Programme Management Specialist NOC FTA

Job Posting Organization:
ONU Femmes, established in July 2010, is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging resources and mandates from four distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality. ONU Femmes operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve gender equality as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. In Mali, ONU Femmes collaborates with the government, civil society, and local communities to ensure that all individuals, including those with disabilities, enjoy their rights and contribute to economic, peace, and reconciliation efforts. The organization focuses on four priority themes: women's leadership and participation in decision-making, economic empowerment, elimination of violence against women, and peace, security, and humanitarian action. Through these priorities, ONU Femmes contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), addressing gender equality aspects in line with its mandate and comparative advantage.

Job Overview:
The Programme Management Specialist will coordinate the work of programmatic units and guide the coordination efforts of the office under the supervision of the Country Representative of ONU Femmes in Mali. This role involves substantial contributions to the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring/reporting of activities carried out by ONU Femmes in Mali. The specialist will provide technical support for the implementation of the national program, manage monitoring and reporting for the national office, supervise and guide personnel and budget management for the program team, establish partnerships, and support resource mobilization strategies, as well as manage knowledge enhancement efforts. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure that the programs align with the strategic objectives of ONU Femmes and effectively address gender equality issues in Mali.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage programmatic development for the national office based on the strategic note: Guide the development of the country program and provide technical and strategic support for the design and formulation of program/project initiatives; review and provide feedback on strategic project/program documents, work plans, case studies, and related publications; facilitate synergies between ongoing projects and programs; provide technical advice on developing systems, processes, and mechanisms to support program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of the ONU Femmes Mali program: Review annual program work plans to ensure alignment with ONU Femmes Mali's strategic objectives and results-focused indicators; analyze and ensure alignment of project budgets with the logical framework matrices and annual work plan; support the drafting of reports on activities, products, and results; ensure the quality of reports for donors; manage program quality control and identify potential challenges in implementation; support coordination between program activities and operations team activities.
• Manage monitoring and reporting preparation for ONU Femmes Mali: Define and recommend standards, criteria, and other indicators to track program implementation and measure/evaluate progress/results; manage the monitoring of results frameworks and associated performance indicators; coordinate the process of collecting information and preparing progress reports on program implementation; prepare the program team for audits and follow up on audit recommendations; provide training on results-based program management to office staff as needed.
• Supervise and guide personnel and ensure proper budget management for the program team: Lead the program team, evaluate the performance of supervised staff, and ensure their capacity development by suggesting professional development opportunities; control and analyze the financial situation of portfolios and programs to ensure compliance with execution rates and resource utilization within established timelines.
• Establish partnerships and support resource mobilization strategy development: Develop and implement partnership and resource mobilization strategies; analyze and research information on donors, finalize analytical notes on potential cooperation areas, identify resource mobilization opportunities, and develop appropriate partnerships.
• Manage knowledge development activities: Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing good practices and lessons learned from program implementation and contribute to their dissemination.
• Perform any other tasks within the scope of competence deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
A master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, political science, gender & development, anthropology, human rights, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in gender studies, social sciences, political science, gender & development, anthropology, human rights, or a related field, along with two additional years of relevant professional experience, may be accepted. A certification in project/program management (such as PMP, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an additional advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a master's degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, political science, gender & development, anthropology, or human rights. A bachelor's degree with additional relevant experience may also be considered. Certification in project management is a plus.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in program management, including program design, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, reporting to donors, and capacity building is required. Proven experience in gender equality-related fields is desirable. Experience in establishing strategic priorities, budgets, work plans, and program development is required, along with experience in managing institutional relationships and fundraising. Experience in effectively managing teams is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is required. Proficiency in Bambara or another local language is required. Knowledge of another UN official language (English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is a full-time role, and candidates must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed. Failure to complete all sections may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. ONU Femmes has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.