Programme Support Officer

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women

Volunteer Closes 17 May 2026 18 days left

Overview

Provide support to the programme team through effective coordination of activities, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s strategic priorities and operational procedures. Assist the coordination team in the Gender Theme Group by facilitating communication and collaboration with donors.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical and administrative support to strengthen programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assist the coordination team in the Gender Theme Group and the United Nations (UN ) Gender Theme Group by facilitating communication and collaboration among donors, UN agencies, and members of the groups.
  • Contribute to donor reporting by compiling, analysing, and presenting programme results, financial updates, and impact narratives in line with donor requirements and UN Women standards.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure accountability, transparency, and evidence-based reporting.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of programme activities, donor reports, and coordination outputs.
  • Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and consultations, ensuring effective follow-up and dissemination of outcomes.
  • Support the development and implementation of communication materials (briefs, updates, presentations) to enhance visibility of programme results and ensure consistent messaging across stakeholders.
Required Experience
  • Professional experience in programme coordination, project management, or development cooperation, preferably within the UN system or international organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience in donor reporting, including compiling, analysing, and presenting programme results and financial information.
  • Background in gender equality, women’s empowerment, or related thematic areas.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, coordination mechanisms, and facilitating multi-partner collaboration.
  • Skills in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and evidence-based reporting.
  • Good drafting, communication, and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Applicants must possess either a master’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Gender, International relations, development or any other related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
A volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three). The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements). UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). Re-settlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.
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