WEE Programme Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment. It merges the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system focused on gender issues. UN Women operates globally, advocating for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, promoting women's empowerment, and striving for equality between genders in various sectors including development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and competence, regardless of race, gender, or other characteristics.

Job Overview:
The WEE Programme Specialist will report to the Deputy Representative/Head of Programmes and will lead the planning, implementation, and management of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) interventions in Ukraine. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders including government officials, civil society, and UN Women HQ staff to ensure effective program implementation. The specialist will be responsible for designing and developing program strategies, managing the technical implementation of the WEE program, and ensuring alignment with UN Women’s Strategic Plan and the country’s strategic priorities. The position requires a strong focus on advancing women's economic empowerment, addressing gendered barriers in traditionally male-dominated sectors, and promoting women's access to labor markets and entrepreneurship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop program strategies in Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE), including drafting proposals and policy documents.
• Manage the implementation of the WEE program, including finalizing work plans and budgets, overseeing technical implementation, and ensuring synergies with other teams.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project partners, identifying their needs and coordinating training initiatives.
• Monitor and report on program implementation, writing quarterly and donor reports focusing on results and outcomes.
• Manage financial resources, including drafting financial reports and supervising program analysts.
• Build partnerships and develop resource mobilization strategies, analyzing donor opportunities and preparing briefs.
• Contribute to inter-agency coordination on WEE, ensuring alignment with other partners' efforts.
• Manage advocacy and communication efforts, developing strategies and representing UN Women in relevant meetings.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in fields such as economics, finance, social sciences, human rights, gender studies, or international development. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. A project/programme management certification is considered an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, as well as knowledge of Results Based Management and women’s economic empowerment.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields is required. A first-level university degree may be accepted with additional qualifying experience. A project/programme management certification would be beneficial.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects is required. Technical experience in women’s economic empowerment is essential. Familiarity with office software and web-based management systems is necessary, along with experience in liaising with government agencies and donors. Experience within the UN system and with modern web-based ERP systems is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position involves leading a team of 4-6 personnel, including program analysts. 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, including discrimination and harassment. Background checks will be conducted for selected candidates, and applicants must ensure all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification.