EVAW Grant-Giving Programme Specialist

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Position Title: EVAW Grant-Giving Programme Specialist
Location: Bonn
Country: Germany
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Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization grounded in the vision of equality as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Established by UN General Assembly Resolution 50/166 in 1996, UN Women works towards the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men. The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is the first and only global UN funding mechanism dedicated exclusively to providing direct grants to civil society organizations working to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls. Since 2010, UN Women has administered the UN Trust Fund, which has funded over 700 initiatives in over 140 countries and territories, significantly contributing to global efforts to end violence against women and girls. The organization focuses on long-term grants to organizations that represent marginalized groups, ensuring that its investments are survivor-centered and aim for sustainable impacts.

Job Overview:
The EVAW Grant-Giving Programme Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief and will be responsible for strategic thinking around grant-giving and funding approaches, managing the UN Trust Fund’s overall Grant-making Programme, and supporting grant-making related knowledge and exchange. The role requires the development and implementation of a grant-giving strategy that aligns with the UN Trust Fund’s new Strategic Plan 2026-203

• The specialist will also contribute to the internal grant-making systematization and support the organization of major events, trainings, and workshops related to grant-giving and grants management. The position demands a strong understanding of the processes related to grant-making and the ability to provide analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">technical analysis and reporting on applications related to ending violence against women and girls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic thinking around grant-giving and funding approaches, including drafting and implementing a grant-giving strategy, developing programmatic capacity development tools, and contributing to internal grant-making systematization.
• Manage the end-to-end technical aspects of the UNTF-EVAW Grant-making Programme, including developing annual work plans, liaising with various stakeholders, and overseeing communications with applicants.
• Guide coordination with partners and stakeholders, providing technical guidance to potential grant applicants and facilitating communication across various stakeholders.
• Coordinate knowledge management and exchange related to the Grant-making Programme, including gathering information for reporting, contributing to knowledge products, and preparing periodic reports.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization, managing up to 60 affiliate personnel each year.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences, or related areas. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Candidates must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing complex and multi-component ending violence against women programme interventions, experience in coordinating and administering grant-making programmes, and experience with databases and data management. Experience working with civil society organizations, particularly women’s rights organizations, is desirable, as is previous experience in the UN system or with other feminist funds.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, or social sciences. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component ending violence against women programme interventions is required. Experience in coordinating, implementing, and administering grant-making programmes and projects is also required, along with project management experience, preferably in grants management. Familiarity with databases and data management is essential, and experience working with civil society organizations, particularly women’s rights organizations, is desirable. Previous experience in the UN system or with feminist funds is also a plus.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable, as it would enhance communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve managing a significant number of affiliate personnel each year. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.