Regional Programme Coordinator and Thailand Programme Manager
Organizational Context
UN Women's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific seeks a Regional Programme Coordinator for the WE RISE Together (WRT) Programme. This role will lead programme implementation across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam, with strategic oversight for the Thailand Programme. The WRT Programme, funded by the Australian Government, aims to advance Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP) and enhance economic opportunities for women and marginalized groups in the Mekong Subregion.
Job Purpose
The Regional Programme Coordinator will lead the implementation of the WE RISE Together (WRT) Programme across the Mekong Subregion, focusing on advancing Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP) and enhancing economic opportunities for women and marginalized groups. This role involves providing strategic oversight for the Thailand Programme, coordinating activities among participating countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam), and ensuring effective programme delivery aligned with UN Women's Strategic Plan and the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP) objectives. The position contributes to strengthening national policies, increasing market access for women-owned businesses, and fostering gender equality, disability, and social inclusion across the region.
Responsibilities
Lead the regional coordination and country-level implementation of the WE RISE Together (WRT) project, managing programme activities, budgets, and ensuring alignment with Results-based Management (RBM) principles. Provide strategic technical guidance and oversight for the Thailand Programme, including policy analysis, partner engagement, and work plan development. Coordinate cross-country results, monitor progress, and lead reporting to donors and UN Women, ensuring timely submission of narrative and financial reports. Oversee partnerships, advocacy, and outreach efforts, developing strategies and managing engagement with stakeholders, UN agencies, government institutions, and the private sector. Support the development of technical materials, provide capacity building, and lead knowledge management and exchange initiatives related to Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP) and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). Supervise the WRT Programme Associate.
Work Experience
Requires at least 5 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes. Experience in women's economic empowerment, inclusive and gender-responsive procurement, and SME development is essential. Experience promoting gender equality, social development, and GEDSI implementation is desirable. Previous experience in the UN system, with governments, or inter-governmental bodies, and in applying RBM principles is advantageous. Experience with the private sector, Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), and resource mobilization is a plus.
Skills
Programme Coordination and Management, Results-Based Management (RBM), Budget Management, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development, Advocacy, Monitoring and Reporting, Knowledge Management, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP).