Programme Consultant Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Posting Date05/08/2026 Trending

Organizational Context

UN Women's Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA supports gender equality and women's empowerment in Africa. It engages with the AU, UNECA, and Member States, providing technical support for GEWE commitments. The office also leads the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI), a partnership aimed at equipping young girls with ICT skills across eleven African countries.

Job Purpose

This Programme Consultant role supports the UN Women Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, focusing on the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI). The purpose is to provide essential programmatic, operational, and administrative support to ensure the effective implementation and coordination of the AGCCI program and other initiatives. The role contributes to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in Africa by facilitating the development and execution of work plans, coordinating with key partners, and supporting advocacy and outreach efforts. The consultant will play a key role in monitoring progress, managing finances, and ensuring timely reporting to stakeholders and donors, thereby contributing to the overall success of UN Women's mandate in the region.

Responsibilities

The Programme Consultant will lead the development and implementation of annual work plans for the AGCCI program, ensuring alignment with donor agreements and strategic priorities. Responsibilities include coordinating overall program delivery, liaising with key partners such as the African Union Commission, Member States, and the International Telecommunication Union, and providing technical support to implementing countries. The role involves leading advocacy and outreach initiatives, coordinating donor meetings, and strengthening partnerships with regional and country-level stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant will oversee program monitoring, ensure timely reporting, manage budgeting and financial planning, and provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, events, and missions. Contributions to resource mobilization strategies and proposal development are also key aspects of this role.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of work experience is required, with a demonstrated interest in the administrative and operational management of projects and programs related to Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE), human rights, advocacy, coordination, and partnerships. Proficiency in MS Office applications and database management is essential. Experience in a multicultural environment and strong interpersonal skills are also necessary.

Skills

Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Results-Based Management; Data gathering and interpretation; Analytical skills; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Project/programme management.

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