ONU Mujeres: Asociado/A De Programa Para El Área De Participación Política N-PPSA 6, Guatemala Guatemala Posting Date07/29/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. The Leadership and Political Participation unit in Guatemala focuses on promoting women's full political rights, strengthening their leadership, participation, and advocacy in decision-making spaces. This role supports the implementation of projects and initiatives aligned with the UN Women Strategic Plan, contributing to inclusive democracy and effective, safe, and equal participation of women, particularly indigenous women and youth.

Job Purpose

The Programme Associate for Political Participation plays a crucial role in supporting the effective implementation of UN Women Guatemala's projects and initiatives within the Governance and Political Participation area. This position ensures programmatic and operational support, contributing to the achievement of institutional results related to strengthening women's participation, leadership, and advocacy in governance, peacebuilding, and decision-making processes. The role involves close collaboration with the Programme Coordinator and other team members to ensure synergy between initiatives and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives and annual plans.

Responsibilities

The Programme Associate provides essential administrative and programmatic support for program formulation and management. This includes assisting in the development of work plans, budgets, and proposals, and providing guidance to implementing partners on reporting. The role involves managing financial aspects such as creating projects in the system, reviewing budgets, and processing payments. Logistical support for meetings, workshops, and events, as well as travel arrangements for the Programme Team, are key duties. Additionally, the associate supports resource mobilization efforts by processing contributions and maintaining databases. Facilitating knowledge management through systematizing lessons learned and organizing training activities is also part of the responsibilities.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in administrative and operational management of programmes and projects is required. At least 1 year of experience specifically related to human rights and/or political participation is also mandatory. Experience in international cooperation or within the United Nations system is desirable. Proficiency in computer use and office software is necessary, with experience in web-based management systems being beneficial.

Skills

Programme Management, Administrative and Transactional Processes, Information Creation and Presentation, Data and Document Management, Financial and Budgetary Skills, IT Proficiency.

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