UN Women Country Programme Coordinator NOC FTA

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as 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 in the field of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, with offices in various countries, including a significant presence in Chile, where it implements programs aimed at eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.

Job Overview:
The Country Programme Coordinator for UN Women in Chile is responsible for leading the country office in planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions. This role involves close collaboration with the regional office, UN Women HQ staff, government officials, donors, and civil society to ensure successful program implementation. The coordinator will develop and monitor the annual workplan and individual program workplans, manage day-to-day program activities, and ensure compliance with UN Women policies and donor requirements. The position also entails providing technical support to national partners, managing program/project activities, overseeing financial resources, and building partnerships for resource mobilization. The coordinator will play a crucial role in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in Chile through effective program management and strategic collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Chile country programme by developing, implementing, and monitoring the country programme annual workplan and individual programme workplans, including budget and results framework. Manage the delivery of day-to-day programme activities to ensure prompt and adequate delivery of results, ensuring effective use of resources and compliance with UN Women rules and donor requirements. Prepare for programme audits and implement recommendations.
• Provide substantive technical support to national partners in areas such as women, peace and security, economic empowerment, and ending violence against women. Build relationships with national partners and manage capacity building initiatives.
• Establish an effective monitoring system for programme results, prepare progress reports, and attend field missions for monitoring.
• Manage the programme budget and office operations, write financial reports, supervise programme staff, and oversee recruitment processes.
• Participate in country-level assessments and provide guidance to the UN Country Team in advancing gender equality.
• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies, analyze donor opportunities, and prepare briefs on cooperation areas.
• Develop knowledge management strategies, synthesize best practices, and provide updates for advocacy campaigns.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and 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/programme management certification such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP® is an added advantage. Candidates should have strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, as well as budget and finance skills. Knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment is essential, along with the ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, or international development. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted. A project/programme management certification is also desirable.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects. Experience in establishing partnerships between international organizations and national governments, as well as in the field of gender and human rights of women, is required. Experience in leading and coaching staff, resource mobilization, and programme budget management is desirable. Familiarity with project and programme management systems within the UN system is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish and a working knowledge of English are required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian, is considered desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term appointment (FTA) and may involve responsibilities that require a full-time commitment. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are made 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 undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.