Country Programme Coordinator
Organizational Context
UN Women's office in Chile operates within its Strategic Note, focusing on gender equality and women's empowerment. It provides technical assistance in areas like political participation, economic empowerment, and ending violence against women, integrating gender approaches into public policies and contributing to the UN System's work in the country.
Job Purpose
The Country Programme Coordinator, Chile, reporting to the Regional Director, leads the UN Women country office. This role is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of UN Women's interventions in Chile. The coordinator collaborates closely with regional and HQ staff, government officials, donors, and civil society to ensure successful programme delivery and advance gender equality and women's empowerment within the country.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include leading the Chile country programme, developing and monitoring annual work plans, and managing daily programme activities to ensure timely results. The role involves providing substantive technical support and capacity development to national partners on critical issues such as women's peace and security, economic empowerment, and ending violence against women. It also entails managing programme implementation through effective monitoring and reporting, including preparing progress and donor reports. Furthermore, the coordinator is responsible for managing people and financial resources, including budget oversight, staff supervision, and performance management. Inter-agency coordination, partnership building, resource mobilization, and knowledge management are also crucial aspects of this position.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development projects is required. Essential experience includes establishing partnerships, working on gender and women's human rights, leading and coaching staff, and computer/office software proficiency. Experience in resource mobilization, programme budget management, and UN system project management is desirable.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; Budget and finance management; Results-Based Management; Analytical reporting; Gender equality and women's empowerment knowledge; Country/regional knowledge; Fundraising strategy development.