Programme Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly, with the mission to promote gender equality and empower women globally. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging resources and mandates from four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates in multiple countries, including India, where it has a dedicated Country Office in New Delhi. The organization works with various partners, including governmental, inter-governmental, and civil society organizations, to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and to ensure their full participation in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and adheres to strict policies against discrimination and misconduct.

Job Overview:
The Programme Specialist position at UN Women involves contributing to the effective management of programs within the India Country Office. The role requires providing substantive inputs to the design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. The Programme Specialist will work closely with various stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and civil society, to ensure successful program implementation. This position also entails monitoring results achieved during program implementation, ensuring adherence to systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as necessary. The Programme Specialist will coordinate the annual workplan and budget process, oversee state offices, and provide technical support to partners, ensuring that all program activities align with UN Women’s strategic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Specialist include:

• Contributing technically to the development of program strategies across all portfolios by coordinating and providing substantive inputs to program/project proposals and initiatives.
• Leading coordination groups on cross-cutting issues within programs and convening quarterly team visioning processes for timely implementation and problem-solving.
• Overseeing and managing three state offices, including staff, budget, program planning, reporting, resource mobilization, and communications.
• Coordinating the annual workplan and budget process, including the call/request for proposals and technical review committees.
• Providing technical inputs and capacity development to project/program partners, maintaining relationships with national partners, and identifying opportunities for capacity building.
• Monitoring and reporting on program/project implementation, ensuring all reporting requirements are met, and building capacity within UN Women for quality reporting.
• Managing people and finances at the program level, including budget implementation and revisions.
• Building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies, preparing relevant documentation, and participating in donor meetings.
• Ensuring the incorporation of monitoring and reporting into program formulation and overseeing the delivery of the country office monitoring and evaluation framework. 1
• Coordinating internal and external reporting requirements and ensuring relevant evaluation findings are incorporated into program reporting.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Programme Specialist position include:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination 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.
• Strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management and the ability to gather and interpret data effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, or international development. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. A project/programme management certification would be beneficial and enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in development program/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building. Experience in program implementation and management is an asset, as is experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another UN official working language is considered an asset, and familiarity with other Indian languages, particularly Hindi, is also advantageous.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of UN Women programs. The role may require international collaboration and engagement with diverse partners. UN Women emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct and discrimination, and all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Candidates must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.