National Programme Officer, Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Organizational Context
UN Women in Timor-Leste supports the government's advancement of gender equality and women's empowerment, aligning with national development plans and international obligations. The country office focuses on Women's Economic Empowerment and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, supporting normative commitments and mainstreaming gender across its programming.
Job Purpose
This role supports Timor-Leste's efforts to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, specifically by assisting in the development and implementation of a second-generation National Action Plan for UNSCR 1325. The Programme Officer will provide policy advice, technical assistance, and capacity development, contributing to increased financing and data for WPS, enhanced women and youth representation in decision-making, improved access to security and justice services, and gender-responsive conflict prevention and response. The position is crucial for managing and implementing UN Women's WPS programme, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and reporting in close collaboration with national partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The National Programme Officer will contribute technically to the development of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme strategies, including planning, designing, and developing project proposals. They will lead the implementation and management of the WPS programme, developing technical inputs for workplans and budgets, and managing programme activities. This includes coordinating proposal calls, reviewing partner reports, and providing technical assistance and capacity development to partners. The role involves monitoring programme progress and finances, drafting reports, and contributing to donor and UN Women reports. Additionally, the officer will support partnership building and resource mobilization, prepare documentation for various stakeholders, and provide technical support for inter-agency coordination on WPS. They will also contribute to advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts related to WPS, including developing content and organizing events.
Work Experience
Requires a Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project management, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity development. Experience in Women, Peace and Security, facilitation, partner capacity development, and liaising with government agencies/donors is an asset.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; Results-Based Management; Data analysis and interpretation; Analytical skills; Knowledge of Women, Peace and Security area; Resource mobilization; Strong writing and verbal communication skills.