Technical Specialist: Integrated Programming and Coordination
Organizational Context
UN Women Afghanistan Country Office operates in a challenging and dynamic context, focusing on gender equality and women's empowerment. The office prioritizes integrated programming, women's movement building, policy research, economic resilience, and coordination for humanitarian response. The Integrated Services portfolio is crucial for supporting women and girls through EVAW programming, essential protection services, and humanitarian aid, with a strong emphasis on civil society coordination and partner oversight.
Job Purpose
This consultancy provides essential short-term coordination and technical support to UN Women Afghanistan's Integrated Programming and Localization Unit for six months. The role is critical for maintaining business continuity amidst organizational changes and funding reductions. The primary objective is to ensure timely, compliant, and results-focused delivery by prioritizing partner agreement closure, onboarding new partners, coordinating key thematic initiatives like the 16 Days of Activism, providing technical follow-up on GBV and PSS, and conducting programme quality assessments. The consultant will contribute to smooth operations and strategic program management.
Responsibilities
The Technical Specialist will provide advisory support and technical guidance for the Integrated Programme Unit, leading project management, monitoring implementation, and ensuring alignment with workplans. Responsibilities include managing partner capacity development through coaching and mentoring, supporting partner onboarding and performance assessments, and advising on engagement with women-led organizations. A key focus is coordinating partner agreement closure, overseeing documentation, analyzing bottlenecks, and managing the onboarding of new partners. The role also involves coordinating thematic priorities such as the 16 Days of Activism, providing technical oversight for GBV and PSS interventions, and representing the unit in relevant forums. Additionally, the specialist will manage knowledge-building efforts, strengthen monitoring and reporting, and support partnership development and resource mobilization strategies.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project/programme development, strategic planning, and coordination support is required. Proven experience in drafting high-quality proposals and reports, international development experience with a focus on gender equality, and technical knowledge of EVAW/GIHA/Public Health/livelihoods programming are essential. Experience in an international organization and proficiency with computer/office software are also required. Experience with ERP systems, comprehensive project management expertise, and prior UN system experience are desirable.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; Operational planning and budgeting; Analytical reporting; Results-Based Management; UN programme management systems; Project management (planning, financial, budget, risk, communications, stakeholder engagement); Partnership development; Resource mobilization.