UNV Project Field Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide, UN Women supports UN Member States in setting global standards for achieving gender equality. The organization works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs, and services that ensure these standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls. UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action globally, providing strong leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

Job Overview:
The UNV Project Field Coordinator plays a crucial role in the implementation and achievement of results under the UN Women’s Japan Supplementary Budget (JSB) project. This position is responsible for ensuring that the project meets its objectives, particularly in improving the resilience and safety of crisis-affected women and girls. The Project Field Coordinator will work closely with the programme and operations team, Provincial Government, UN Agencies involved in the humanitarian response, and civil society to ensure that the technical direction and implementation of the project are achieved in a cost-effective and timely manner. The role involves supporting the delivery of outputs aimed at providing emergency livelihood support and strengthening leadership capacity in emergency response for women and girls affected by crises. The Project Field Coordinator will also engage with key humanitarian coordination structures to promote a gender-responsive response aligned with inter-agency coordination efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Project Implementation and Management: Lead the implementation of project activities at the provincial level, ensuring alignment with UN Women programme priorities and work plans. Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project activities in accordance with the approved work plan to achieve expected outcomes and outputs. Coordinate and oversee UN Women project interventions in the assigned provinces, particularly in the areas of gender equality, humanitarian response, recovery, and women’s empowerment. Maintain regular communication with implementing partners, responsible parties, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to support effective delivery of project activities. Provide technical guidance and operational support to implementing partners and responsible parties in carrying out assigned project activities. Serve as the UN Women focal point for programme implementation in the assigned provinces, ensuring an integrated and coherent programme approach. Follow up regularly with national experts, consultants, civil society organizations, and think tanks involved in project implementation, including reviewing deliverables and monitoring progress against agreed results. Provide administrative and operational support as required for the effective implementation of project activities in Cabo Delgado and Nampula. 2) Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management: Conduct systematic monitoring and reporting on project implementation in the assigned provinces in coordination with relevant thematic leads. Contribute to the preparation and consolidation of quarterly/annual progress and financial reports. Provide inputs to donor report(s) and contribute to the preparation of narrative progress updates in line with donor reporting requirements. Maintain close communication with project beneficiaries, consultants, responsible partners, and institutional contractors to monitor project implementation against the baseline and targets. Contribute to synthesizing and documenting the implementation of project activities, success stories, and lessons learned. Support field research in the field of gender equality, humanitarian action, and women’s empowerment to inform planning, budgeting, and evidence-based advocacy. Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization for activities related to gender equality and women’s empowerment. Contribute to and participate in project assessments/evaluations in collaboration with local partners and relevant stakeholders. 3) Coordination, Partnership, and Advocacy: Ensure continuous coordination among project partners, government institutions, and stakeholders involved in the implementation of UN Women country office initiatives. Strengthen collaboration with local authorities, civil society organizations, and community actors to enhance programme effectiveness and sustainability. Provide inputs to partnership development and resource mobilization efforts related to gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives. Promote coordination and complementarity between UN Women programme and other humanitarian and development initiatives in the provinces.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a strong understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Candidates should possess excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and monitor project activities effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building partnerships and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment, as well as a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Knowledge of the local context and cultural sensitivity is crucial for effective engagement with communities and local authorities.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in social sciences, international development, gender studies, or a related field is required. A master's degree in a relevant discipline would be an advantage. Candidates should have a solid academic background that provides a strong foundation for understanding gender issues and humanitarian response.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in project management, particularly in the areas of gender equality, humanitarian response, and women's empowerment. Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, or other international organizations in similar roles is highly desirable. Familiarity with the local context and previous experience in Mozambique or similar settings would be beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of Portuguese is highly desirable. Proficiency in local languages spoken in the project areas would be an asset, as it would facilitate communication with beneficiaries and local stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, and the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. The position is based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan and are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.