Project Manager

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 equality. 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 Myanmar REACH Office is specifically focused on implementing projects that address the needs of women and girls in crisis situations, particularly in the context of gender-based violence (GBV).

Job Overview:
The Project Manager will oversee the Women’s Resilience, Empowerment, Access, Capacities and Human Rights (Women’s R.E.A.C.H. Project) in Myanmar. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing the project interventions to ensure that the needs of GBV survivors and at-risk women are met through integrated livelihoods and GBV prevention strategies. The Project Manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including the project and operations team at the Country Office, the Regional Office, UN Women HQ, and other partners to ensure successful implementation of the project. The position requires a strong focus on achieving project outcomes, including increasing the resilience capacities of vulnerable women and enhancing community support for women’s socio-economic participation. The Project Manager will also be responsible for monitoring project activities, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with UN Women policies and donor requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the UN Women Women’s R.E.A.C.H Project by planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual workplan and individual partner workplans, ensuring effective resource use and compliance with policies.
• Design and manage women’s economic empowerment activities, exploring market contexts and linking women to decent work opportunities.
• Manage the project’s budget and financial resources, writing financial reports and supervising project staff.
• Build partnerships and support partner engagement, ensuring effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders.
• Develop knowledge management strategies for effective information sharing and communication of project impact.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project management certification such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP® is an added advantage. Candidates should have strong project management skills, knowledge of gender equality, and the ability to synthesize performance data for strategic decision-making.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, or international development is required. A first-level university degree may be accepted with additional qualifying experience. Project management certifications are preferred.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management at the national and/or international level is required. This includes experience in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting. Candidates should have experience in gender issues, women’s economic empowerment, and collaboration with local and international organizations. Supervisory experience is also required, along with familiarity with administrative systems and UN norms.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Myanmar language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term appointment, and candidates should be prepared for rigorous reference and background checks. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures.