Project Officer

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Position Title: Project Officer
Location: Rabat
Country: Morocco
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The Morocco Country Office specifically works with national partners to promote women's leadership and political participation, support the adoption of gender equality legislation, and implement gender-sensitive strategies and public policies. It also focuses on enhancing women's entrepreneurial capacities to improve their livelihoods and resilience.

Job Overview:
The Project Officer position at UN Women is primarily responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) portfolio, particularly focusing on the care economy thematic area. The role involves working closely with the WEE team and other thematic teams within the Morocco Country Office to ensure the successful implementation of planned initiatives. The Project Officer will contribute to the technical development of program strategies, provide support for the management of the care economy program, and assist in monitoring and reporting on program activities. This position requires a proactive approach to building partnerships and mobilizing resources, as well as contributing to advocacy and knowledge-building efforts related to the care economy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute technically to the development of program strategies around the care economy by providing inputs to the design and formulation of program/project proposals and initiatives.
• Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the care economy program, including inputs to the annual workplan and budget, coordinating and monitoring activities, and reviewing financial and narrative reports from implementing partners.
• Offer technical assistance and capacity development support to project/program partners, identifying opportunities for capacity building and facilitating training as needed.
• Monitor progress on program activities, results, and indicators, and provide inputs to quarterly and donor reports.
• Contribute to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies by analyzing information and maintaining databases.
• Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on care economy initiatives to ensure coherence with other partners.
• Support advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts by coordinating events, developing knowledge management products, and providing technical inputs to background documents and presentations.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, or Gender. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification is considered an added advantage.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, or Gender. Alternatively, a first-level university degree along with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification would enhance a candidate's qualifications.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in areas related to the care economy, gender equality, and women's empowerment. Candidates should have experience in working on women economic empowerment projects/programs, as well as in developing, implementing, and coordinating development programs. Proficiency in using computers and office software packages, including MS Word and Excel, is essential, along with experience in handling web-based management systems. Familiarity with a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable, as is experience in women's entrepreneurship.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is mandatory for this position, while fluency in Arabic is considered desirable. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the organization and with partners.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve working with both national and international stakeholders. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct that is incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.