Programme Associate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) (Local post for Nationals of Armania))new

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. 

UN Women has been providing continued support to partners in Armenia to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Under its 2026–2027 biennial workplan and in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026–2030 for Armenia, UN Women supports the Government of Armenia in developing and implementing National Action Plans on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions, while contributing to the achievement of nationalized SDG 5 and SDG 16 targets.

With funding support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and the Government of Denmark, UN Women promotes women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace, security and recovery processes. Through technical assistance, capacity development and multi-stakeholder partnerships, UN Women supports the implementation and localization of Armenia’s third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security; strengthens the capacities of state institutions and civil society organizations; promotes women’s leadership and participation in decision-making; and enhances the resilience and economic empowerment of conflict-affected women. These efforts contribute to inclusive and gender-responsive peacebuilding, governance and sustainable peace in Armenia, while supporting the country in meeting its international, regional and national commitments on Women, Peace and Security.

Reporting to the Women Peace and Security Programme Analyst based in Yerevan, Armenia, under the overall guidance of the Programme Specialist in Armenia, the Programme Associate contributes to the effective management and implementation of UN Women’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) portfolio in Armenia by providing substantive technical support to programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The incumbent will receive operational oversight also by Operations Manager in providing high-level technical guidance, ensuring quality programme delivery in compliance with UN Women policies and procedures, and monitors results to strengthen programme performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Scope of Work:

1. Provide administrative and logistical support to the formulation and management of programmes:

• Provide administrative support in the preparation of programme work plans, budgets, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements; 
• Provide technical guidance to the office and executing agencies on routine delivery and reporting of programme supported activities and finances; 
• Prepare information for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations.   

2. Provide administrative support to the financial management of the Programme Unit:

• Create projects in Quantum system, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds and the operational and financial close of a project; 
• Provide administrative support in monitoring budget preparation and the finances of programmes/projects; including the finalization of FACE forms; 
• Review financial reports; prepare non-PO vouchers for development projects; 
• Process payment for consultants; 
• Maintain internal expenditures control system; 
• Create requisitions in Quantum system for development projects; register good receipts in Quantum system; and
• Assist in the preparation and follow up of cost-recovery bills in Quantum system. 

3. Provide administrative support to the Programme Unit:

• Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for organization for meetings, workshops, events, and missions; 
• Make travel arrangements for the Programme Team, including travel requisitions and claims;   
• Prepare public information materials and briefing packets;   
• Assemble briefing materials and prepare powerpoint and other presentations.

4. Provide administrative support to Resource Mobilization:

• Prepare cost-sharing and other agreements; follow up on contributions within the office resource mobilization efforts; and
• Organize, compile and process information from donors, office, and programme team, as inputs to various databases and documents. 

5. Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing:

• Provide administrative support synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices related to programme management and finance; and
• Provide administrative support to the organization of training for the office personnel and partners on programme and operations related issues.

6. Provide support and guidance to assessing the security situation in the host country

• Manage day-to-day security-related matters 
• Assist the UNSMS organization representative in monitoring the implementation of security policies, practices and procedures. 
• Submit up-to-date lists of UN Women in Armenia personnel and eligible family members, and all mandatory reports, to the P/C/SA in a timely manner. 
• Immediately report all security-related incidents involving UN Women in Armenia’s personnel and eligible family members to P/C/SA.

7. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies:

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of programme management 
• Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions 
• Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats
• Ability to manage data, documents, correspondence and reports information and workflow 
• Strong financial and budgeting skills
• Strong IT skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Completion of secondary education is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 7 years (or 4 years in case of Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, HR, or logistic support service is required. 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required. 
• Knowledge of UN Women/UNDP procurement and financial rules and regulation is an additional advantage. 
• Work experience in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment is desirable. 
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Armenian languages is required. 
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Statements:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

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Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.