Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UN Women (UNW) is an entity of the United Nations dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established in 2010, UN Women operates globally with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promote women's rights, and achieve gender equality. The organization plays a pivotal role in coordinating efforts across the UN system to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into action. UN Women has a significant presence in the State of Palestine since its inception in 1997, focusing on supporting the implementation of international commitments to advance gender equality in alignment with national priorities. The organization emphasizes building effective partnerships with civil society and other stakeholders to enhance women's rights and protection against violence, as well as to support women's economic security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and rights. UN Women operates in numerous countries worldwide, with a dedicated team of professionals working towards its mission.
Job Overview:
The Project Management Specialist will be responsible for leading the project management and implementation of Horizon-funded interventions in Gaza, specifically focusing on women's economic empowerment, vocational training, and livelihoods. This role requires a strong technical background in women's economic empowerment and the ability to manage projects effectively. The incumbent will oversee project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring that all activities align with approved workplans, budgets, and timelines. The specialist will also coordinate with various stakeholders, including implementing partners and service providers, to track deliverables and manage risks. A key aspect of this role is to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into all project activities, and that the project contributes to the broader goals of promoting women's rights and economic security in the region. The specialist will also be responsible for preparing regular updates on project progress and outcomes, ensuring that reporting is evidence-based and includes disaggregated data to highlight the impact on different demographics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a strong understanding of project management principles and practices, particularly in the context of women's economic empowerment and livelihoods. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a proven track record of delivering results in complex environments. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders are essential. The role also demands a high level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the values of UN Women. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prepare clear and concise reports. Additionally, a strong understanding of gender issues and the ability to integrate gender perspectives into project activities is crucial.
Educational Background:
A master's degree in social sciences, development studies, gender studies, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be considered if they have extensive relevant experience. A strong academic background in gender equality and women's empowerment is preferred, along with knowledge of international development frameworks and policies related to gender.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, with a focus on women's economic empowerment, livelihoods, or related fields. Experience working in the UN system or with international organizations is highly desirable. Familiarity with the Palestinian context and the challenges faced by women in the region will be an advantage. The ability to demonstrate successful project outcomes and impact in previous roles is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and beneficiaries. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the context of the work.
Additional Notes:
This position is a national UN Volunteer assignment, and the selected candidate will be responsible for arranging their own housing and living essentials. The contract duration is for 6 months, with the possibility of extensions based on funding availability, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of 9,417 ILS is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and living expenses. The position includes life, health, and permanent disability insurance, with health coverage extended to up to 3 dependents. An exit allowance is also provided for satisfactory service.
UN Women (UNW) is an entity of the United Nations dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established in 2010, UN Women operates globally with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promote women's rights, and achieve gender equality. The organization plays a pivotal role in coordinating efforts across the UN system to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into action. UN Women has a significant presence in the State of Palestine since its inception in 1997, focusing on supporting the implementation of international commitments to advance gender equality in alignment with national priorities. The organization emphasizes building effective partnerships with civil society and other stakeholders to enhance women's rights and protection against violence, as well as to support women's economic security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and rights. UN Women operates in numerous countries worldwide, with a dedicated team of professionals working towards its mission.
Job Overview:
The Project Management Specialist will be responsible for leading the project management and implementation of Horizon-funded interventions in Gaza, specifically focusing on women's economic empowerment, vocational training, and livelihoods. This role requires a strong technical background in women's economic empowerment and the ability to manage projects effectively. The incumbent will oversee project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring that all activities align with approved workplans, budgets, and timelines. The specialist will also coordinate with various stakeholders, including implementing partners and service providers, to track deliverables and manage risks. A key aspect of this role is to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into all project activities, and that the project contributes to the broader goals of promoting women's rights and economic security in the region. The specialist will also be responsible for preparing regular updates on project progress and outcomes, ensuring that reporting is evidence-based and includes disaggregated data to highlight the impact on different demographics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring delivery against approved workplans, budgets, indicators, and timelines.
- Coordinate with implementing partners, service providers, and relevant stakeholders; track agreed actions, deliverables, risks, and corrective measures.
- Collaborate with participating UN agencies in Gaza for early recovery joint programming.
- Prepare and regularly update project workplans, results frameworks, implementation schedules, budgets, risk logs, and progress reports.
- Conduct field monitoring and quality assurance, document implementation progress, and escalate operational or programmatic issues requiring management attention.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and evidence-based reporting, including the collection and analysis of sex- and age-disaggregated data and documentation of results and lessons learned.
- Provide technical guidance on women's economic empowerment interventions related to vocational and skills training, employability, livelihoods recovery, and income-generation opportunities.
- Contribute to the design and review of TVET, participant selection criteria, referral pathways, protection, and employment pathways.
- Build partnerships with women-led organizations, civil society organizations, training providers, private-sector actors, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders to improve women's access to safe and inclusive training and livelihood opportunities. 1
- Ensure disability inclusion, protection, safeguarding, and do-no-harm considerations are integrated throughout project implementation, including referrals to protection services. 1
- Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a strong understanding of project management principles and practices, particularly in the context of women's economic empowerment and livelihoods. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a proven track record of delivering results in complex environments. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders are essential. The role also demands a high level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the values of UN Women. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prepare clear and concise reports. Additionally, a strong understanding of gender issues and the ability to integrate gender perspectives into project activities is crucial.
Educational Background:
A master's degree in social sciences, development studies, gender studies, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be considered if they have extensive relevant experience. A strong academic background in gender equality and women's empowerment is preferred, along with knowledge of international development frameworks and policies related to gender.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, with a focus on women's economic empowerment, livelihoods, or related fields. Experience working in the UN system or with international organizations is highly desirable. Familiarity with the Palestinian context and the challenges faced by women in the region will be an advantage. The ability to demonstrate successful project outcomes and impact in previous roles is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and beneficiaries. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the context of the work.
Additional Notes:
This position is a national UN Volunteer assignment, and the selected candidate will be responsible for arranging their own housing and living essentials. The contract duration is for 6 months, with the possibility of extensions based on funding availability, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of 9,417 ILS is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and living expenses. The position includes life, health, and permanent disability insurance, with health coverage extended to up to 3 dependents. An exit allowance is also provided for satisfactory service.
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