Europe and Central Asia Regional Programme Manager

2 weeks ago


Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey UN Women Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced programme manager to lead our regional programme in Europe and Central Asia. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of managing complex programmes, building partnerships, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Programme Management
    • Oversee the implementation of our regional programme, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and monitoring of programme activities.
    • Budget management: manage the programme budget, ensure financial transparency and accountability.
    • Partnership development: establish and maintain relationships with country and regional actors, development partners, and civil society organisations.
  • Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
    • Provide technical assistance to grantees, ensuring alignment with UN Trust Fund priorities and regional relevance.
    • Capacity enhancement: build the capacity of grantee partners through training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Develop and implement effective M&E systems to monitor programme performance, identify areas for improvement, and measure impact.
Requirements
  • Education
    • Masters degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, Gender Studies, or related field.
  • Experience
    • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, including programme design, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building in the area of ending violence against women.
  • Skills and Qualifications
    • Familiarity with the socio-political context and EVAW landscape in the Europe and Central Asia region.
    • Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
    • Ability to work effectively and independently in a decentralized structure, managing relationships across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Language Requirements
    • Fluency in English is required.
    • Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $73,000 - $93,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, and paid time off.

UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women. Selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and undergo rigorous reference and background checks.



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