Project Field Coordinator (WPS)
Descrição da Vaga
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. As a global champion for women’s rights, UN Women works with governments and civil society to advance laws, policies, programmes, and services that eliminate discrimination and ensure women and girls fully benefit from development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.
In Mozambique, UN Women focuses on women’s economic empowerment, participation and governance, and combating violence against women. A strong priority is placed on girls and young women’s economic empowerment, including strengthening access to high-profit initiatives and labour market opportunities at district and provincial levels.
The Project Field Coordinator (National UN Volunteer – Specialist) provides time-bound technical coordination and programme implementation support to UN Women Mozambique, based in Nampula. The role supports provincial-level delivery, coordination with partners, monitoring, and knowledge management, and does not replace representational functions reserved for UN Women staff.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Coordination & Implementation
- Support implementation of the WPS project in Sofala and Manica provinces.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for programme work plans, budgets, and proposals.
- Monitor project implementation and report on progress and results.
- Identify and integrate practical measures to operationalize the National Peace and Transition Programme (NPTP) gender equality strategy.
2. Gender Mainstreaming & Capacity Building
- Lead training and capacity-building sessions on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
- Support gender mainstreaming across humanitarian and recovery interventions.
- Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to ensure inclusive planning and implementation.
3. Financial & Administrative Management
- Support project financial management, including budget monitoring, revisions, reporting, and ERP (Quantum) processes.
- Assist in audit processes and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, missions, and events.
4. Partnerships, Coordination & Advocacy
- Coordinate relationships with government institutions, civil society, women’s networks, and UN agencies.
- Participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms, including Gender in Humanitarian Action working groups.
- Lead provincial-level advocacy and awareness campaigns (e.g., International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Activism).
5. Knowledge Management & Reporting
- Contribute to project evaluations and monitoring processes.
- Draft reports, briefing materials, presentations, and visibility products.
- Strengthen documentation and knowledge-sharing on WPS implementation.
Profile Required
Experience
Minimum 3 years relevant experience, including:
- Programme management or administrative support
- Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE)
- Experience in Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE), or Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) is an asset
- Experience coordinating diverse stakeholders and partnerships
- Experience using web-based ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/Quantum) is desirable
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Rights, International Relations, International Development, Political Science, Gender/Women’s Studies, or related field.
Project/programme management certification is an advantage.
Languages
- Portuguese (fluent)
- English (working knowledge)
Core Competencies
Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability; Gender awareness; Stakeholder engagement; Inclusive collaboration; Creative problem-solving.
