EVAWG Country Coordinator

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Position Title: EVAWG Country Coordinator
Location: Nuku‘alofa
Country: Tonga
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Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It operates globally, with a focus on eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between genders. The organization collaborates with various UN agencies and operates in fourteen countries across the Pacific region, including Tonga, under its Pacific Multi-Country Office based in Suva, Fiji. UN Women aims to address critical issues such as women's political empowerment, economic empowerment, and ending violence against women, with a strong emphasis on humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction.

Job Overview:
The EVAWG Country Coordinator will play a pivotal role in coordinating efforts to end violence against women and girls in Tonga. This position requires proactive engagement with local, national, and regional stakeholders, including women leaders, civil society organizations, and UN entities. The coordinator will oversee the implementation of the UN Women EVAWG programme, ensuring that activities are executed in a timely manner and that there is full ownership from government and civil society partners. The role involves planning, coordination, capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation of the programme, with a focus on creating a collaborative environment among all stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The EVAWG Country Coordinator will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the UN Women EVAWG Programme in Tonga. Key responsibilities include maintaining working-level coordination with government and civil society partners, ensuring transparent communication, organizing partner meetings, supporting the preparation of work plans and budgets, facilitating primary prevention and service delivery, managing financial resources, and providing technical assistance and training. The coordinator will also oversee monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and disseminating knowledge on VAWG prevention efforts. Additionally, the role involves building strategic partnerships and mobilizing resources to achieve programme outcomes.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in a development-related discipline, such as gender issues, public policy, or social work. A Bachelor’s Degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification is an added advantage. Strong knowledge of violence against women and gender empowerment issues is essential, along with excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills. Candidates should be resourceful, organized, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Educational Background:
A Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is highly required. A first-level University Degree (Bachelors’ Degree) may be accepted with additional qualifying experience. A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be beneficial.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex programme interventions is required. Candidates should have experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes, preferably related to gender equality and violence against women. Previous experience in the UN system is an asset, along with proficiency in office software and web-based management systems.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory. Knowledge of the local language(s) of Tonga is considered an asset, enhancing communication and engagement with local stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves significant interaction with various stakeholders, including government institutions and civil society organizations. The role requires a strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women, aligning with UN Women’s values and competencies. The selected candidate will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. All applications must include the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) as an attachment.