Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works 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.

The African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) is a flagship continental programme jointly implemented by UN Women, the African Union Commission and the International Telecommunication Union, with support from UNECA, UNESCO and UNICEF, to close the digital gender gap. Phase IV of AGCCI aligns with UN Women’s priorities on digital inclusion, skills development and women’s leadership by equipping adolescent girls and young women with coding, digital literacy and mentorship while supporting governments to mainstream gender-responsive ICT education. In Uganda, implementation requires strengthened coordination with the Ministries of Education, ICT and National Guidance, Gender, Labour and Social Development, local governments and training institutions. 

The assignment is guided by these priorities to support effective coordination, implementation and operational continuity, contributing directly to AGCCI Phase IV outcomes on expanded access to digital skills, strengthened institutional coordination and sustainable pathways for girls and young women in the digital economy. 

The consultant will report directly to the Deputy Country Representative responsible for coordinating the program portfolio which includes coordinating relationships with national partners and stakeholders, and the monitoring and reporting, and the finances.  

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work:

Coordinate the AGCCI Phase IV Programme:

• Coordinate the overall Programme/Portfolio work plan development and implementation according to programme document.
• Plan and conduct inception planning; maintain the workplan, budget tracker and risk register
• Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of workplans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the Programme Board and UN Women.
• Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners; and
• Record and maintain documents on relevant programme activities, issues, and risks.
• Coordinate the setting up and of the new AGCCI Tech Hub.

Guide coordination with national partners and other stakeholders:

• Coordinate relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the AGCCI Programme, and continue to support and coordinate engagement with key partners; raise potential problems and suggest solutions; and
• Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives, as needed.

Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the AGCCI Programme:

• Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects from the planning to the evaluation stages.
• Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure on funds; conduct regular monitoring visits, as required.
• Draft and provide input to monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual and end‑of‑programme reports 
• Provide inputs from AGCCI programme activities and results to the Country Office reporting.

Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:

• Provide inputs to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.
• Support resource mobilization efforts for AGCCI Phase V in collaboration with AULO.

Advocate and facilitate knowledge building, management and communication:

• Document the programme implementation process and products.
• Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the programme; and
• Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products for AGCCI Phase IV.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel:

This is an office‑based consultancy based at the UN Women Moroto Sub‑Office in Northeastern Uganda. The assignment will involve intermittent official travel to AGCCI project districts to support implementation, coordination, and monitoring activities.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Good budget and finance skills.
• Good knowledge of Results Based Management.
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently.
• Knowledge of UN programme management systems.
• Good knowledge of IT and database packages.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, public health, social sciences or other related areas is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners, preferably related to thematic area, is required.
• Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects is desirable.
• Experience in implementing adolescent and youth programs and working on similar projects is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in donor reporting, Results Based Management and project coordination is required.
• Experience engaging with line ministries, local governments and training institutions is an added advantage.
• Experience working with UN agencies is an added advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.