Job Opportunity for Programme Specialist (SB5) – Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) at UN Women in New Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Programme Specialist (SB5) – Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW)

**Organization:** UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women)

**Job Location:** New Delhi, India

**About UN Women:** UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.  Grounded in the UN Charter’s vision of equality, UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.  The India Country Office, based in New Delhi, focuses on accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment through strategic partnerships, technical and policy advisory services, and advocacy.  It also leads and coordinates the UN system’s work on gender equality, ensuring accountability for results.

**Job Description:**

Under the guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women’s interventions within the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) portfolio.  This includes:

* **Programme Development and Implementation:** Conducting thorough analysis of the political, social, and economic context of GBV; designing and formulating programme initiatives; providing technical expertise for effective programme design, development, and implementation; ensuring the application of results-based management (RBM) tools; and leading programme development and implementation according to RBM requirements.

* **Monitoring and Evaluation:**  Ensuring technical soundness and feasibility of ongoing programmes/projects; monitoring achievement of results; overseeing the application of monitoring systems to track progress; and preparing high-quality technical reports.

* **Team Management and Coordination:** Supervising programme staff, project staff, experts, and consultants; coordinating activities; and ensuring timely report submission.  Conducting field visits for supervision and monitoring.

* **Resource Mobilization and Partnerships:** Implementing resource mobilization strategies; creating and coordinating partnerships with UN agencies, government institutions, donors, the private sector, civil society, and academia; identifying opportunities for cooperation and cost-sharing; and following up on fundraising activities.

* **Advocacy and Knowledge Management:** Supporting the establishment of advocacy networks; implementing advocacy activities and campaigns; identifying and synthesizing best practices; contributing to knowledge networks; developing training modules and knowledge products; and overseeing research on EVAW in India.  Leading the 16 Days of Activism and ongoing EVAW campaigns.

**Experience Required:**

* Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing GBV programmes.

* Experience in policy analysis and strategic planning.

* Experience working with and building partnerships with governments, donors, and civil society organizations.

* Strong experience in the GBV and EVAW sector.

* Experience leading and coaching staff.

* Experience working in the UN is desirable.

* Proficiency in computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems.

**Education:**

Master’s degree in International Development, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Applied Anthropology, or a related social science field.

**Language Requirements:**

Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Working knowledge of other Indian languages is an asset.

**Contract Duration:** One year (renewable subject to availability of funds)