[Remote] UN Women - International Consultancy - Programme Planning and Coordination Consultant, Home-based

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UN Women is dedicated to the elimination of discrimination against women and girls and the promotion of gender equality. They are seeking a Programme Planning and Coordination Consultant to support the Myanmar Country Office in enhancing gender equality commitments through strategic planning and coordination within the UN system. The role involves providing technical support, facilitating inter-agency cooperation, and contributing to capacity building efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Country Representative in strategic planning process for the Myanmar Country Office
• Provide technical support to CO in the development of country level planning instruments, such as strategic note, work plans, programme/ project documents
• Collaborate with regional Evaluation Specialists and country M&E focal points to ensure that findings and lessons from evaluations are reflected in strategic planning processes
• Provide technical support to joint inter-agency UN planning processes, including gender mainstreaming in the development of UN Transitional Cooperation Framework (UNTCF), joint workplans, M&E frameworks, joint programmes and the application of the Gender Equality Marker (GEM)
• Coordinate the UNCT Gender Theme Group and other relevant inter-agency mechanisms, including providing guidance and technical support on the Gender Equality Marker
• Facilitate meaningful engagement of Women’s Civil Society Organizations (W-CSOs) in ensuring gender commitments within the relevant UN coordination mechanisms
• Coordinate gender coordination bodies co-chaired by UN Women (including the UNCT Gender Theme Group and GEWE Cooperation Partner Group), and manage the development, implementation, and reporting of their annual work plans
• Coordinate the UNCT-SWAP Annual Reporting
• Provide relevant analysis and advice to Country Representative on engaging United Nations Country Teams (UNCT) and Resident Coordinators (RCs) on GEWE priorities
• Provide relevant substantive support for representation at conferences, high-level meetings, joint programme development, joint advocacy and research
• Support capacity development on gender-responsive M&E and contribute to integration of gender equality into the UNTCF M&E Framework
• Provide support to the development and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned; ensure incorporation into programme planning
• As part of strategic planning, provide support and advice to Country Office in identifying and implementing strategic partnerships to strengthen UN Women’s positioning in country
• Provide technical support to the development of strategic partnerships and country level resource mobilization efforts, including through drafting briefing packages/concept notes
• Support with activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/ donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for UN Women programmes and joint UN system programmes

Skills

• Master's degree in Political or Social Science, Economics, International Development Studies, Gender/Women's Studies is required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and programme development, strategic planning, coordination support, or change management
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, reporting, knowledge management, and applying gender equality principles in programme management and M&E
• Knowledge of the Myanmar context and/or work experience in the Asia-Pacific region and/or conflict-affected settings
• International development experience with a strong focus on programme and project management, particularly in advancing gender equality
• Demonstrated experience in inter-agency coordination for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE) across the development-humanitarian nexus, including engagement with international partners, civil society, and government
• Strong background in advocacy, communication, and knowledge management
• Experience of working with UN Agencies in similar capacity and context
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential
• Experience of working with and in collaboration with UN Agencies, especially UN Women, will be an asset
• Familiarity with Myanmar or conflict-affected countries context is an advantage

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