Overview
The Project Associate- SGBV will provide technical inputs and support project implementation and management for a project addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Sri Lanka. The role focuses on strengthening coordination among key stakeholders and accelerating project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality technical inputs on access to justice and SGBV.
- Support the development of Terms of Reference (TORs), agendas, work plans, and project budgets.
- Review project documentation, including partner reports, assessments and briefing notes.
- Assist with day-to-day project management, including coordination with external consultants and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders mainly in the justice sector and assist organizing meetings, workshops, and technical trainings.
- Contribute to monitoring project implementation and tracking progress against expected outputs.
- Collaborate with relevant UNDP technical and communications teams to develop advocacy messages, strategies, and communications materials.
- Support efficient planning, expenditure tracking, and auditing of financial resources.
- Perform any other duties required by the Project Manager.
Required Experience
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Being an Attorney-at-Law is required.
- Demonstrate experience in supporting the implementation of development projects and programmes, providing high‑quality technical inputs and coordinating effectively with multiple stakeholders, including government counterparts and CSOs.
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and the internet.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
- Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team, and flexible and open to learning and new experiences.
- Prior experience and understanding of the challenges in accessing justice by women in Sri Lanka, especially with a focus on challenges faced by women and child victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, will be an asset.
- Prior experience with UNDP/UN system or other development actor would be an advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Human Rights or Governance.
- A master's degree in law/ gender/development studies will be an asset.
