Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing womenโs rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member Statesโ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
Afghanistan is one of the worldโs most complex emergencies, and the worldโs largest humanitarian crisis. Afghan people are grappling with the impact of conflict, poverty, economic decline, and natural disasters. In this context, Afghan women and girls face unique vulnerabilities and require urgent support as gender inequality is interwoven with conflict dynamics and humanitarian needs. It is essential that Afghan women and girls can continue to shape the development of their country, and that their gains are protected. UN Women remains fully committed to supporting Afghan women and girls and to putting them at the center of the global response to the crisis in Afghanistan.
UN Women has been in Afghanistan for two decades. UN Womenโs programming approach is informed by analysis of the political, economic and humanitarian situation, risks to and capacities of partner organizations, and needs of Afghan women and girls. UN Women Afghanistan currently has four key programme priorities: (1) Gender in Humanitarian Action; (2) Ending Violence Against Women; (3) Womenโs Economic Empowerment; and (4) Women, Peace and Security.
To ensure effective coordination among various initiatives, the Project Coordinator Consultant will provide strategic oversight, facilitate collaboration between agencies, and ensure timely progress in implementing WPHF projects. Reporting to the GIHA Programme Manager and working closely with UN partner agencies and key implementing partners, the consultant will be based in the Kabul office and will travel to provinces as needed.
Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
The consultant will support and enhance coordination across all Afghanistan WPHF projects, ensuring efficient collaboration with partners and stakeholders, while integrating gender-responsive approaches into humanitarian response efforts.
Coordinate the CSO WPHF Project
Support the coordinator in the overall Programme/Portfolio work plan development and implementation. Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the donor and UN Women. support in partner management processes inline with partnership agreements and in close coordination with the Program Support and Management Unit (PMSU) Support Humanitarian Programme Manager to establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners. Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme process, activities, issues, risks, impacts and milestone achievements.Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on the CSO WPHF Project
Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds; conduct regular monitoring visits, as required; Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; Support Project Coordinators to monitor activities, impacts and results, identification of concerns, opportunities etc. and provide inputs from CSO WPHF programme activities and results to Country Office reporting. support in developing lessons learnt logs, risk matrix, monitoring plans and monitoring reports as well as additional monitoring processes which may be required.Manage people and finances of the thematic area programme
Support the coordinator in development and preparation of financial resources of the programme including budgeting and budget revisions, and expenditure tracking and reporting; Monitor the allocation and disbursement of funds to participating partners;Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies
Provide inputs to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies. Participate in coordination structures, donor meetings, and information events, as delegated.Advocate and facilitate knowledge building and management and communication
Document the programme implementation process and products; Contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally of the programme; Coordinate the organization of advocacy events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products. Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed. Contribute to the development of capacity development tools, including training materials and packages;Consultantโs Workplace and Official Travel
This is a full-time, in-person consultancy based in Kabul, with travel to provinces. The consultant is expected to work during working hours in Afghanistan (Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Kabul time)
Competencies :
Core Values:
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.Please visitย this linkย for more information on UN Womenโs Values and Competencies Framework:ย
Functional Competencies:
Coordination and Facilitation Skills โ Ability to bring together multiple stakeholders and ensure effective communication and collaboration. Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving โ Capacity to analyze complex humanitarian challenges and provide strategic solutions. Negotiation and Advocacy โ Ability to engage with partners, advocate for gender-responsive humanitarian action, and influence decision-making processes. Adaptability and Resilience โ Capability to work effectively in high-pressure environments, managing competing priorities and responding to evolving humanitarian needs.Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
Masterโs degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A project/programme management certification would be an added advantageExperience:
At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required. Experience working in humanitarian settings and understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanismsย is an asset. Experience working with UN agencies, humanitarian clusters, NGOs, and donor agencies is an asset. Proven ability to work in complex humanitarian contexts, with an understanding of Afghanistanโs humanitarian landscape is an asset.Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in one national language Dari or Pashto is required.Knowledge of one national language Dari or Pushto is an asset
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