Programme Associate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) (Local post for Nationals of Armania))
Organizational Context
UN Women Armenia is dedicated to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment, focusing on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Supported by Sida and Denmark, the office implements Armenia's WPS National Action Plan, promoting women's participation in peace processes, strengthening institutions, and enhancing economic empowerment for conflict-affected women. The Programme Associate supports the effective management and implementation of the WPS portfolio.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate plays a crucial role in the effective management and implementation of UN Women's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) portfolio in Armenia. Reporting to the WPS Programme Analyst, the incumbent provides substantive technical support for programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. This position is vital for ensuring quality programme delivery in compliance with UN Women policies and procedures, contributing to inclusive and gender-responsive peacebuilding and sustainable peace in Armenia. The role also involves operational oversight by the Operations Manager, focusing on monitoring results and identifying areas for improvement.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate provides essential administrative and logistical support for programme formulation and management, including preparing work plans, budgets, and proposals, and guiding executing agencies on delivery and reporting. They manage financial aspects of the Programme Unit, creating projects in the Quantum system, monitoring budgets, processing payments, and ensuring financial close of projects. The role involves coordinating all logistical, administrative, and financial arrangements for meetings, workshops, and missions, as well as making travel arrangements for the Programme Team. Additionally, the Associate supports resource mobilization by preparing agreements and processing donor information, and facilitates knowledge building by synthesizing lessons learned and organizing training. Support is also provided for assessing security situations and managing day-to-day security-related matters.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, HR, or logistic support services is required (4 years with a Bachelor's degree). Experience with computer software packages (MS Word, Excel) is mandatory. Knowledge of UN Women/UNDP procurement and financial rules is advantageous. Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment, and in using ERP systems like Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Skills
Programme management, administrative and transactional execution, information creation and presentation, data and document management, financial and budgeting skills, IT proficiency.