Local Technical Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, providing leadership and support to Member States in their efforts to achieve gender equality and women's rights. UN Women is committed to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and ensuring that gender equality is a priority in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security efforts. In Montenegro, UN Women functions as a Non-Resident Agency, collaborating closely with the UN Country Team to advance the gender equality agenda as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023–202

• The organization is currently implementing a UN Joint Programme with UNICEF Montenegro to address violence against women and children, supported by the Montenegro SDG Acceleration Fund, focusing on strengthening national systems and services for survivors of gender-based violence and violence against children.

Job Overview:
The Local coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Technical Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the local coordination and implementation of activities under the UN Joint Programme ‘Strengthening the System Support on Prevention of Violence Against Women, Girls, and Boys’. This position requires close collaboration with UNICEF Montenegro and involves direct supervision by the project manager at UN Women Albania. The coordinator will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation and coordination of project activities, which include enhancing multisectoral cooperation, increasing institutional capacities, and improving services for survivors of violence. The role also entails strengthening partnerships with national and local institutions, identifying strategic partnership opportunities, and contributing to the overall success of the project by providing technical advice and support.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Local Technical Coordinator will be responsible for overall coordination and technical advice on the implementation of all project activities under the UN Women component of the UN Joint Programme. Key responsibilities include organizing events and trainings, coordinating with national and local institutions, advising on agenda setting and participant lists, and ensuring effective follow-up with partners. The coordinator will facilitate regular communication and partnership building with local institutions, including various ministries and civil society organizations, and contribute technical inputs to the development of training modules. Additionally, the coordinator will support engagement with UN Agencies, particularly UNICEF, attend strategic meetings, monitor UN Women’s engagement in key processes related to gender equality, and ensure knowledge management by documenting lessons learned and good practices. The role also involves contributing to advocacy and communication efforts to highlight project achievements and support donor reporting.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in international development, gender, human rights, social sciences, economics, or related fields. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. The position requires at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination involving local and national stakeholders in the field of gender equality. Prior experience working with national partners, civil society organizations, or international actors to prevent and address violence against women is essential. Experience in gender-responsive budgeting is considered an asset, and familiarity with the UN system or similar international organizations is advantageous. Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages is also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in international development, gender, human rights, social sciences, economics, or related fields. In cases where candidates hold a first-level university degree, they must also have two additional years of qualifying experience to be considered for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, particularly involving local and national stakeholders in the field of gender equality. Experience working with national partners, civil society organizations, or international actors to prevent and address violence against women is crucial. Additionally, prior experience leading or coordinating initiatives related to violence against women, conducting research and analysis, and providing services to survivors is highly valued. Familiarity with gender-responsive budgeting will be considered an asset, and previous experience with the UN system or similar international organizations is advantageous.

Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken Serbian/Montenegrin and English is required for this position. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills in both languages to effectively engage with various stakeholders and contribute to project activities.

Additional Notes:
This position is a home-based consultancy in Montenegro. The role requires a commitment to UN Women’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. The organization emphasizes the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive environment and adheres to a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. It is important for applicants to complete all sections of the application form, as incomplete applications may be disqualified from the recruitment process.