UN Women Ongoing Recruitment For Graduate Interns, 21st February, 2019

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UN Women - In July 2010, the United nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Women's Economic Empowerment Intern Location: Abuja, Njigeria Type of Contract: Internship Post Level: Intern Languages Required: English Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of 3 months Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
UN Women’s office in Nigeria works to advance implementation of the Agency’s normative, operational and coordination mandate, in close partnership with the Government of Nigeria, the United Nations Country Team and civil society organizations. The UN Women Nigeria Country Office prioritizes women’s economic empowerment as one of its core programmatic areas of focus. UN women’s efforts to enhance women’s economic empowerment in the recent past has include support to women entrepreneurs in ICT, facilitating women’s financial inclusion through partnership with Mastercard, and supporting women IDPs in conflict-affected areas in the North-East of Nigeria to re-engage in agricultural activities.
UN Women has initiated a dynamic women’s economic empowerment programme, addressed to two key areas of intervention: empowerment of women in the agricultural sector and promoting access by women-owned businesses to affirmative procurement opportunities. Both initiatives are in furtherance of the Government of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan and will be implemented in partnership with other UN agencies, women’s agricultural cooperatives and business networks.
Within an aim to support the implementation and expansion of UN Women’s work in this sector the Nigeria Country Office is seeking to engage an innovative, outstanding and committed intern, working under the supervision of the Programme Manager-Women’s Economic Empowerment. The intern will assist in interventions related to promoting gender-sensitive procurement and women entrepreneurs’ access to public procurement; as well as implementation of the flagship programme on Women’s Economic Empowerment through agribusiness, in collaboration with other UN Partners.

Learning Objective

Develop an understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the organization of a multi-stakeholder dialogues and policy discussions on women’s economic empowerment
Support research and data gathering and assist in the preparation of briefing notes on women’s economic empowerment
Provide support for the review of institutions providing trainings on procurement, as well as procurement training packages available to Government procurement officers
Assist in the conduct of advocacy dialogue and outreach interventions to expand partnerships for UN Women’s programme interventions on the area of women’s economic empowerment
Assist in writing meeting minutes, mission and training reports
Facilitate the documentation of human-interest stories and best practices
Participate in inter-agency and partnership coordination meetings
Monitor the implementation of Women’s Economic Empowerment projects

Competencies Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values
Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development and Innovation
Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing
Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence
Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards other.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Work and drive progress both in teams and independently;
Have an analytical and methodological mindset;
Understand the nature of development programme work and what development results are;
Knowledge of results-based management;
Be a self-starter and work in a structured and organized way;
Advanced user in basic computer programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher etc)

Required Skills and Experience Education:

The intern must have completed university studies (minimum of Bachelor's level or equivalent) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in Economics, Development Finance studies, Gender studies, International Development, Procurement, Public Policy or related study areas
Be enrolled in a graduate-school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language is a distinct advantage
Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women

Eligibility Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

United Nations Considerations:

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Remuneration Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women. Interested and qualified candidate should:Click here to apply Click Here to Download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) - MS Word Application Instruction:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest;
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable)
Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page. Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11).

Job Title: HeForShe Programme Intern Location: Abuja, Njigeria Type of Contract: Internship Post Level: Intern Languages Required: English Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of 3 months Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Created by UN Women, the HeForShe solidarity movement for gender equality provides a systematic approach and targeted platform on which men and boys can engage and become change agents towards the achievement of gender equality. HeForShe invites men and boys to build on the work of the women’s movement as equal partners, crafting and implementing a shared vision of gender equality that will benefit all of humanity. For more information, visit http://www.heforshe.org/en
In this context, UN Women Nigeria Country Office is looking for a creative and dynamic intern to work directly under the supervision of the Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative (as appropriate), in support of implementing the HeForShe Strategy, including launching of the Campaign at state levels, managing Gender Champions and celebrity relations, as well as the development of innovative fundraising strategies. Intern must have a "can-do" attitude and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Learning Objectives:

Develop an understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Stakeholder mapping and preparation of outreach materials;
Preparation of briefing notes on strategic partners and potential donors;
Support for gender champions and celebrity outreach efforts;
Assist with planning of HeForShe events at state and national levels;
Manage databases of sponsors and supporters and share relevant correspondence to meet their needs;
Increase understanding of HeForShe campaign and its mission;
Develop skills to deliver quality products and guidance on their use in an international environment;
Build and develop professional relationships with UN Women colleagues in other units, and work as a team member in a multicultural setting;
Develop event management skills;
Increase outreach skills, data management skills.

Competencies Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values
Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development and Innovation
Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Work in teams
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing
Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence
Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards other.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Work and drive progress both in teams and independently;
Have an analytical and methodological mindset;
Understand the nature of development programme work and what development results are;
Knowledge of results-based management;
Be a self-starter and work in a structured and organized way;
Advanced user in Excel and/or other data handling and statistical programmes.

Required Skills and Experience Education:

The intern(s) must have studies in International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Management & Operations, Statistics, or other similar subject at the university level;
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage

Eligibility Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

United Nations Considerations:

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Remuneration Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women. Interested and qualified candidate should:Click here to apply Click Here to Download UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) - Ms Word Application Instruction:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest;
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable)
Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page. Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11).

Job Title: Spotlight Initiative Intern Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Internship Post Level: Intern Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of 3 months Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
UN Women’s office in Nigeria works to advance implementation of the Agency’s normative, operational and coordination mandate, in close partnership with the Government of Nigeria, the United Nations Country Team and civil society organizations. UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU), launched in 2017, as part of the global response to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. Nigeria is one of eight African countries selected to implement the Spotlight Initiative, which will focus strongly on preventing early marriage and female genital mutilation. The Spotlight Initiative will be implemented in six target states in Nigeria by five principal agencies (UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, UNICEF and UNESCO) under the coordination of the Resident Coordinator’s Office.
UN Women, as one of the core agencies implementing the Spotlight Initiative in Nigeria, will establish a dynamic and energetic team to support implementation of the Initiative. An intern will be recruited as part of the Spotlight Initiative team, and report to the Technical Coherence Programme Officer, while working with the entire UN Women Spotlight team, to delivering on UN Women’s interventions under the entire Spotlight Initiative

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the day to day planning and management of programmes and activities
Support the development and implementation of a communications and advocacy strategy for the Spotlight Initiative
Contribute to the development of an innovative social media strategy for the Spotlight Initiative
Support the development of news stories and briefs for the website and newsletters, and the production of advocacy and communication materials (eg. films, videos)
Take photographs and videos for both traditional and web-based media.
Support the establishment and maintenance of a resource library, the development of knowledge tools and products to inform the programmatic roll-out of the Spotlight Initiative.
Support the Spotlight team to prepare and organize workshops, trainings and meetings with partners and key stakeholders
Assist in the documentation and reporting on programme activities, writing meeting minutes, mission and training reports
Support research to inform preparation of talking points, concept note and other documentations
Perform other duties as may be required

Learning Objective:

Develop an understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system.

Required Skills and Experience Education:

The intern must have completed university studies (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in Economics, Development Finance studies, Gender studies, International Development, Procurement, Public Policy or related study areas
Enrolled in a graduate-school programme is an asset(second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language is a distinct advantage

Eligibility Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree as defined in above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Competencies Core Values and Guiding Principles:

Integrity:
- Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
- Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:
- Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness:
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development and Innovation:
- Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Work in teams:
- Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing:
- Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:
- Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards other.
Conflict Management:
- Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
- Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:
- Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Work and drive progress both in teams and independently;
Have an analytical and methodological mindset;
Understand the nature of development programme work and what development results are;
Knowledge of results-based management;
Be a self-starter and work in a structured and organized way;
Advanced user in Excel and/or other data handling and statistical programmes.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Remuneration Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women. Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Click Here to Download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) - doc Application Instruction:

Interested Candidates should apply online through the above link by clicking on the Apply now button
The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page. Please note that instead of a CV you're required to upload the filled downloaded UNDP Personnel History Form (P11).

Job Title: Communications Intern Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Internship Post Level: Intern Languages Required: English Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of 3 months Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women has a mandate to lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. This includes providing strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
In Nigeria, the UN Women Country Office supports the Nigerian Government to implement its development vision, aligned to United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework (UNSDPF) as well as UN Women’s Strategic Plan.
UN Women Nigeria seeks to engage a young, dynamic graduate to serve as an intern within its Communications team. The internship will initially be issued for a period of three months and, subject to good performance, may be extended for a further three months. The purpose of the internship is to give students the opportunity to have a first-hand experience for them to build their capacity as part of their studies and to also contribute to the work of UN Women.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Associate, the Communications intern will have the opportunity to learn how to provide communications support that ensures high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. S/He will also have an opportunity to work in close collaboration with the Country Office staff to learn, exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Learning Objective:

Develop an understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Communications Associate, the intern will, the following tasks:
Provide support to collect information, write and disseminate content (UN Women social media, newsletters, etc)
Assist in the production of communication materials that showcase the added value and thought leadership of UN Women Nigeria
Assist the communications team: in the organization of key outreach events like International Women’s Day, and other project events and opportunities
Support in dissemination of information and publications;
Participate in meetings and perform other communications/advocacy support tasks as required.

Required Skills and Experience Education:

The intern should be pursuing academic studies in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Development Studies or other similar subject at post graduate level.
Be enrolled in a post graduate school programme (second university degree, or equivalent, or higher)
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English is required.

Experience:

No work experience is required
Some knowledge and experience in events coverage, organizing events and/or training, media relations and/or advocacy campaigns, using traditional and social media will be an asset
Some experience in graphic design (Adobe suite) and creating communication materials will be an added advantage
Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, Power Point.

Eligibility Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Competencies Core Values and Guiding Principles:

Integrity:
- Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
- Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:
- Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness:
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development and Innovation:
- Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Work in teams:
- Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing:
- Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Conflict Management:
- Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Technical/Functional Competencies:

Excellent writing and research skills
Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills
Good organizational, time management and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail and proven ability to work independently and effectively

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Click Here to Download UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) - doc Application Instruction:

Interested Candidates should apply online through the above link by clicking on the Apply now button
The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page. Please note that instead of a CV you're required to upload the filled downloaded the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11).

Job Title: Women's Peace and Security/Humanitarian Intern Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Internship Post Level: Intern Languages Required: English Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of 3 months Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Nigeria’s central role in ECOWAS, its large population and strong economy is a strategic player in West Africa and in sub-Saharan Africa more generally. However, Nigeria faces several security challenges including low-intensity conflicts over resource wealth, crimes and kidnappings and in recent years, the onset of the conflict in the North-East of Nigeria between Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) and the Government. This conflict began in 2009, and has claimed over twenty thousand lives, displaced over two million people and destroyed thousands of properties. Women have been the first victims of the displacement and human rights abuses triggered by the conflict.
In addition to the North-East conflict, Nigeria is confronted with pockets of conflict and insecurity in other regions of the country, which threaten to undermine peace in the country and which require a stronger engagement of women to support mediation and conflict prevention efforts. These include the long-standing conflicts over oil resource and wealth distribution in the Niger Delta; separatist agitation by segments of the Igbo population in the country’s South-East; and conflicts between pastoralists and farmers, which stretch from the North-East, North-West, South West and South East of the country, and which is estimated to have resulted in more deaths than the North-East conflict.
Moreover, women’s role in the different conflicts has been overlooked and their capacity under-utilized, leaving untapped an incredible tool for transformative change and sustainable peace, as women are often seen only as victims of conflicts that need to be protected rather than agents of change for peace.

UN Women’s Work UN Women has just completed implementation of a four-year programme, “Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria (2014-2018)”. The Programme supported the Nigerian Government at Federal level and three Northern States (Adamawa, Plateau and Gombe), to strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings. The Programme facilitated the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325). UN Women works in the North-East, and has a field office in Maiduguri, Borno State (the epicenter of the Northeast conflict). It supports efforts on a gender inclusive and responsive humanitarian response, through mainstreaming gender in strategic frameworks and programmes and training humanitarian actors on Gender in humanitarian action (GiHA). UN Women also provides skills training and livelihoods support to conflict affected women and girls to boost their economic empowerment status. The office further strengthens women’s participation in humanitarian response, recovery and peacebuilding efforts and has implemented projects in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe and Yobe States. Within the context of UN Women’s support to women’s peace and security and humanitarian response, the office is looking for an innovative, outstanding and committed intern, working under the supervision of the Programme Managers on Women’s Peace and Security (WPS) and Humanitarian Action (HA). The intern will support the roll-out of WPS and Humanitarian projects currently supported by UN Women, with a focus on ensuring women’s engagement and participation in peacebuilding, economic empowerment/recovery and minimizing gender inequalities. Duties and Responsibilities Learning Objective:

Develop an understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the conduct of gender assessments and analysis
Assist in the organization of consultative meetings, trainings, campaigns and peer-learning visits
Assist in writing meeting minutes, mission and training reports
Support the development of Conflict Analysis, Mediation & Negotiation Training Tools
Facilitate the documentation of human-interest stories and best practices
Provide input to briefs, policy updates and strategic documents on WPS and HA
Contribute to the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally
Participate in inter-agency coordination committees and working groups
Monitor the implementation of WPS and HA projects

Competencies Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation:

Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards other.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Work and drive progress both in teams and independently;
Have an analytical and methodological mindset;
Understand the nature of development programme work and what development results are;
Knowledge of results-based management;
Be a self-starter and work in a structured and organized way;
Advanced user in basic computer programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher etc)

Required Skills and Experience Education:

The intern must have completed university studies (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in International Relations, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or similar study areas
Be enrolled in a graduate-school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Eligibility

Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language is a distinct advantage

United Nations Considerations:

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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Job Title: Operations Intern Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Internship Post Level: Intern Languages Required: English Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months Background

UN Women Background description below is required. If you would like to provide more information on your unit or project, please include that under Unit/ Project Background below.
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Operations Manager Under the guidance and supervision of the UN Women Operation manager for Nigeria, the intern will provide a variety of administrative support functions in the Office of the UN Women country office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supports operational processes
Support Procurement processes
Supports HR processes
General administrative support

Supports operational processes:

Provides support of administrative and finance activities in line with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and strategies

Supports Procurement processes:

Contributes to organizing procurement activities and processes including preparation of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs in compliance with UN Women rules and regulations

Supports HR processes:

Support in the provision of HR services in the area of recruitment including vacancy announcement, organizing interview panels, etc
Provide support in personnel administration for international and national staff as appropriate
Provide support in maintaining lists and generating reports as required

General administrative support:

Assist with support services for conferences, workshops, retreats, travel arrangements, hotel arrangements, etc
Assist with logistical arrangements as required
Contributes to the smooth and efficient functioning of the UN Women Country office;

Competencies Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity

Core Competencies Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity. Organizational Awareness:
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment. Development and Innovation:
Take charge of self-development and take initiative. Work in teams:
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:
Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards other.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge. Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:
Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience Education:

The intern must have studies in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Social science or other similar subject at the university level.
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Eligibility Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage

United Nations Considerations:

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Remuneration Interns are not financially remunerated Information: Interested and qualified candidate should:Click here to apply Application Information

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable)

Job Title: Consultant - Develop a Project Proposal and Support Start-up of Programme Activities on Women’s Economic Empowerment Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Individual Contract Post Level: National Consultant Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months Background UN Women grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Women’s economic empowerment is a priority area of focus for the UN Women Nigeria Country Office. The key interventions of focus, as outlined in the five-year Strategic Note of the Country Office (2018-2022), are supporting women’s economic empowerment through climate-resilient agribusiness, and promoting women’s entrepreneurship through Affirmative Procurement. Drawing on the findings of a baseline study on women’s access to affirmative procurement, which the Nigeria Country Office commissioned in 2018, the Office is seeking to design a full-fledged flagship programme on affirmative procurement to respond to policy, capacity and knowledge gaps that continue to limit economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. Concurrently, the Country Office is embarking on the implementation of a multi-country proposal entitled ‘Contributing to the Economic Empowerment of Women in Africa through Climate Smart Agriculture ’, which aims to strengthen women’s agricultural productivity and access to markets in selected agriculture products in Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. The project seeks to close the gender gap in agricultural productivity by increasing women’s access to resources. It is expected to reach over 50,000 women across the four countries over three years providing them with entrepreneurial and financial capacities, affordable technology and value addition, and using information and communications technology (ICT) to increase access to markets and to finance. The project is aligned with UN Women’s Development Results Framework 2: “Women, especially those living in poverty and vulnerability, are economically empowered and enabled to reap the benefits of development”. UN Women is seeking to recruit a consultant to lead the elaboration of the Affirmative Procurement flagship programme, and also to kick start implementation of the new Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Program in Nigeria. Under the overall strategic guidance and direction of UN Women’s Country Representative, and with day-to-day reporting to the Deputy Representative, the consultant will elaborate a full-fledged programme document and budget on affirmative procurement and support the process of starting the implementation of the CSA project. She/he works in close collaboration with UN Women Regional Adviser for Economic Empowerment. The consultant will also work with government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women strategy under Women’s Economic Empowerment portfolio. Summary of Key Functions Elaborate Flagship Programme Proposal on Affirmative Procurement:

Undertake a desk review and mapping of key ongoing initiatives in Nigeria and regionally, related to women access of entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses to the public procurement contracts
Analyze and assess gender gaps and opportunities in ongoing initiatives at the national level
Analyze opportunities for building synergies with ongoing programme initiatives to expand women’s access to public procurement
Undertake consultations with partners institutions and agencies
Identify best practices and lessons learned to inform UN Women program development and expansion in the area of women’s economic empowerment through affirmative procurement
Elaborate a draft project proposal on affirmative procurement in line with UN Women guidelines for flagship program development, targeting the federal level and two states in Nigeria
Coordinate the process of validation, revision and finalization of the draft proposal with detailed budget.
Research opportunities and avenues for expanding resource mobilization partnerships, including through government and with the private sector in Nigeria to fund the project.

Develop the CSA Program work and implementation plan:

Develop the program work plan development and implementation in accordance with the program document and in collaboration with UN Women country offices in African countries benefitting from the initiative
Facilitate the set-up and functioning of the program steering committee, and ensure effective liaison with national counterparts, donors, UN Women and partners to ensure they are consulted when elaborating the work plan
Establish systems for project monitoring, in collaboration with partners;

Establish coordination with national partners and other stakeholders:

Establish relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the CSA program,
Provide guidance to partners on establishment of performance indicators, and monitoring and achievement of results;
Identify potential partners and coordinate their recruitment process
Identify capacity building needs of partners

Coordinate the update of the CSA program results framework:

Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on the CSA project
Complete the regional CSA prodoc with baselines and targets for Nigeria
Provide inputs from CSA program activities and results to the CO reporting

Provide technical guidance on women’s economic empowerment portfolio and facilitate coordination and partnerships:

Provide technical support to other UN Women activities targeting women’s economic empowerment, such as financial literacy for women, gender-sensitive procurement and UN Women-FAO-WFP Program focusing on food security in the Northeast
Participate in on-going coordination mechanisms to ensure coherence of UN Women’s WEE program with other country-level processes;
Identify potential programmatic areas of cooperation with donors and development partners and develop relevant partnerships.

Key Deliverables

A full-fledged proposal on Affirmative Procurement with an accompanying detailed budget
A resource mobilization strategy to accompany the flagship programme document, outlining potential partners, including funding and implementation partners
CSA program work plan elaborated
CSA Project results framework is completed for Nigeria and monitoring system is established
CSA Project steering committee is set-up
CSA project implementing partners are recruited and their capacities built
Activities under the CSA project are implemented in accordance with agreed time lines
Donor relations and outreach enhanced under UN Women Nigeria’s WEE portfolio

Competencies Core Values / Guiding Principles:

Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative
Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others
Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making

Functional Competencies:

Ability to lead formulation of development programs and projects.
Ability to build strong relationships and focus on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback.

Required Skills and Experience Education:

Master's Degree in Economics, International Development, Gender, Applied Anthropology, or in other related Social Sciences.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years relevant experience at the national or international level in managing project and programs. Experience working in the field of women’s economic empowerment is required.
Prior experience with the UN System and in Nigeria will be an asset.

Language:

Fluency in English is required.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Policy Specialist, Humanitarian, Peace and Security Location: Abuja Type of Contract: Individual Contract Post Level: International Consultant Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Nigeria’s central role in ECOWAS, its large population and strong economy makes it a strategic player in West Africa and in sub-Saharan Africa more generally. However, Nigeria faces several security challenges including low-intensity conflicts over resource wealth, crimes and kidnappings and in recent years, the onset of the North-East insurgency. Nonetheless, the conflict between pastoralists and farmers, which stretch from the North-East, North-West, South West and South East of the country is estimated to have resulted in more deaths than the North-East insurgency. Although conflicts between nomadic herdsmen and sedentary farmers is not a new phenomenon in Nigeria, there has been an escalation both in the frequency and intensity of the conflicts over the last decade, and particularly in 2018. The southward movement of herdsmen in search of grazing land has resulted in increasing numbers of clashes with farming communities who accuse the herdsmen of deliberately grazing cattle on farmlands causing crop destruction. Moreover, even though women are highly affected by conflict and they play diverse roles, their contribution to formal conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes has been overlooked, and their capacity under-utilized, leaving untapped an incredible tool for transformative change and sustainable peace. They are often seen only as victims of conflicts that need to be protected rather than agents of change for peace. This is due to cultural and religious norms limiting their roles. Women do tend to play the role of advising youth in their communities against acts that could escalate violent conflict therefore contradicting local conventional wisdom on women’s inadequacies to participate in peacebuilding activities. To the extent they are included, women from farmer communities tend to be more active as members of the peace committees than the women from the pastoralist communities. This notwithstanding, women from pastoralist communities are critical stakeholders that any project will need to effectively engage with in promoting peace. In addition, post-conflict economic and social disenfranchisement renders women and girls even more vulnerable to sexual and economic predation. UN Women’s Work UN Women has just completed implementation of a four-year programme, “Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria (2014-2018)”. The Programme supported the Nigerian Government at Federal level and three Northern States (Adamawa, Plateau and Gombe), to strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings. The Programme facilitated the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325). UN Women has also worked closely with the Nigerian Government and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to update the National Action Plan for the implementation of the UNSCR 1325 and other resolutions. The Plan makes provisions to address emerging peace and security issues in the country, from a gender perspective. UN Women, in partnership with UNDP, FAO and OHCHR, has secured funding from the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) to implement the project, ‘Integrated Approach to Building Peace in Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Crisis in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States.’ The eighteen-month project started in January 2019 and will be concluded in June 2020. The project will support the aforementioned beneficiary States in addressing the farmer-herder crisis through enhancing their preventive capacities by promoting dialogue and proactive engagement; building mutually beneficial economic relationships between farmers and herders; improving the effectiveness of the security response through strengthened human rights monitoring and accountability; and providing an impartial and evidence-based narrative to defuse the politicized debate and help mobilize a broader response. UN Women’s critical role is to ensure that these processes and interventions are gender-responsive. As part of this effort, UN Women is seeking to recruit a consultant to support start-up and implementation of a number of key deliverables. Working under the supervision of the Deputy Country Representative, with strategic reporting to the Country Representative, the consultant will undertake the following key tasks: Duties and Responsibilities Enhance Gender Mainstreaming:

Guide the establishment of State-level agency/commission/structure to drive a gender-sensitive peacebuilding agenda (especially in response to the farmers-herders crisis) and operationalize relevant elements of UNSCR 2325
Ensure a gender-responsive mapping and review of State Agencies/Commission/ Structure, CSOs engaged in peace and security, and existing Early Warning Early Response Systems (EWERS) available in the States

Strengthen capacity/ Improve knowledge:

Train government officials, traditional and religious leaders, security actors and CSO’s (including women’s rights organizations) on gender-sensitive dialogue and mediation
Facilitate two workshops to raise awareness and improve knowledge on sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), targeting security actors and key service providers for displaced communities
Train CSOs and other stakeholders on gender-sensitive monitoring, investigation and following-up on human rights offences
Organize two sensitization and awareness raising workshops among pastoralists, crop farmers and members of the public on the cost of conflict and economic benefits of peaceful co-existence

Promote Advocacy/Dialogue:

Facilitate monthly meetings among ministries, departments, CSOs/CBO, traditional and religious institutions, and women and youth networks to promote coordination around peace
Organize two advocacy meetings each at national and state levels with top Government officials and security agencies to enhance effective response to conflict early warnings
Organize a dialogue forum on legislation around open grazing, targeting farmers, herders and other stakeholders
Facilitate two meetings through local level platforms for dialogue and exchange with security agencies and informal security actors (vigilante groups)

Key Deliverables:

State-level agency/commission/structure established to drive gender-sensitive peacebuilding agenda
Gender analysis included in Mapping Report (including gender-responsive recommendations) on State Agencies/Commission/structure, CSOs engaged in peace and security, and existing Early Warning Early Response Systems (EWERS)
Government officials, traditional and religious leaders, security actors and CSO’s (including women’s rights organizations) trained on gender-sensitive dialogue and mediation, monitoring, investigation and following-up on human rights offences
Meetings with stakeholders on legislation around open grazing held and reports produced
Security personnel and other peacebuilding actors trained on SEA and SGBV; and report produced on dialogue and exchange with security agencies and informal security actors (vigilante groups)
Sensitization and awareness raising meeting held with pastoralists, crop farmers and members of the public on the cost of conflict and economic benefits of peaceful co-existence; and report produced.

Competencies Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and quality technical advice and support
Leadership in area of expertise in the region
Quality reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely manner
Strong relationships with various partners and stakeholders
Timely and quality resource mobilization and knowledge products
Quality monitoring and reporting
Increased awareness about UN Women’s work
Increased cooperation and communication between UN Women and partners engaged in peace and security in the project implementation States in Nigeria (Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba).

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

Excellent knowledge of Gender, Women’s Peace and Security issues, including in Nigeria
Excellent project implementation, monitoring and Evaluation skills
Excellent networking skills
Excellent writing skills including the writing of policy papers, speeches, briefing notes
Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
Strong knowledge of programme development, implementation, results based management and reporting
Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on results
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation.

Required Skills and Experience Education and Certification:

Master's Degree or equivalent in Peace and Security, Human Rights, International Relations or other Social Science fields is required.

Experience:

At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in designing and implementing programmes on women, peace and security; ideally with some experience in Africa, especially Nigeria
Experience in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Experience in proposal development, policy analysis, and strategic planning;
Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil society organizations internationally and in the field;
Technical experience of implementing peace and security projects
Experience in working with women in peacebulding is an asset
Experience working with the UN is an asset;
Experience working in Nigeria is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of any other UN official working language is an asset

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Programme Specialist - Technical Coherence Spotlight Initiative Location: Abuja Type of Contract: FTA Local Post Level: NO-C Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. It was launched in September 2017 by the UN Secretary-General and the EU High Representative and Vice President (HRVP). The 500 million Euro Initiative provides a model for partnerships with donors, civil society, and the UN to deliver on the SDGs in a comprehensive manner leveraging comparative expertise. SDG 5 and the achievement of gender equality are placed at the centre of efforts (alongside Goal 16) with the aim to provide an enabling environment for the implementation of all goals. Within the UN, the Initiative will operationalize the UN development system reforms and model a new way of delivering on the SDGs in an integrated way, leveraging collaborative advantages. Three Core Agencies: UNDP (the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population (UNFPA) and UN Women) will work together with other UN agencies to make large-scale investments in priority countries. Reporting to the UN Women Deputy Country Representative and coordinating closely with the UN Resident Coordinator’s (RC) Office, the Programme Officer- Technical Coherence ensures overall coherence in planning, implementing, coordinating and reporting on the entire Spotlight programme initiative in Nigeria. The Programme Specialist Technical Coherence works closely with the Programme Coordinator, Steering Committee, Resident Coordinator’s Office, implementing agencies as well as other stakeholders. The Programme Specialist Technical Coherence provides technical guidance and oversight, oversees reporting and monitoring, supervises the Programme Technical staff and ensures coherence in the implementation of the Spotlight Programme in UN Women and the RC Office. Duties and Responsibilities Drive the implementation and management of the Spotlight programme in UN Women and the RC office:

Provide reports to the UN Women Nigeria CO management and to the Resident Coordinator on programme performance and results;
Provide technical advice and innovative approaches to facilitating programme interventions
Ensure the timely coordination and management of the Spotlight Programme;
Facilitate consolidation of joint annual work plans and budgets with the support of the Coordination Officer;
Provide programme guidance, updates and information to the Steering Committee, implementing partners and other stakeholders;
Regularly communicate with the Spotlight Initiative Secretariat Technical Unit in at the country and regional levels.

Coordinate technical assistance and capacity development to the Spotlight initiative in the targeted states in Nigeria:

Provide guidance in the overall coherence of the programme across pillars, in line with Country Programme document;
Guide the process of delivery of technical assistance and engagement with partners, as per the planned activities within the Country Programme;
Build, manage, and expand relationships with partners at the national and state levels to support implementation of the Spotlight programme; and respond to any potential problems;
Provide partners with technical assistance, training and capacity development initiatives as needed.

Provide programme technical guidance towards the planning and implementation of the Spotlight Programme in Nigeria:

Coordinate the development and review of the programme annual work plans, implementation strategies, and monitoring and evaluation systems;
Identify programmatic areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectorial areas;
Draft programme briefs, policy discussion papers and other documents related to the Spotlight programme;
Organize periodic consultations with key stakeholders, women leaders, human rights experts and UN partners to gather inputs on programme design, as necessary.

Oversee the monitoring and reporting of the programme:

Prepare analytical reviews and systematically capture lessons learnt from the programme implementation
Oversee the process of monitoring the programme implementation of activities and finances using results-based management tools;
Identify and monitor programme risks and provide support and guidance to mitigate and address them in a timely manner
Provide inputs to the elaboration of narrative / annual reports for final clearance by the RC;

Oversee the people and financial resources of the Spotlight programme:

Oversee the programme budget, ensuring timely and appropriate utilization of financial resources;
Oversee the Programme technical team; mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments;
Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:

Provide technical and coordination support to all agencies and RC in the development of a joint resource mobilization and sustainability strategy for the programme;
Develop relevant documentation on donors and develop potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
Coordinate between the different UN agencies in Nigeria to achieve a coherent and aligned presence of the Spotlight initiative at the state and national levels;
Provide technical support to the Resident Coordinator’s Office, the UN Women Deputy Country Representative and the Spotlight Programme Coordinator on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees;
Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts;
Ensure high level of engagement of national counterparts, particularly the Ministry of Women Affairs, other national counterpart institutions and partners, and civil society organizations;
Ensure adequate visibility and awareness in relation to programme implementation; and conduct and support resource mobilisation efforts for the programme.

Oversee advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

Represent the Spotlight Programme in meetings and policy dialogues as necessary;
Oversee the development and implementation of knowledge management strategies and methodologies for the Spotlight programme in Nigeria;
Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge products on the Spotlight programme targeting relevant stakeholders at the state, national and international levels;
Ensure adequate visibility and awareness in relation to programme implementation.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely and quality programme strategies and contributions
Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget, workplans and the Programme Document
Performance of team
Partners and other stakeholder provide positive feedback on technical services
Quality reports and timely submission
Quality of advocacy, communication and knowledge management initiatives
Strong relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders

Competencies Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

Strong knowledge in thematic area
Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them
Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation
Strong networking skills
Ability to negotiate and interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.

Required Skills and Experience Education and Certification:

Master's Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender/Women's Studies, International Development, or a related field is required.
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Technical experience in thematic area;
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset;
Knowledge of a Nigeria Language is an asset.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Application Deadline 4th March 2019 Note

No Fee - The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts.
The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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