Coordinator – Women in Leadership Programme

Coordinator – Women in Leadership Programme

SPC – Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Suva, Fiji

The role – Coordinator – Women in Leadership Programme will manage the implementation of the SPC Women in Leadership (WIL) Programme and the Gender Equality Flagship under supervision of the Principal Strategic Lead. Key responsibilities include advisory and technical support on institutional strengthening and coordination with the HRSD’s work program to implement the Social, Environmental Responsibility Policy through the People Centred Approach.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Manage the implementation and reporting of the WIL Programme and the Gender Equality Flagship

• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day implementation and reporting of the WIL Programme and the and the Gender Equality Flagship;
• Collaborate with SPC and HRSD divisional staff in the implementation and monitor, evaluation and learning and reporting (technical and financial) of the WIL Programme and the Gender Equality Flagship;
• Manage external consultants/experts who provide technical assistance and advice for the WIL Programme and the and the Gender Equality Flagship;
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of the project’s outputs and outcomes and ensure timely production and submission of narrative reports to the donor.

Provide technical assistant and advice to guide the delivery of the WIL Programme and the Gender Equality Flagship

• Design and deliver technical assistance and advice for the WIL Programme and the Gender Equality Flagship;
• Work with the HRSD Division and divisions as well as external consultants/experts, to design, plan and deliver technical assistance and advice for the WIL Programme;
• Work closely with the HRSD, SPL and the Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women to implement the results-based framework for the WIL Programme and the Gender Equality Flagship.

Co-lead stakeholder engagement and facilitate strategic Programme communications

• Support stakeholder engagement, networking, communication, and coordination to advance management, divisional and WIL Programme objectives at institutional levels and national, regional stakeholders;
• Draft/review publications, speeches, reports, briefings, website content, etc. as needed, with particular attention to consistency in the positioning and strategic voice of the organisation;
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of partnerships with CROP agencies and other key partners;
• Design and facilitate Programme communications and visibility strategies and activities for knowledge sharing, awareness raising reporting and, to inform new programs/initiatives.

Key selection criteria:

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as development, human rights, law, gender, international relations, social science or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 10 years of development experience working in gender equality and social inclusion and/or human rights, with at least 7 years of working in Pacific;
• Minimum of 7 years of programme management experience in development projects specifically in the areas of women in leadership and/or gender equality and social inclusion and/or human rights;
• Sound and applied knowledge of work planning, budgeting and financial control, results-based management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
• Excellent capacity building skills with demonstrated experience in training, coaching, and facilitating;
• Excellent analytical, organisational and negotiation skills, and abilities to work effectively in a matrix team structure;
• Proven experience in donor engagement and relationship management;
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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