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DESCRIPTION:
In order to reinforce its Office in Cameroon, UNIFEM seeks to recruit
an international consultant with proven expertise in program
development, project management, partnership building and resource
mobilization to oversee UNIFEM's work in Cameroon.
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Programme Director (RPD)
the Consultant will work in close collaboration with the National
Programme Coordinator in ensuring the effective execution of UNIFEM's
mandate and responsibility for the advancement of women Human rights
in Cameroon. As such the Programme manager will be responsible for
the following:
1. Strategic Policy coordination and Partnerships:
-- He/she will monitor trends and issues affecting women in
Cameroon and develop strategic responses to opportunities and
challenges including the formulation of a plan, strategies and
activities in line with UNIFEM strategic plan 2008-2011;
-- He/she will enhance UNIFEM's participation in inter-agency and
inter-governmental process. As such he/she will participate in heads
of agency meetings as well as in consultation meetings with donors to
ensure that the principles of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
are integrated in the UN and donors' programmes in Cameroon and
resourced;
-- He/she will provide leadership and quality oversight over the
efforts to strengthen Government's institutions, especially the
Ministry of women to implement national development strategies;
-- He/she will also work in developing strong partnerships with a
wide range of constituencies, including NGOs and the Women Movement.
2. Donor relations and Communications;
3. Programme Management;
4. Financial and Human Resources Management.
PLEASE SEE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AT:
(http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=5501)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
-- Advanced university degree in social sciences, political or
international affairs with emphasis on gender related issues.
-- Technical Expertise: Gender analysis and mainstreaming in
programming and implementation, knowledge of legal and policy
framework on women's right/roles and analytical skills particularly
in post conflict environment and peace building. Knowledge of country
realities in Cameroon including challenges to gender equality and
women's empowerment in Cameroon.
-- At least seven years work experience in any of the following
fields: Human rights, humanitarian issues, rehabilitation, gender and
development, economic security, strategic planning with a specific
focus on gender, working in countries in crisis;
-- Experience of having managed an organization in the relevant
field an advantage;
-- Experience working with UN joint programming frameworks and
result-based management systems is a particular advantage;
-- Experience with international organizations, the UN system and
civil society is particularly desirable.
TO APPLY:
Please apply ONLINE at:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=5501
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 JULY 2008.
In order to reinforce its Office in Cameroon, UNIFEM seeks to recruit
an international consultant with proven expertise in program
development, project management, partnership building and resource
mobilization to oversee UNIFEM's work in Cameroon.
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Programme Director (RPD)
the Consultant will work in close collaboration with the National
Programme Coordinator in ensuring the effective execution of UNIFEM's
mandate and responsibility for the advancement of women Human rights
in Cameroon. As such the Programme manager will be responsible for
the following:
1. Strategic Policy coordination and Partnerships:
-- He/she will monitor trends and issues affecting women in
Cameroon and develop strategic responses to opportunities and
challenges including the formulation of a plan, strategies and
activities in line with UNIFEM strategic plan 2008-2011;
-- He/she will enhance UNIFEM's participation in inter-agency and
inter-governmental process. As such he/she will participate in heads
of agency meetings as well as in consultation meetings with donors to
ensure that the principles of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
are integrated in the UN and donors' programmes in Cameroon and
resourced;
-- He/she will provide leadership and quality oversight over the
efforts to strengthen Government's institutions, especially the
Ministry of women to implement national development strategies;
-- He/she will also work in developing strong partnerships with a
wide range of constituencies, including NGOs and the Women Movement.
2. Donor relations and Communications;
3. Programme Management;
4. Financial and Human Resources Management.
PLEASE SEE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AT:
(http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=5501)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
-- Advanced university degree in social sciences, political or
international affairs with emphasis on gender related issues.
-- Technical Expertise: Gender analysis and mainstreaming in
programming and implementation, knowledge of legal and policy
framework on women's right/roles and analytical skills particularly
in post conflict environment and peace building. Knowledge of country
realities in Cameroon including challenges to gender equality and
women's empowerment in Cameroon.
-- At least seven years work experience in any of the following
fields: Human rights, humanitarian issues, rehabilitation, gender and
development, economic security, strategic planning with a specific
focus on gender, working in countries in crisis;
-- Experience of having managed an organization in the relevant
field an advantage;
-- Experience working with UN joint programming frameworks and
result-based management systems is a particular advantage;
-- Experience with international organizations, the UN system and
civil society is particularly desirable.
TO APPLY:
Please apply ONLINE at:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=5501
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 JULY 2008.
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