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Data: 03/03/2010
UNIFEM CEE is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project
Manager.
Location : Belgrade, SERBIA
Application Deadline :15-Mar-10
Type of Contract :FTA
International Languages Required :English
Duration of Initial Contract :One year
The project Advancing Women's Economic and Social Rights in Serbia andMontenegro will be implemented in the period 2010-2012, with the financial support of the Government of the Kingdom of Norway. The project builds directly on earlier results of UNIFEM's projects implemented in Serbia, Montenegro and wider in the Western Balkans in the period 2006-2009, notably in the thematic areas of women's economic rights and gender-responsive budgeting.
The objective of the project is to contribute to democratic governance in
Serbia and in Montenegro by strengthening the capacities of duty bearers and rights holders to implement international and national commitments to women's economic rights. More specifically, the project will i) support key policy and service delivery institutions to create enabling institutional environments to promote and protect women's human rights in line with global, regional and national agreements; and ii) support gender equality advocates, experts and their organizations and networks to effectively advance the implementation of gender equality dimensions in national laws, policies and strategies.
The project activities were developed in cooperation with stakeholders in
Serbia and in Montenegro and are in line with national priorities, strategies and laws -as well as the CEDAW Committee Concluding Comments for Serbia, the Beijing Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals. The activities are shaped to respond to the recognized challenges through activities that forge partnerships between government and public agencies on the local, provincial and national level, civil society organizations, experts and the public. The project will also foster exchange of best practices and knowledge with the aim of facilitating harmonized integration with the EU and its acquis throughout the region of the Western Balkans, as it pertains to women's economic security and rights.
The main partners in Serbia are the Gender Equality Directorate, the Office of the Ombudsman and the Provincial Secretariat for Labour, Employment and Gender Equality, and in Montenegro, the Department for Gender Equality. To achieve the stated goals and outputs, UNIFEM's partners will also include relevant government ministries and provincial secretariats, complaint mechanisms, the National Employment Service, civil society organizations and trade-unions, and selected local self-governments. Efforts will be made to align the activities with other UN agencies and international organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Programme Director (RPD)
UNIFEM CEE Office, the Project Manager will be responsible for the
implementation of the project in Serbia and Montenegro, and for providing
advisory services to the UN Country Team (UNCT) (in Serbia) on issues
related to gender equality and women's human rights. More specifically,
duties include:
1. Overall responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of
activities under the project;
2. Supporting project implementing partners to achieve qualitative results
in a timely manner through provision of technical guidance and support for capacity development;
3. Having overall responsibility and leadership of the project team in
Belgrade and Podgorica;
4. Representing UNIFEM in the UNCT, including in UNCT Gender Theme Group and Gender Equality Synergy Group (Serbia),
5. Supporting information collection & dissemination, documentation,
capturing of lessons learned, outreach and advocacy;
6. Participating in and supporting regional and corporate UNIFEM exercises as required;
7. Under guidance of the RPD, support the strengthening of partnerships with bilateral donors, international foundations and civil society organizations, and advise the RPD on opportunities for resource mobilization for UNIFEM activities.
Competencies
- Ability to work independently and in a team, to remain constructive and
good humored, even under pressure;
- Ability to manage staff and provide leadership;
- Ability to set priorities, produce quality outputs, meet deadlines and
manage time efficiently;
- Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment;
- Demonstrated understanding and dedication to women's human rights and gender equality;
- Dedication to the UN principles and ability to work harmoniously with
persons of different nationalities and cultural background;
- Programme/project design and management skills;
- Strong computer skills.
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