UNDP
UNDP is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Officer position in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Job Description
- Organization: UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
- Job Title: Project Officer (Technical Expert) – Violence Against Women & Children
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Location: Addis Ababa
- Grade: Consultancy – National Consultant – Locally recruited Contractors Agreement
- Occupational Groups:
- Legal – Broad
- Legal – International Law
- Political Affairs
- Project and Programme Management
- Peace and Development
- Closing Date: 2024-06-10
About the Role
UN Women is seeking a Project Officer (Technical Expert) to be seconded to the Ministry of Justice in Addis Ababa. In this role, you will provide technical guidance and support for the implementation of Ethiopia’s 5-year National Strategy on Prevention and Response to Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). You will also coordinate activities under a project addressing conflict-related sexual violence in Amhara, Afar and Tigray regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the National Coordinating Body in rolling out the VAWC strategy
- Engage member institutions to support strategy implementation
- Assist the 6 thematic working groups under the National Coordinating Body
- Support organization of meetings, prepare reports and annual workplans
- Liaise with regional governments to ensure understanding and implementation of the strategy
- Support establishment/strengthening of regional coordination mechanisms on VAWC
- Identify capacity needs and develop training initiatives for stakeholders
- Contribute to resource mobilization strategies for the strategy rollout
- Monitor and report on program activities using results-based management tools
- Coordinate the federal steering committee and regional technical working groups for the conflict-related sexual violence project
- Conduct field visits to monitor activities in various regions
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Law, Human Rights, Gender Studies, International Development or related fields
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in development programs, project management, coordination, monitoring & evaluation
- Proven experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment and violence against women/girls
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
- Fluency in English and Amharic required
- Willingness to travel frequently to regional areas
We offer a competitive compensation package for this nationally-recruited consultancy role.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/P11, and any relevant work samples by June 10, 2024.
UN Women is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Qualified applicants will receive full and fair consideration.
