Programme Coordinator (EVAW, WEE, WPS)

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 and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system, focusing exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women has a significant presence in various countries, including Tajikistan, where it supports the government and national stakeholders in fulfilling international and national commitments on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Job Overview:
The Programme Coordinator (EVAW, WEE, WPS) will play a crucial role in providing high-quality programme coordination and technical support for UN Women Tajikistan’s portfolios focused on Ending Violence against Women (EVAW), Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE), and Women, Peace and Security (WPS). This position involves ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UN Women programmes in alignment with national priorities and the UN Women Strategic Plan. The Programme Coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and development partners, to ensure coherent and impactful results. The role requires a strong commitment to gender equality and the ability to navigate complex political, social, and economic contexts to advance women's rights and empowerment in Tajikistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality advisory, policy, and programme development support, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs related to EVAWG, WEE, and WPS in Tajikistan. Conduct in-depth analysis and research on contexts affecting gender equality.
• Finalize annual workplans and budgets for EVAWG, WEE, and WPS programmes, ensuring effective and timely implementation.
• Provide technical oversight of programme implementation, ensuring coherence and coordination across portfolios.
• Lead the development and coordination of calls for proposals and selection processes.
• Review and monitor the submission of narrative and financial reports from implementing partners.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to staff and partners.
• Establish an effective monitoring system for programme results and ensure quality data entry in UN Women corporate systems.
• Monitor programme budgets and expenditures, proposing revisions as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of partnership and resource mobilization strategies for EVAWG, WEE, and WPS programmes. 1
• Participate in inter-agency coordination and provide technical support to the Head of Office on related matters.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, economics, gender equality, management, social sciences, or related areas. 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 an added advantage. Candidates should possess strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, as well as good budget and finance skills. Knowledge of Results-Based Management and the ability to gather and interpret data is essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as public administration, law, human rights, economics, gender equality, management, or social sciences. A first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted. A project/programme management certification is advantageous.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects is required. Additionally, at least 3 years of technical experience with gender equality and women's empowerment programmes, including EVAWG, WEE, and WPS, is essential. Experience in coordinating with government agencies and donor organizations is an asset, as is experience working in the UN System and leading/managing a team.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, along with proficiency in Tajik and Russian languages. These language skills are essential for effective communication and collaboration within the role.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves working closely with various stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and UN agencies. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and competence. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.