[Hiring] Programme Consultant @UN Women

Role Description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Secretariat of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Rapid Response Window, the Programme Consultant will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and strategic development of the RRW portfolio, contributing to the advancement of women’s meaningful participation and leadership in peace processes globally. The Programme Coordinator will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

• Programmatic review and technical support to RRW partners
  • Review and assess RRW applications and proposals (average 40 to 60 a month), provide technical support to selected applicants as required and prepare documentation for decision-making processes (average 4 to 9 a month).
  • Review narrative reports submitted by PUNOs/NUNOs, providing thematic and technical feedback to ensure programme quality and integration of recommendations (average 7 reports per reporting cycle).
  • Support the RRW Programme Coordinator in onboarding of PUNOs/NUNOs, including reviewing onboarding documentation packages in collaboration with MPTFO, preparing compliance checklists, and ensuring alignment of workplans with approved results frameworks. (August – September)
  • Organize onboarding/ mid-term/ final coordination calls with Direct Support implementing partners and ensure the timely collection of project documentation (including project profiles) and reporting requirements (average 4 to 10 per month).
  • Assist RRW Programme Analyst in updating RRW databases, records, calendars, and corporate knowledge management systems related to proposals, reporting documents, and partner agreements processed each month.
• Coordination, briefing and knowledge products
  • Prepare thematic briefing notes, contextual analyses, and documentation packages for monthly coordination meetings with PUNOs and NUNOs (average 4 to 6 a month).
  • Prepare donor briefs, programme summaries, presentations, background notes, and briefing materials as requested by the RRW Programme Coordinator (average 4 to 6 per month).
• Strategic events, advocacy and communications
  • Prepare and implement follow-up actions related to New York Peacebuilding Week, including briefing materials, key messages, and communications products. (August)
  • Prepare a planning package for a potential RRW monitoring and advocacy mission, including stakeholder mapping, mission objectives, reporting tools, and logistical requirements. (August – September)
  • Prepare RRW participation in Geneva Peace Week and NY WPS Week, including concept notes, partner engagement materials, and stakeholder engagement materials. (September - October)
  • Prepare and coordinate RRW contributions to the WPHF Global Women Forum and associated side events, including coordination with partners, preparation of briefing materials, participant engagement and logistics. (August – October)
  • Coordinate preparation of RRW partners participation in the WPHF Global Women Forum and associated side events with the L-Hub, including briefing materials, speaking points and logistical arrangements. (August – October)
  • Prepare and disseminate communications and advocacy materials related to Geneva Peace Week, the WPHF Global Women Forum, and WPS Week, in collaboration with the Coms team and the RRW Programme Coordinator. (September – October)
  • Participate in the WPHF Global Women Forum, Geneva Peace Week and associated side events, prepare summary and lessons learned notes highlighting key recommendations, emerging trends, and opportunities relevant to the RRW outreach, strategic engagement, partnerships, advocacy, visibility and women’s participation in peace processes. (October)
  • Document and implement follow-up actions arising from WPS Week, Geneva Peace Week, and the WPHF Global Women Forum, in collaboration with the RRW Programme Coordinator, including partner engagement, dissemination of key recommendations, and coordination of agreed next steps with relevant stakeholders. (October – November)
• Strategic planning, reporting and programme development
  • Support the revision of the RRW Programme Document, including drafting inputs, consolidating partner feedback, and updating results frameworks and implementation modalities as required by the RRW Programme Coordinator. (August – September)
  • Contribute to the development of the RRW 2027 workplan and strategic priorities, in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator, including analysis of programme performance and trends, identification of operational and funding priorities, and recommendations for strengthening programme delivery and impact. (October – November)
  • Assist the Programme Coordinator in the preparation of the RRW Annual Report, including data collection, analysis of programme results, drafting of narrative sections, consolidation of partner inputs, and documentation of key achievements, lessons learned, and challenges. (December)
  • Prepare and submit an end-of-consultancy summary report and handover note, including key achievements, outstanding actions, lessons learned, and recommendations for future implementation. (December)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field 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.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building.
• Experience in Women, Peace and Security is required.
• Experience supporting grassroots organizations and notably women led civil society organization is required.
• Experience coordinating and liaising multi-country or global projects is an asset.
• Experience with a Multi-donor trust fund is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic and/or Spanish is an asset.

Benefits

• This position is homebased or based in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Participation in the Global Women’s Peace Forum and Peace Week in Geneva is a responsibility of the position. If the consultant is homebased, travel to Geneva for these events may be required. If the consultant is Geneva based, travel will not be required.

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
• Functional Competencies:
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Good knowledge of Results Based Management
  • Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
  • Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
  • Ability to deliver in a timely manner