[Remote] UN Women: Technical Specialist: Integrated Programming and Coordination, Home-Based, International Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UN Women is hiring a Technical Specialist to provide time-bound programme coordination and technical support to its Integrated Programming and Localization Unit in Afghanistan. The role focuses on partner agreement closure and onboarding, thematic coordination, programme quality assurance, monitoring and reporting, and resource mobilization support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate effective project management and programme implementation, including technical advice to Sub-Offices for appropriate and efficient partner management to ensure smooth workflow and processes for results-based management
• Manage the monitoring of project implementation, including coordination with Sub-Offices on all integrated programming initiatives to ensure adherence to implementation rates and utilization of resources to meet agreed upon targets and results
• Lead the design of the Localization Workflow
• Analyze and ensure alignment of project documents and budgets with the Integrated Programme Unit’s workplan and overall objectives
• Provide technical advice on project planning, implementation and management and ensure quality assurance at Sub-Office levels
• Supports the development of the Integrated Programming Strategy
• Facilitate effective information flow, communication and coordination across the unit and between Sub-Offices and other ACO units and pillars; and
• Provide technical support and advisory services to responsible parties and civil society partners on programme implementation, compliance, and quality standards
• Design and deliver targeted coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building support to partners in areas such as results-based management, reporting, service quality, safeguarding, and survivor-centered programming
• Support the design and rollout of calls for proposals, partner selection processes, partner onboarding, and implementation readiness
• Conduct performance assessment of the current Programme partners to inform partner prioritization and selection for 2027
• Advise on engagement with women-led organizations, women activists, shelters, and relevant coordination platforms, including the Afghan Shelter Network where relevant
• Lead the review of partner agreements due for closure and establish priorities, timelines and accountabilities for completing all 2026 outstanding actions
• Oversee the completion of narrative, financial, programmatic, compliance, asset, refund and documentation requirements for partner agreement closure
• Analyze closure bottlenecks and risks and recommend timely corrective or escalation measures
• Coordinate closure actions across programme, finance, operations, Sub-Offices and responsible partners and ensure that decisions and follow-up actions are properly documented
• Manage the programmatic onboarding of newly selected responsible partners and amendments, including orientation, risk review, workplan finalization, compliance readiness and implementation planning for Q4 2026 and Q1 2027
• Lead the planning and coordination of the 16 Days of Activism across programme teams, Sub-Offices and responsible partners, ensuring coherence, timely implementation and consolidated reporting
• Facilitate collaboration among UN Women teams, responsible partners and relevant stakeholders to strengthen coherence across thematic interventions
• Provide technical oversight and coordination for GBV and PSS interventions, including essential services, referral pathways, safeguarding and survivor-centred approaches
• Identify thematic implementation gaps, emerging risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate programmatic responses
• Represent the Integrated Programming and Localization Unit in relevant technical discussions and coordination mechanisms, including GBV, protection and mental health and psychosocial support forums, as delegated by the Programme Manager
• Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the Programme and contribute to their global dissemination
• Finalize lessons learned and communication products on ACO work in prisons, Drug Treatment and Male engagement efforts
• Monitor priority actions, results, risks, and delivery timelines and recommend timely corrective action where required
• Review and Finalise the EU Report and supporting documents
• Prepare and consolidate briefing notes, progress summaries, management updates, presentations, donor inputs, and other programme documentation
• Coordinate regular follow-up with programme teams, Sub-Offices, operations colleagues, and partners to resolve implementation issues and maintain a clear record of decisions and actions
• Document lessons learned, good practices, recurring gaps, and recommendations to support programme improvement and handover
• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies
• Lead coordination with Sub-Offices to support the development of a standard Integrated Programme Proposal to be adapted per various funding opportunities
• Analyze and research information on donors, finalize substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for resource mobilization and cost sharing
• Determine programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women, country needs and donors’ priorities and develop the relevant partnerships

Skills

• Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Health, Development, Public Administration, Gender is required
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and programme development, strategic planning, coordination support or change management is required
• Proven track record of drafting and advising on high-quality proposals, reports, strategic notes and related documents for senior officials is required
• International development experience preferably focused on or strongly involved in project management and gender equality at national, regional and/or international levels is required
• Technical knowledge of gender equality programming in EVAW, GIHA, Public Health and livelihoods is required
• Experience in an international organization is required
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web-based management systems is required
• Fluency in English is required
• A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
• Technical expertise in all aspects of project management including planning, financial management, budget management, risk management, communications and stakeholder engagement is desirable
• Experience in dealing with bilateral and multilateral funding sources is desirable
• Prior experience in the UN System is desirable
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable
• Knowledge of Dari or Pashto desirable

Benefits

• Primarily home-based work arrangement.

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