Sunday, November 11, 2007

National Programme Officer – Gender

Post Code:*VA/FPA/NPO-G/2007* Post Title:*National Programme Officer –Gender * Recruitment:Indonesian National Location/Duty Station:Jakarta,Indonesia Duration of Assignment:1 year initially StartingDate:Immediate DirectSupervisor:Assistant Representative Status/Condition:Fixed-Term (FT)
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international developmentagency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a lifeof health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in usingpopulation data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensurethat every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person isfree of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity andrespect.
*I. Organization Context*
Under the supervision of the Assistant Representative and overall guidancefrom UNFPA Representative, the National Programme Officer substantivelycontributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas ofgender.
The NPO facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts andestablishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts ingovernment, multi lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society toaddress emerging issues.
The NPO must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds tojointly contribute to achieving UNFPA's mandate. The NPO is a substantivecontributor to the programme team in the Country Office.
*II. Substantive Duties and Responsibilities*
*GENDER***
1. Manage the Gender component of the country programme with inputs from the Assistant Representative, Special Assistant to the Representative and other programme officers; 2. In collaboration with Government counterparts, CST advisers, NGOs and other partners, prepare and formulate the project documents requires for implementation, such as work plans, project descriptions and budgets. 3. Analyze and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to gender and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and interventions. 4. Review and recommend new Annual Work Plans; monitor project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels for the gender programme. 5. Coordinate project implementation; establish collaborative relationships with executing agencies, government counterparts and other UN agencies. 6. Facilitate timely and efficient delivery of projects and address training needs for projects personnel. 7. Monitor and supervise progress on existing gender projects in collaboration with PCO Gender at the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and M&E Officer. 8. Prepare regular progress reports. 9. Make field visits to assist the partners in implementation and monitoring of the Gender projects and activities. 10. Provide leadership in substantive areas including Gender-based violence, Gender-based budgeting and UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (women in conflict situation). 11. Write new proposals for resource mobilization for Gender projects.
*GENERAL***
1. Collaborate with other Programme Officers in preparing and editing policy and programme documents and donor reports to reflect gender dimensions; 2. In collaboration with Programme Officers, contribute to the analysis and preparation of targeted policy briefs, information sheets and other documents, on UNFPA in Indonesia and/or on specific programmes; 3. Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging gender issues, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies; 4. In collaboration with Representative and Assistant Representative, assist in the review and development of the Common Country Assessment (CCA); 5. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.
*III. Competencies*
*FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES*
- *Results-based programme development and management* Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in the formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches. - *Innovation and marketing of new approaches* Enhances existing processes and products. Documents and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches. Adapts quickly to change. - *Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners *Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts to keep abreast of developments and to share information. Analyzes and selected materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders. - *Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda* Prepares and communicates relevant information for evidence-based advocacy. Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society to support advocacy efforts and takes opportunities for advocating for UNFPA/s mandate. - *Resource mobilization* Provides inputs to resource mobilization strategies analyzing and maintaining information and databases on donors and developing database of project profiles for presentation to donors.
*CORPORATE COMPETENCIES: *
*Values *
*Integrity/Commitment to mandate***
- Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA's mandate and to the organizational vision.
*Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning*
- Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.
*Valuing diversity*
- Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.
*Managing Relationships*
*Working in teams*
- Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
*Communicating information and ideas*
- Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.
*Conflict and self management*
- Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.
*Working with people*
*Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management** *
- Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.
*Personal Leadership and Effectiveness*
*Analytical and strategic thinking*
- Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.
*Results orientation/Commitment to excellence*
- Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.
*Appropriate and transparent decision making*
- Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.
*IV. Recruitment Qualifications*
*Academic Requirements:*
- A Master's degree in sociology, women's studies, economics, public health, development studies, or other related social sciences; or Medical degree.
*Experience:*
- Five to seven years experience in Gender related work including project management.
*Languages:*
- Fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia. Knowledge of an additional UN Language is desirable. - Ability to write clearly and concisely.
*Computer skills:** *
- Proficiency in current office software applications.
http://www.undp.or.id/jobs/job.asp?JobID=1318

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