Programme Associate - NPSA 6
Organizational Context
UN Women in the United Republic of Tanzania collaborates with government, UN agencies, and civil society to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. This role supports a project focused on ending violence against women and girls and advancing women's leadership, implemented in partnership with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and funded by the EU. The Program Associate provides crucial operational, administrative, and programmatic support to the Zanzibar Office.
Job Purpose
The Program Associate provides essential operational, administrative, and programmatic support to the UN Women Zanzibar Office, contributing to the effective development and implementation of programs aligned with UN Women's mandate and rules. This role is critical for ensuring the smooth execution of projects aimed at ending violence against women and girls and promoting women's leadership in Zanzibar. The associate will assist in program formulation, financial management, partner agreement processing, and logistical coordination for program activities, ensuring compliance and efficient delivery of results.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support for program formulation and management, including preparing work plans, budgets, and proposals. Offer guidance to implementing partners on program delivery and financial reporting, and support the preparation, review, and closure of partner agreements. Assist in preparing for audits and implementing recommendations. Compile program data for reporting and website updates. Support financial management by creating projects in the Quantum system, preparing budget revisions, and monitoring expenditures. Process payments for consultants and service providers. Undertake logistical, administrative, and financial arrangements for meetings, workshops, and events. Make travel arrangements for staff and participants. Maintain program and financial records and update stakeholder databases. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing by supporting the synthesis of lessons learned and best practices.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in administration, program management/support, or finance is required. Proficiency in computer software and experience supporting a team are essential. Experience with ERP systems (like Oracle Cloud/Quantum), UN system operations, HACT procedures, and gender equality programming is desirable.
Skills
Program Management, Financial Management, Administrative Support, Logistical Coordination, Data Management, Reporting, Partnership Management, Knowledge Management, ERP Systems, Office Software Proficiency.