Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work 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. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
Organizational Context:
UN Women is dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s human rights in Afghanistan. Staff and consultants of UN Women Afghanistan are expected to contribute to a professional working environment in which the strengthening of national capacities and human potential is prioritized. Respect for diversity and human dignity is required, as is the active pursuit of a collaborative and inclusive approach to both internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues and partners. UN Women is now in the process of revising its internal structure so as to ensure greater cohesion between the programme areas, and envisions three pillar: EVAW, Political abd Economic Empowerment, Coordination and Advocacy . Focus areas within the EVAW pillar, in which this position is placed, include: Implementation of CEDAW and SCR 1325; Revision of Legal Frameworks in support of non-discrimination and EVAW; Prevention – Partnerships and Advocacy, and; Response – Judiciary and Security sector reform.
The role of the newly constituted EVAW pillar will be to support national counterparts – including the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA), key line ministries, Parliamentary bodies, and civil society to support implementation of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan (NAPWA) and the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) in the areas of legal protection, rule of law and women’s human rights. The pillar builds on partnerships developed with MoWA, other line ministries, local government entities in the justice, interior, social protection and health sectors, NGOs and community based groups to strengthen legal protection mechanisms that are socially and culturally sensitive to Afghanistan’s context.
The EVAW pillar follows up the implementation of the EVAW law and is further expanding its EVAW Program in view of building capacities and providing more coherent and specialized support in the work pertaining to EVAW carried out by both government and civil society organizations. In this regard, the EVAW pillar will work closely with the UN Women Afghanistan’s Elimination of Violence against Women Special Fund (EVAW SF) which addresses the inadequate national mechanism to financially support and mobilize community-based and non-governmental organizations that are working on EVAW.
Summary:
To support the implementation of all activities under the Gender Justice project which are focused on legal reform, access to justice and gender mainstreaming processes needed to reinforce and implement the provisions of the Afghan constitution, international treaties especially the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discriminations Against Women (CEDAW).
Under the direct supervision of the UN Women EVAW Programme Manager the EVAW Deputy Programme Manager serves as deputy to the Programme manager and is charged with the direct and daily management of and supervisory responsibility for project staff; coordination of pillar programs, projects, and initiatives; oversight of monitoring and evaluation efforts; contributing in the completion of donor and other report writing; participation in strategic planning and work plan development; and implementation of capacity building and professional development programs for other national staff in the cluster. The post serves as a key advisor to the Programme manager on matters of organizational integrity within the cluster, with the aim of ensuring: (i) compliance with UN Women and UNDP policies and regulations; (ii) effective systems to support program delivery and growth; (iii) accountability to organizational values and principles; (iv) and enabling workplace environment in which staff potential is maximized. Programmatically, the EVAW Deputy Programme Manager heads the Law reform, law mapping, developing paralegal trainings and implementation of that in partnership with other actors.
Functions/Key Results Expected:
Advisor to Programme Manager: The Deputy Programme Manager will provide input on the strategic direction of program within the context of Afghanistan. The Deputy Programme Manager will support the identification of opportunities for productive interventions and will support the Programme Manager in establishing policies and practices to ensure sound management and staff oversight, to effectively meet program obligations, and to facilitate a workplace environment of mutual accountability, recognition, and respect. The Deputy Programme Manager will also be responsible for overseeing quality control of programming and identifying potential challenges. Officer in Charge: The Deputy Programme Manager will act as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the EVAW Pillar when the Programme Manager is not in country. As OIC, the Deputy Programme Manager will assume responsibilities of the Programme Manager for a given period of time. Management and Supervision: The Deputy Programme Manager will support the Programme Manager in supervising and appropriately delegating areas of responsibility to Pillar staff. The Deputy Programme Manager will be particularly responsible to supervise the Program Officers and be maintaining close relations with International Consultants of the pillar to provide the required advices and consultations. The Deputy Programme Manager will be further responsible to provide intensive support to all staff, overseeing capacity building needs and ensuring quality implementation and partner management. Program Coordination: The Deputy Programme Manger will support the integration of the Programme Manager’s technical inputs, vision, conceptualization of the strategy, and annual planning into day-to-day programming activities. Working closely with cluster staff, the Deputy Programme Manager will coordinate the timing, resources needs, and synergy of all projects and initiatives of the Pillar , encouraging cross-fertilization within and across units as appropriate. The Deputy Programme Manager will support the Programme Manager in overseeing the development of the annual planning process and project activities; including preparation of proposals, work plans, budgets and progress reports with realistic and achievable timelines. Leadership: The Deputy Programme Manager is responsible for adhering to the organizational culture of accountability, responsibility, capacity building and quality of services created by the Programme Manager and guiding other Programme staff in adherence to these principles. The Deputy Programme Manager is expected to support the Programme Manager in encouraging a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation and respects that there exists a clearly understood and implemented chain of authority and accountability within the Pillar. Partnership and Networking: The Deputy Programme Manager will support the Programme Manager in developing strategic partnerships and strengthening linkages with NGOs, donors, UN agencies, government institutions, private sector, civil society and community grass root organizations for the implementation of the pillar’s work plan. Donor reporting and Program Writing: Under the direction of the Programme Manager, the Deputy Programme Manager will oversee the completion of donor reports in coordination with the relevant EVAW staff in a timely and professional manner. The Deputy Programme Manager will also undertake the preparation of concept notes and other writing materials as requested by the Pillar manager. Capacity Building: In consultation with the Programme Manager, the Deputy Programme Manager will assess the needs for capacity building of the cluster staff, developing training plans and designing a capacity building and professional development program for national staff to maximize their human potential and optimize operational effectiveness of the pillar. Monitoring and Evaluation: The Deputy Programme Manager will oversee monitoring and evaluation of specific projects and initiatives as well as the unit as a whole, advising the Programme manager on areas in need of strengthening in such a way that proactive and remedial action might be taken in a timely manner. The Deputy Programme Manager is also responsible for taking active part in law reform & law mapping on behalf of UN Women EVAW Pillar and development of paralegal trainings with the help of other staff and related partners.Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure, to follow deadlines and handle numerous tasks simultaneously; Strong and proven integrity, time management and work prioritization skills Understanding of UNDP/UN Women procedures, rules and regulations an asset; Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, tact and courtesy in relation to gender equality and women’s rights, development principles and projects, implementing partners, and national and international personnel of varied nationalities and backgrounds. Excellent communication skills, written and oral Commitment to upholding the organizational values and principles of UN Women Afghanistan. Ability to travel inside and outside the country Afghan nationality Master’s Degree in Law, Shariah Law, Gender studies, Human Rights, or other related field with at least 2 years of progressively relevant professional work experience in program design and management, program coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building. Candidates with Bachelor degree and minimum 4 years relevant experience are also eligible to apply. Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in program development and proposal writing. Proven technical expertise/experience in the areas of Law reform, legal aid, women human rights and gender equality issues. A proven ability to liaise with a myriad of stakeholders and partners, including Legal Aid organizations, organizations working for enhancement of women human rights and gender equality, Government departments, Parliamentarians, Legislative bodies, civil society, international organizations, other UN Agencies and grassroots organizations. Experience in the area of Law reform from gender and human rights perspectives and working in issues related to gender and women human rights in Afghanistan. Clear understanding of the effect/impact of VAW on development and the ways how to address those issues to eliminate violence against Women. An understanding of the legal, social, cultural, and political context of Afghanistan and its relation to gender. Proficiency in the use of computer, office software packages. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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