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.
Ending violence against women and girls is central to UN Womenโs mandate to advance gender equality and empower women worldwide. As a champion for the rights of women and girls, UN Women works to prevent violence, strengthen legal and policy frameworks, support survivor-centered services, and promote accountability. Through strategic partnerships, community mobilization, and advocacy, UN Women helps shift harmful social norms and build systems that protect and empower women and girls. Ending this violence is not only human rights imperative, but also foundational to achieving inclusive, sustainable development and lasting peace.
The Spotlight Initiative 2.0, a global partnership between the European Union and the United Nations, continues to support Ugandaโs efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls through strengthened laws and policies, transformed discriminatory social norms, strengthened institutions, and improved access to quality, survivor-centered services. Spotlight 2.0 builds on lessons learned from Phase I, with increased emphasis on institutionalization, sustainability, national ownership, and results on a scale.ย
Reporting to the Team Leader in Charge of the EVAWG Team, the Consultant contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the UCO by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Consultant guides and 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.ย The Programme Consultant works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ personnel, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio.ย ย ย
ย Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of EVAWย
Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives. Identify and contribute to areas for support and intervention related to the programme.Provide substantive technical support to the timely and quality implementation and management of the EVAW programmeย
Lead the implementation of assigned programme activities. Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports. Support adaptive programme management by identifying implementation bottlenecks, risks, and emerging opportunities, and proposing timely corrective actions.Support the RCO in overseeing coordination and implementation of Spotlight Initiative 2.0 in Uganda across participating UN agencies.ย ย ย
Provide substantive EVAWG technical backstopping to the Resident Coordinatorโs Office to ensure Spotlight Initiative coherence and alignment across Spotlight interventions in line with EVAW norms, Spotlight requirements and UN Women standards. Track implementation progress against Spotlight 2.0 workplans, results frameworks, and agreed milestones, identifying risks and implementation bottlenecks.ย ย ย Support engagement and coordination with key stakeholders, including Government of Uganda institutions, the European Union Delegation, civil society and womenโs rights organizations and other development partners.ยProvide technical assistance and capacity development to Spotlight Initiative project/programme partners
Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities, support development of technical knowledge products Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the EVAW 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.ย Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization efforts
Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases. Spearhead technical preparation of resource mobilization products, including project proposals, summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles. Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on EVAW to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination EVAWG related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.ย Support collaboration with national institutions, local governments, civil society organizations and community structures.ย ยProvide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
Support development of background documents, briefs and presentations related to EVAW highlighting Ugandaโs Spotlight 2.0 experience.ย Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on EVAW Support inter-agency coordination on EVAW and Spotlight 2.0 within the UN Country Team in Uganda.ย ย ยย Consultantโs Workplace and Official Travel
This is an office-based consultancy.ย
Any travel related costs will be covered separately by the unit.
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.Please visitย this linkย for more information on UN Womenโs Values and Competencies Framework:ย
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 EVAWย Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
Masterโs degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a 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.Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required. Experience in working on related social norms transformation is required.ย Demonstrated experience supporting UN joint programmes and/or multi-agency initiatives, preferably in Uganda or similar contexts.ย Proven experience supporting or implementing the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative is essential. Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable Proven experience working in the UN System is a requirement.Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of any other UN official is an asset.Statements :
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.
Diversity and inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates,ย and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,ย ability, national origin,ย or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere toย UN Womenโsย policiesย and proceduresย andย theย standardsย of conduct expected of UN Women personnelย and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
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