UNDP Career Opportunities

Support design, planning, and implementation of EVAWC, including Spotlight Initiative, Communication and Visibility strategies and plans

• Support the development of comprehensive and realistic communication and visibility plans and strategies, ensuring a gender perspective;
• Support the design and implementation of high impact communications’ products (e.g. web, electronic, etc.);
• Coordinate the implementation of visibility, communications, and outreach activities with recipient UN agencies;
• Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of programme achievements;
• Identify and compile success stories and programme achievements and manage knowledge sharing among recipient UN agencies;
• Support the Spotlight M&E Specialist (EVAWC) to monitor and evaluate communication and visibility campaigns;
• Track progress against established work plans and outputs;
• Write and/or disseminate press releases, policy briefs, pamphlets, talking points, speeches, editorials, branded materials, and other written communications materials;
• Provide communications and advocacy support to joint national campaigns, launching initiatives, and publications;
• Manage contracts with consultancies and vendors for Spotlight communications;
• Develop and support management of relationship with members of the media;
• Design and maintain a digital presence, including robust social media footprint for the Spotlight Initiative.

Coordinate the design and planning of communication for development and social and behavioral change communication strategies and messages.

• Support the recipient UN agencies to design and implement coordinated C4D and SBCC campaigns and messaging across programming areas;
• Assess and/or recommend appropriate information materials for C4D and SBCC initiatives, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency with related messages and materials;
• Support the recipient UN agencies to assess the impact of C4D and SBCC activities to achieve measurable results in behavioral and social changes. Submit reports and synthesis of results;
• Engage with recipient UN agencies to ensure coordination and consistency in implementation of C4D and SBCC activities and campaigns.

Support UNCG, including related to EVAWC, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and other communication needs

• Provide miscellaneous communications, graphic and written resource, advocacy, and coordination support to the UNCG communications team;
• Facilitate knowledge building and learning across UN agencies related gender equality, women’s empowerment, and EVAWC.

Provide administrative and logistical support as necessary.

• Support preparation and organization of meetings, workshops.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to Spotlight Secretariat
• Engage directly and pro-actively with operational counterparts in other UN agencies

CompetenciesCorporate Competencies:

• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to gender issues;
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Technical Competencies:

• Design and management of communication and visibility processes, including with multiple stakeholders;
• Design and management of communication for development and/or social and behavioral change communication strategies and messages.

Functional Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of gender equality, gender based violence, and women’s and children’s rights issues;
• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of efficient and effective communications, visibility, and C4D/SBCC strategies and programming, including with multiple stakeholders;
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, and communicate sensitively across different constituencies;
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills;
• Ability to design and maintain a robust digital and social media presence;
• Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data;
• Demonstrated strong IT skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Focuses on impact and result for the client;
• Demonstrates creativity and creative problem solving;
• Schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; and
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field; or
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with two additional years of qualifying experience.

Experience:

• At least 2 years progressively responsible professional experience in communications, print, broadcast, and/or media and social media;
• At least 2 years of professional experience working on gender equality and human rights, especially in the area of EVAW;
• Experience in communications with of one or several of the UN agencies in Trinidad and Tobago is preferred;
• Proficiency in design, photography, videography, social media campaigns, or other similar skills are an asset; and
• Computer literate, with proficiency with office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management and knowledge management systems.

Applications:

• This position is open to suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago;
• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from

; Please group all documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows one document to be uploaded.

Duties and Responsibilities

Guide the implementation and management of the Spotlight programme in Trinidad and Tobago

• Provide reports to the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) on programme performance and results;
• Coordinate the convening of relevant committees, including the National Steering Committee, Expanded Theme Group on Gender Equality, HIV and Human Rights, and Civil Society Reference Group;
• Facilitate and contribute to the production of consolidated annual work plans, budgets, and annual reports;
• Oversee implementation, schedules, deliverables, and budgets as articulate in the country programme document;
• Provide programme guidance, updates, and information to the Steering Committee, implementing partners, and other stakeholders
• Liaise with the Spotlight Secretariat;

Coordinate technical assistance and capacity development to the Spotlight Initiative in Trinidad and Tobago

• Provide guidance in the overall technical coherence of the Programme across pillars,
• Provide technical advice and innovative approaches to facilitating programme interventions and achievement of programme deliverables;
• Guide the process of delivery of technical assistance and engagement with partners;
• Build, manage, and expand relationships with partners to support implementation;

Provide programme development and/or revision guidance

• Coordinate the design and formulation of any related programme proposal and initiatives or revisions to approved Spotlight Country Programme Document;
• Organize any needed consultations with key stakeholders, experts, or UN agencies.

Support monitoring and oversee reporting of the programme

• Prepare analytical reviews and systematically capture lessons learnt from implementation;
• Support the monitoring and evaluation team to monitor the programme implementation of activities and outcomes;
• Support the finance team to monitor programme budgets and finalize financial reports;
• Provide inputs and drafting support to narrative and annual reports;
• Identify/monitor risks that could interfere with programme delivery; design mitigation measures

Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

• Provide technical and coordination support to the implementing agencies to develop joint resource mobilization and sustainability strategies;
• Develop relevant documentation of potential opportunities for resource mobilization.

Coordinate between the different UN agencies to achieve a coherent and aligned presence of the Spotlight Initiative

• Provide support to inter-agency coordination-related activities, including by attending or participating in meetings, events, committees or groups;
• Support UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure Spotlight programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.

Provide administrative and logistical support as necessary.

• Support preparation and organization of meetings, workshops.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to Spotlight Secretariat
• Engage directly and pro-actively with operational counterparts in other UN agencies

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues;
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong awareness and sensitivity to gender issues and human-based approaches, programming and communication;
• Proven skills in the areas of program management, planning, organizing, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to develop detailed operational plans and budgets and deliver on time and on target, with a careful attention to detail;
• Ability to adapt and manage deliverables and resources in a changing environment and to think and act quickly, sometimes under pressure, yet remaining calm and effective;
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making;
• Ability to lead formation of strategies and their implementation;
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, coordinate and advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies;
• Ability to negotiate and interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising;
• Ability to link knowledge management to key processes, including programming, results-based management, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• Ability to apply knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of the United Nations.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team;
• Proactive, flexible, resourceful and able to work independently with limited supervision, with demonstrated creative problem solving;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; and
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in social sciences, environmental sciences, sustainable development studies, gender/women’s studies, international relations or related field; or
• A relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Program management degree or certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of complex development projects;
• Technical experience in EVAWG or GBV;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
• Experience working with civil society and community-based organizations is an asset;
• Experience working in the field of knowledge management is an asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
• Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset

Applications:

• This position is open to suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago;
• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from

; Please group all documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows one document to be uploaded.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead Development of M&E Plans and Strategies for EVAWC, including Spotlight Initiative

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive and realistic monitoring and evaluation plans and strategies with appropriate data sources, collection methods, analysis plans, quality controls and resource requirements.
• Continually assess methodologies and instruments for collection, documentation, analysis and reporting of data for weaknesses and potential improvements.
• Advise Spotlight Team on the development and improvement of core implementation tools, including work plans.
• Collect information on the latest developments of the use of new types of data sources and tools (e.g. big data) for sustainable development.

Coordinate Monitoring, Data Collection, and Reporting for EVAWC, including the Spotlight Initiative

• Design and disseminate monitoring and evaluation resource materials, templates, and guidance documentation to participating UN agencies.
• Support inter-agency efforts on results and progress monitoring and reporting on the Spotlight Initiative and EVAWC.
• Coordinate and participate in interagency work related to the collection and use of monitoring data, as well as evaluation and reporting.
• Perform field visits to ensure the quality and accuracy of collected or reported data.
• Support the development and implementation of baseline, mid-line, end-line and periodic evaluations.
• Supervise monitoring and evaluation consultants and contractors alongside the Spotlight Programme Coordinator.
• Coordinate evaluation validation meetings.
• Document progress of Spotlight Programme against project implementation plans, results matrix, milestones and targets.

Develop and Expand Strategic Research and Data Partnerships

• Support Spotlight Initiative’s engagement with national data and statistical systems, facilitating this engagement with national entities and data systems.
• Communicate and coordinate with existing partnerships and help form new partnerships with UN agencies, academia, the private sector, and governmental agencies to further the use of data science for EVAWC.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external partners on data collection and project/research implementation.

Knowledge Management, Dissemination and Use of EVAWC Data

• Facilitate the efficient flow of monitoring and evaluation data within participating UN agencies, EU, government and civil society partners.

• Facilitate the sharing of best practices with the Spotlight Team, and participating agencies and partners.
• Support the identification of good practices and lessons learned and share findings with the Spotlight Team, UNCT, agency colleagues, the Spotlight Secretariat, so that best practices benefit UN’s work.
• Lead in designing thematic activities and knowledge-sharing forums and encourages others to participate.

Provide administrative and logistical support as necessary.

• Support preparation and organization of meetings, workshops.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to Spotlight Secretariat
• Engage directly and pro-actively with operational counterparts in other UN agencies

Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Design and management of evaluation processes, including with multiple stakeholders;
• Survey design and implementation;
• Social science research;
• Project/programme/policy planning, monitoring and management;
• Strong awareness and sensitivity to gender issues and EVAW programming;
• Understanding of human rights-based approaches to programming;
• Understanding of Results Based Management (RBM) principles;
• Logic modeling/logical framework analysis;
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis;
• Rapid assessment procedures; and
• Participatory approaches.

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of policies and programmes on gender equality and EVAWG/HP;
• Experiences in working on rights based approaches including intervention models to address multiple and interesting forms of discrimination;
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues;
• Strong understanding of various methodologies in gender responsive monitoring and evaluation, both qualitative and quantitative, such as surveys, record reviews, focus groups and cases studies;
• Ability to contribute to the development of efficient and effective monitoring and evaluation methodology for programming;
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Focuses on impact and result for the client;
• Demonstrates creativity and creative problem solving;
• Schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course;
• In providing advice to the Spotlight Team, has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; and
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in evaluation or relevant social science or related field is required.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with two additional years of qualifying experience.

Experience:

• At least 5 years (7 for a Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, including hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• At least 3 years of professional experience working on gender equality and human rights, especially in the area of EVAWG;
• Experience in monitoring & evaluation of programmes of one or several of the UN agencies in Trinidad and Tobago is preferred; and
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management and knowledge management/M&E systems.

Applications:

• This position is open to suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago;
• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from

; Please group all documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows one document to be uploaded.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement financial strategies, and adapt processes and procedures in full compliance of UN rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems

• Perform duties in full compliance with UN financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls;
• Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities;
• Monitor financial exceptions reports for unusual activities or transaction, investigate anomalies and report to the supervisor conclusions and/or present recommendations for actions/decisions;
• Collect, verify and present information and data for use in the planning of financial resources and the formulation of the Spotlight Initiate programme work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements and execution modalities;
• Provide assistance to the Spotlight Annual Work Plan budget and financial information
• Provide advice and recommend solutions to a wide range of financial issues;
• Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system and programmatic budgets and resources;
• Implement and monitor cost saving and reduction strategies;
• Review with Budget owners and Project Managers, in line with Month-end Closure Checklist, the Project Delivery Status Reports and investigate any overspend;
• Respond to instructions from the Spotlight Secretariat, New York. Undertake timely corrective actions as requested by Finance Section to resolve financial data issues or provide information;
• Participate as a member of the team in the internal and external audits
• Follow-up on audit recommendations to monitor implementation of corrective actions;
• Actively promote a client-oriented finance service.

Prepare and administer the Spotlight Initiative budgets in full compliance of UN rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems

• Formulate the budget, control allotments, monitor expenditures, and prepare revisions according to the needs of the Spotlight Initiative;
• Track the appropriate and timely use of financial resources;
• Prepare cost recovery documents or bills for the services provided by UN to other programmes or organizations;
• Prepare budget revisions and determine un-utilized funds
• Ensure the maintenance of the control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status;
• Maintain internal expenditure control system;
• Assist agencies with VAT reimbursements with adequate documentation support, as necessary;
• Input data in UN agencies financial systems and monitor status. Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions;

Provides administrative, logistical and financial support focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Timely support of all administrative, protocol, logistical, financial tasks and services
• Preparation of high-quality briefing materials for meetings.
• Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists.
• Preparation and management of correspondence, directives etc. on behalf of the Spotlight team
• Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the Spotlight Team unit.
• Maintenance of the electronic filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to Spotlight Secretariat.
• Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence.
• Engage directly and pro-actively with operational counterparts in other UN agencies.
• Prepare and support all staff travel.
• Review of the Spotlight funds expenditures and reporting to the direct supervisor. Preparation of required budget revisions drafts.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing

• Conduct training and/or helping organize training events and activities;
• Collect and compile lessons learned and best practices in financial management and services. Disseminate to clients and stakeholders as appropriate to build capacity and knowledge;
• Contribute to financial business operational practices and management innovations.
• Provide technical guidance and monitor performance to ensure delivery of results according to plans and standards of accountability and performance;
• Undertake all trainings in relation to financial management provided, including webinars from Spotlight Secretariat.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely, complete and accurate financial transactions/activities/documentation
• Timely and accurate advice on UN financial rules and regulations
• Timely and regular monitoring of financial resources management system and timely expenditure of financial resources
• Timely and accurate support to budget formulation and controlling allotments
• Timely and accurate monitoring of internal expenditures control systems
• Timely and quality financial support to Spotlight team

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles;
• Excellent knowledge and application skills of IT tools and understanding of management systems;
• Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
• Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Specialized national or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an asset
• Successful completion of UN Accounting and Finance Test is an asset.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in finance;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English required
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Applications:

• This position is open to suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago;
• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from

; Please group all documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows one document to be uploaded.