed and signed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
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