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• Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Coordination Analyst is responsible for coordinating the South Africa CO portfolios which includes coordinating relationships with national partners and stakeholders, and the monitoring and reporting, and the finances and personnel of the portfolios.

Scope of Work:

Coordinate the Programme/Portfolios for South Africa CO

• Coordinate the overall Programmes/Portfolios work plan development and implementation according to Strategic Note/ programme documents;
• Provide support to the strategic planning for the South Africa Country Office on UN Coordination
• Provide inputs on the formulation of concept notes for UN Women's intervention areas, as well as the office’s strategic note on UN Coordination
• Provide inputs to the development of country programming processes and products, including the including the annual workplan, strategic note, and programme/ project documents, the preparation of United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF) and other UN system joint programming documents and systems. 
• Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners; and

Contribute to coordination with national partners and other stakeholders 

• Provide technical support to the South Africa Country Office on inter-agency coordination, as well as to joint interventions or similar exercises. 
• Provide technical coordination and communication with the UN Interagency Thematic Group on Gender, 
• Contribute to the annual planning of the UN Interagency Thematic Group on Gender; monitor activities and bring pertinent issues to the attention of the Head of Programmes.
• Prepare briefing materials for the Country Office on issues to be discussed in the UN and other events and meetings.
• Prepare background materials and analysis for presentation to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UN Country Team (UNCT) on the gender dynamics and identify opportunities to support inclusive engagement of women in the development assistance provided by the UNCT.
• Provide technical support to the development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts as a part of UN Coordination 
• Provide support and advice to the Country Representative in forging and implementing strategic partnerships to increase outreach on UN Women’s work in country with a particular focus on UN joint programmes; 
• Support management of activities and other promotional events to engage government, bilateral and multilateral institutions/ donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for UN Women and joint UN system initiatives and programmes.
• Provide guidance and advice to UN partners and national counterparts on implementation of key UN frameworks and conventions on gender equality. 

Coordinate the monitoring and reporting of the CO 

• Compile and upload to the relevant electronic platforms, all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects from the planning to the evaluation stages
• Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; and
• Provide inputs to Country Office reporting.

Advocate and facilitate knowledge sharing, management and communication

• Provide support to the development and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned on UN Coordination; ensure incorporation into programme planning.
• Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the programme; and
• Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products
•  Contribute to the capacity building planning and implementation of the UN Women Country Office and of the Interagency Thematic Group on Gender, as necessary

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Competencies:

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Good budget and finance skills 
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of UN programme management systems

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to thematic area is required.
• Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
• Fluency in English is required.

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• Reporting to GBV Programme Specialist, the GBV Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in South Africa by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst facilitates the delivery of UN Women programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary, working in close collaboration with the country office’s programme and operations team, UN Women personnel at regional and headquarters levels, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful programme implementation.

Scope of Work: 

Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies for EVAW

• Provide inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives
• Identify areas for support and intervention related to EVAW programme

Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the GBV programme 

• Contribute technical inputs to the biennial workplan and budget
• Provide support in the implementation of programme activities with government, civil society, and implementing partners
• Provide support in coordinating partner selection processes including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners
• Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of planned outputs and results
• Support localisation and operationalisation of regional and national frameworks on GBV Prevention and response as appropriate 
• Provide day-to-day support to partners in program implementation

Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners

• Provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities
• Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the GBV programme
• Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed

Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/project

• Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results-based management tools
• Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes
• Prepare a progress report for the Program Specialist’s review on a quarterly basis
• Contribute to the preparation of donor and UN Women corporate reports
• Provide support to track program progress against results frameworks and indicators
• Contribute to drafting program reports, briefs, and program updates
• Support partners and liaise with the Communications team to document lessons learned, good practices, and stories of change to inform scale-up and policy influence

Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies

• Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases
• Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles  
• Contribute to development of funding proposals and donor engagement 
• Participate in public information events as delegated

Provide inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• In collaboration with the Communications team and the Specialist, contribute to advocacy campaigns, events, training, workshops and knowledge products

The incumbent performs other duties as assigned within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of current trends in Gender Based Violence and Femicide more broadly
• Ability to translate knowledge into strategies for effective program formulation
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to resourcing GBV- and suggest strategies for leveraging the opportunities and mitigating the threats 
• Good interpersonal skills to manage relations with stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Human Rights, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or any related field is required
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of EVAW, project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required
• Experience in developing EVAW programs is required
• Must possess strong resource mobilization skills, with a proven track record of successful resource mobilization
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, national stakeholders, Civil Society, donors and diverse stakeholders is required
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web-based management systems is required
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
• Fluency in English is required