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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.

In Cambodia, UN Women's work is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2028, the Regional Strategic Note, and the Corporate Strategic Plan (2026-2029), These frameworks shape UN Women Cambodia's key priorities in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE). UN Women Cambodia has worked closely with women machinery and relevant line ministries to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and advance Women Peace Security Agenda (WPS). This connects to the Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) programme which UN Women has supported the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) via the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA) in developing and implementing of the National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women (NAPVAW), particularly focusing on vulnerable groups such as women migrant workers.

UN Women Cambodia has been a key advocate for gender-responsive policies and actions in climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR). By building the capacity of national institutions and civil society organisations, the programme enables rural women and youth to actively participate in decision-making processes and apply gender analysis to issues like gender-based violence and climate resilience. A private-sector engagement initiative was launched which aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment. The initiative also focuses on generating evidence and data to guide investments and develop ecosystems that support gender-transformative innovations. By engaging businesses and other stakeholders, UN Women aims to create more opportunities for women to thrive in the Cambodian economy.

With the support from Government of Japan Supplementary Budget, UN women Cambodia Office in close collaboration with UNFPA, and IOM is implementing project: “Responding to Urgent Needs of Vulnerable Migrants affected by Thailand-Cambodia border crisis and Building Resilience Against Future Shocks”, started in April 2026 and finished in February 2027. UN Women contributes to the project goal by strengthening access to gender-responsive protection services and by empowering community women’s networks to address gender-related barriers. The intervention focuses on enhancing women’s leadership, livelihood, entrepreneurial, financial literacy, and digital literacy skills. Building on existing initiatives under the Ending Violence Against Women Migrant Workers programme in the targeted provinces, UN Women will leverage the capacity of community women networks, partnerships with civil society organizations and government counterparts to ensure relevance, coherence, and effectiveness of the intervention.

Outcome 1: Vulnerabilities of returning migrants and communities at risk of being left behind are reduced through targeted comprehensive multi-sectoral integrated services. 
Output 1.1:  Returning women migrants and women experienced internal displacements have enhanced access to integrated protection and empowerment packages. 
Output 1.2: Returning vulnerable migrants, especially women, including victims of trafficking (VOTs) and other exploitations have access to responsive protection assistance.

The project aligns with UN Women Cambodia Workplan Output 1.2.3: Improved systems, services and community solutions that respond to and prevent discrimination, gender-based violence, abuse, exploitation and other harmful practices, and contributes to Outcome 1.2: By 2028, people in Cambodia, especially those at risk of being left behind, live in an increasingly gender equal and inclusive society with active civic space and enjoy more effective and accountable institutions

Reporting to Programme Analyst, the Programme Associate works with and provides support to the members of the Programme Team in the development and implementation of effective programmes consistent with UN Women rules and regulations.  The Programme Associate contributes to monitoring reports, documentation of lessons learnt and impact story, financial management, and programme implementation including providing necessary operational, administrative and programmatic support. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ personnel in the Regional Office as well as UN Women HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information
 

Scope of Work:

1.    Provide administrative and logistical support for planning and management of project:

• Provide administrative support in the preparation of project work plans, budgets, and concept paper on project implementation arrangements.
• Provide technical guidance to the project manager and relevant project team on routine delivery and reporting of programme supported activities and finances.
• Review project data from projects for promoting project and office visibility. 
• Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers.

2.    Provide administrative support to the financial management of the Project:

• 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. 
• Assist in the preparation and follow up of cost-recovery bills in Quantum system. 

3.    Provide administrative support to the Project: 

• Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for organization of the 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 Cambodia Office resource mobilization efforts. 
• Organize, compile and process information from donors, Cambodia 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. 
• Provide administrative support with the organization of training for the office personnel and partners on programme and operations related issues.

6.    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.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

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 or public administration is desirable.

Experience:

• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or programme management/support (with secondary education), or at least three (3) years (with a Bachelor’s degree) is required.
• Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required. 
• Experience in supporting a team is required. 
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. 

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Khmer 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.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

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.