Functions:
Forumalte programme and strategies in the area of Gender and Green Economy
• Design and formulate strategies and programmes to support gender responsive climate action and women’s participation in the green economy in WCA
• Review and contribute to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to gender and green economy.

Manage gender and green economy initiatives
• Manage the technical implementation of programme/projects to advance gender responsive climate action and the green economy, including:
• Formulate workplans and budget and manage their implementation;
• Manage internal and external reporting on gender and climate action/green transition initiatives;
• Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
• Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
• Manage the monitoring of programme
• Participate and oversee field missions;
• Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists;
• Mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

Technical assistance, capacity development, and knowledge management
• Design and deliver capacity building strategies to strengthen capacity of national and regional stakeholders (internal and external to UN Women) in the area of gender and green transition;
• Provide advice and technical assistance in the area of gender and green economy to governments, regional institutions, CSOs, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the production and dissemination of knowledge products in the areas of gender and climate action/green economy/green finance to support advocacy, policy dialogue, capacity building, visibility and resource mobilization
Partnerships and resource mobilization
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and activities to mobilize resources to support work on gender and climate action/green transition.
• Lead the establishment of partnerships to advance gender responsive climate action in WCA.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Key Performance Indicators:
• Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Strategic Note
• Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security
• Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes
• Relations with partners and stakeholders
• Quality reports and timely submission
• Regular communication with other agencies and partners
• Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives

Required Qalifications
Education and certification:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, climate change, environmental sciences, or development/public policy
• 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 7 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• At least 4 years of experience formulating and implementing projects, programmes and policies in the area of gender and climate change, gender and green transition, and climate finance.
• Proven experience leading dialogue, coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors;
• Experience in strategic planning and policy advice;
• Experience working on gender and climate change in West and Central Africa
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset;

Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English and French is required;