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• Tasked with the design and develop
  programme strategies in the area of Gender Statistics:
• The incumbent will also design and
  formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Draft inputs to country strategy
  documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to Gender
  Statistics.
• Manage the implementation and management
  of the Gender Statistics programme:
• Finalize the annual workplan and budget
  and manage their implementation;
• Manage the technical implementation of the
  programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
• Manage the submission of implementing
  partner financial and narrative reports;
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on
  Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
• Organize Project Steering Committee,
  project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
• Manage technical assistance and capacity
  development to project/programme partners:
• Build and manage relationships with
  national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Gender
  Statistics programme; respond to any potential problems;
• Identify capacity building needs of
  partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring,
  training and capacity development initiatives to partners.
• Manage the monitoring and reporting of the
  programme/project:
• Manage the monitoring of programme/
  project implementation and finances using results based management tools;
• Oversee field missions and review reports
  on monitoring missions;
• Write quarterly reports and donor reports,
  focusing on results, output and outcomes;
• Contribute to office donor and UN Women
  reports.
• Manage the people and financial resources
  of the Gender Statistics programme:
• Manage the programme budget and resources,
  and draft financial reports;
• Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical
  Specialists; Mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as
  necessary.
• Build partnerships and support in
  developing resource mobilization strategies:
• Develop and implement partnerships and
  resource mobilization strategies;
• Finalize relevant documentation on donors
  and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
• Analyze and research information on
  donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation,
  identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
• Actively contribute to inter-agency
  coordination to achieve a coherent and aligned presence for Gender
  Statistics in Uganda:
• Offer technical support to the Representative
  and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities
  by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees
  as needed;
• 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.
• Manage advocacy, knowledge building and
  communication efforts:
• Develop and review background documents,
  briefs and presentations related to the Gender Statistics;
• Represent UN Women in meetings and policy
  dialogues on issues related to Gender Statistics as necessary;
• Develop advocacy strategies and oversee
  their implementation;
• Identify best practices and lessons
  learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
• Develop knowledge management strategies,
  products and methodologies on Gender Statistics.

• Timely and quality programme design and
  inputs to Strategic Note;
• Timely and quality of programme delivery
  in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women
  operational rules and regulations, including security;
• Timely and quality monitoring and
  evaluation of programmes;
• Relations with partners and stakeholders;
• Quality reports and timely submission;
• Regular communication with other agencies
  and partners;
• Quality of advocacy and communication
  initiatives.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations
  UN WOMEN Programme Specialist, Gender Statistics career opportunity must hold
  a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights,
  gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is
  required.
• A minimum of five years of progressively
  responsible work experience at the national or international level in
  design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development
  projects;
• Technical experience in Gender Statistics;
• 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.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  is required; Working knowledge of another official UN language is an
  asset; Knowledge of any of the Ugandan local language is an asset.

• Respect for Diversity;
• Integrity;
• Professionalism.

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

• Strong programme formulation,
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong knowledge of Results-Based
  Management;
• Ability to synthesize program performance
  data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic
  decision-making;
• Strong knowledge of Gender Statistics;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to identify and analyze trends,
  opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies.

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