Thursday, November 20, 2014

Project Coordinator-Gender

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The overall purpose of the position is to coordinate the campaign in district Muzaffargarh at different levels, coupled with strong provincial engagement. Laise, provide support and work closely with different stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong background of advocacy projects management around gender-based violence issues and women’s rights.

Project Management and Monitoring

Develop and update the project campaign strategy and plan while addressing the sustainability element.Set strategic vision, operationalize and coordinate a high quality implementation of the campaign in partnership with colleagues and partners.Develop a clear and focused approach and understanding of the project team, relevant departments internally and external stakeholders around the project.   Develop linkages and networking with government,  UN agencies and  all other relevant stakeholders at various levels particularly DAI partners. .Manage the integration of the campaign into existing efforts in the area around this subject.Identify and support opportunities for capacity building of government and other key stakeholders on ending VAW and gender sensitive approaches and responsiveness.Support local organizations/CSOs/DSG by developing knowledge and skills around  GBDV, organisational and project management, response and prevention of incidence of violence against women.Work with various media partners to enhance reporting on EVAWIdentify sources of information and review the necessary documents related to policy implementation issues, linked to programme and country policy goals as well as international commitments.As per WV policies and management’s guidelines, coordinate implementation of the project and day-to-day running by providing conceptual, technical & administrative support to team and spending time in the field.Provide timely updates to line Managers on the ongoing project/initiatives for informed and effective decision-making.Ensure  technical support and management oversight in preparation of key documents (for example, detailed implementation plans, log-frames, M&E plans, ITT, monthly, quarterlyand annual reports.Provide quality guidance, support and environment to the project team to enable them effectively contribute in the quality implementation of project. Participate in and contribute to WVP and DAI, forums, events as requested.Coordinate and facilitate any specific responsibility assigned by the Line Management.Relationship with DAI

Liaise with DAI, and other operational partners through attendance at meetings and consultations in consultation with line management and represent WVP’s interests by nurturing positive and constructive relationships.

Ensure that the project teams are aware of all relevant DAI communication, changes in their regulations, and meetings or conferences.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Masters level education in genderdevelopment, sociology or a related social sciences subject with minimum 5 years Project management experience preferably around End Violence Against Women.

Excellent organizational, coordination and project management skills including budgeting and developing project management documents such as logical frameworks and monitoring tools.

Excellent written English including the ability to edit, synthesize information and produce high quality reports

Experience and a good understanding of local cultural issues of women and knowledge of UN charter of Rights

Proven

Ability to operate in a complex organization, across functions and work on own initiative collaboratively as part of diverse teams

Fluent in English and Urdu while knowledge of local language of the area is a plus

Ability to manage a varied workload, work under pressure, priorities and meet deadlines

Excellent influencing, negotiating and communication skills

Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the organization

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