Programme Consultant, Home-Based Or Geneva, Switzerland, SSA Home Based And 1 More Posting Date06/29/2026

Organizational Context

UN Women hosts the Secretariat of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), a global partnership supporting women-led organizations in peacebuilding and humanitarian action. The Rapid Response Window (RRW) specifically supports women's participation in peace processes globally. This Programme Consultant role supports the RRW's implementation, coordination, monitoring, and strategic development, aiming to advance women's meaningful participation and leadership in peace processes worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Programme Consultant will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and strategic development of the Rapid Response Window (RRW) portfolio within the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF). This role is crucial for advancing women's meaningful participation and leadership in peace processes globally. The consultant will review applications, provide technical support to partners, coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials, and contribute to strategic planning and reporting. The position aims to ensure women's voices, priorities, and expertise are effectively integrated into peace and political processes, addressing the growing demand and persistent barriers to their engagement.

Responsibilities

The Programme Consultant will be responsible for reviewing and assessing RRW applications and proposals, providing technical support to selected applicants, and preparing documentation for decision-making. This includes reviewing narrative reports from partners, providing feedback on programme quality, and assisting in the onboarding of new partners. The role involves organizing coordination calls, collecting project documentation, and updating relevant databases. Additionally, the consultant will prepare thematic briefing notes, donor briefs, and programme summaries. Key responsibilities also include coordinating participation in strategic events like Peacebuilding Week and the WPHF Global Women Forum, preparing advocacy materials, and documenting follow-up actions. The consultant will also support the revision of the RRW Programme Document, contribute to the development of the 2027 workplan, and assist in preparing the RRW Annual Report, culminating in an end-of-consultancy summary report.

Work Experience

Requires at least two years of progressive work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building. Experience in Women, Peace and Security, and supporting grassroots/women-led civil society organizations is essential. Experience coordinating multi-country or global projects and with multi-donor trust funds is considered an asset.

Skills

Good analytical skills; Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills; Results-Based Management knowledge; Ability to gather and interpret data; Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats; Ability to deliver in a timely manner.

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