Job Opportunity for Consultant – Project Coordinator at UN Women in Bhopal, India

**Job Description: Consultant – Project Coordinator – Empowering Women in STEM (WeSTEM)**  

**Location:** Bhopal, India  

**Experience Required:**  

– Minimum Master’s degree in science, social sciences, development studies, or a related field with at least 3 years of progressive experience in the area of STEM and/or working with government agencies.  

– Alternatively, 5 years of relevant experience can substitute for the Master’s degree.  

– Experience in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, coordination, and capacity building is essential.  

**About UN Women:**  

UN Women is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower them, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.  

**Job Description:**  

UN Women is seeking a Consultant – Project Coordinator for the Empowering Women in STEM (WeSTEM) project in Madhya Pradesh, India. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the WeEmpower India project, focusing on advancing women’s skills and encouraging their participation in STEM education and careers.  

**Key Responsibilities:**  

– Provide technical support to implementing partners for project activities.  

– Coordinate with government departments, ITIs, HEIs, and polytechnics to ensure successful project implementation.  

– Mobilize companies for job fairs, internships, and apprenticeships for women in STEM fields.  

– Monitor and evaluate project progress, ensuring alignment with indicators and reporting requirements.  

– Develop monitoring frameworks, conduct capacity-building trainings, and facilitate exposure visits.  

– Support the creation of knowledge products, case studies, and reports to advocate gender equality in STEM.  

**Deliverables:**  

– Workplan development and implementation with government departments.  

– Technical inputs for gender mainstreaming in STEM education and employment.  

– Monthly progress reports and quarterly updates on project status.  

– Mobilization of private companies for job fairs and internships.  

– Capacity-building trainings for ITI staff and gender awareness programs.  

– Development of knowledge products, including case studies and evaluation reports.  

**Competencies:**  

– Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity.  

– Functional Competencies: Programme management, monitoring and evaluation, communication, and collaboration.  

– Knowledge of STEM subjects and experience working with government agencies is an asset.  

This position requires fluency in English and working knowledge of Hindi. The successful candidate will contribute to UN Women’s mission of empowering women and promoting gender equality in India.