[Hiring] Technical Specialist: Integrated Programming and Coordination @UN Women

Role Description

UN Women Afghanistan is seeking a Programme Coordinator to provide short-term coordination support for six months. The role focuses on:

• Closure of partner agreements
• Onboarding and implementation readiness of new partners
• Coordination of key thematic initiatives including the 16 Days of Activism
• Technical follow-up on gender-based violence (GBV) and psychosocial support (PSS)
• Programme quality assessments

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Health, Development, Public Administration, or Gender
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree
• A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) is an advantage

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and programme development, strategic planning, coordination support, or change management
• Proven track record of drafting and advising on high-quality proposals, reports, and strategic notes for senior officials
• International development experience focused on project management and gender equality
• Technical knowledge of gender equality programming in EVAW, GIHA, Public Health, and livelihoods
• Experience in an international organization
• Experience with computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience in handling web-based management systems
• Experience with a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
• Technical expertise in project management including planning, financial management, budget management, risk management, communications, and stakeholder engagement is desirable
• Experience in dealing with bilateral and multilateral funding sources is desirable
• Prior experience in the UN System is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Company Description

UN Women, established in July 2010, is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system focused on gender equality.

• UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls
• Empowers women and achieves equality between women and men
• Operates through its main office in Kabul and five sub-offices in various provinces