Programme Coordination Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance the impact of gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The organization is dedicated to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women operates globally, with a presence in numerous countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina since 200

• The organization focuses on four key priority areas in BiH: ending violence against women, supporting the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, enhancing women's economic empowerment, and strengthening gender-responsive governance. UN Women collaborates with various stakeholders, including civil society, government, and international partners, to ensure effective implementation of its programs and initiatives.

Job Overview:
The Programme Coordination Specialist will play a crucial role in coordinating the Ending Violence against Women and Girls (EVAWG) pillar under the Gender Equality Accelerator Joint Programme. This position involves managing the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) pillar, ensuring the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of results and impacts. The specialist will work closely with various teams, including programme and operations, Participating UN Organizations (PUNOs), government officials, and civil society, to ensure successful program implementation. The role requires strong leadership and coordination skills to align UN Women’s programs with national priorities and international frameworks, such as CEDAW and the 2030 Agenda. The specialist will also be responsible for developing programmatic proposals, managing resources, and fostering partnerships to advance gender equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall management and coordination of programmatic work on Ending Violence against Women and Girls, including designing and formulating program proposals, managing technical implementation, and coordinating work plans.
• Contributing to inter-agency coordination on EVAWG, providing technical support, and ensuring coherence in joint programs.
• Guiding coordination with national partners, supporting implementation, and identifying capacity-building needs.
• Coordinating monitoring and reporting on EVAWG programs, compiling necessary information, and writing reports.
• Managing financial resources, supervising personnel, and overseeing budget preparation and expenditure tracking.
• Building partnerships and supporting resource mobilization strategies, identifying areas of cooperation.
• Advocating for knowledge building and management, ensuring documentation of program processes, and organizing advocacy campaigns and events.
• Performing other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences, or related fields. A first-level university degree combined 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 considered an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, as well as budget and finance skills. Knowledge of Results Based Management and the ability to synthesize program performance data for strategic decision-making are essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, or social sciences. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. A project/programme management certification is a plus, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing complex and multi-component program interventions with national partners is required. Experience in program coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is essential, particularly in relation to ending violence against women and girls. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in liaising with government agencies, civil society organizations, and donors, as well as experience working within the UN System and implementing joint programs, which is considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required, along with fluency in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the role.

Additional Notes:
The position involves direct functional oversight and management of a team of 4 personnel supporting the Gender Equality Accelerator implementation. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful environment for all employees. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Applicants must complete all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.