Organizational Context:

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 Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic was established in 2012 to support the Government and other national stakeholders in implementing international and national commitments on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UN Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Guided by the UN Women Strategic Plan and the Country Strategic Note, and operating within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023–2027, the National Gender Equality Strategy until 2030, and the National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325, the Country Office leverages its triple mandate of normative support, UN system coordination and operational activities to deliver coherent and impactful results. 

UN Women Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic implements a country programme that promotes women’s leadership and meaningful participation in all spheres of public and private life; elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls; advances women’s full, equal and effective participation in the peace and security agenda and in all aspects of decision-making; strengthens financing for gender equality; and expands women’s economic empowerment. The Country Office also prioritizes gender-responsive humanitarian action, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, and increasingly applies innovation and systems approaches in line with the SDG transformation agenda. UN Women works as a learning and knowledge-sharing organization and promotes an open, collaborative spirit with partners, ensuring synergies across programme interventions, fostering strong and inclusive partnerships, and maintaining a client-focused, results-oriented approach fully consistent with UN Women policies, rules and procedures.

About the Programme: 

Funded by the European Union the Multi-Country Programme “Challenging Harmful Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality” (CHANGE) will be jointly delivered by UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women in all five Central Asian countries (hereinafter the Programme). Covering 2026-2028 the Programme reinforces national responses while fostering regional and cross-border cooperation, demonstrating the EU’s critical support for sustainable and inclusive development in a diverse and evolving regional environment. The Programme is aligned with the EU Gender Equality Action Plan (GAP) III (2021–2027), reflecting the EU’s commitment to advancing gender equality across its external action and accelerating progress toward international and Sustainable Development Goal commitments. Its strong focus on transforming social norms and advancing gender equality further positions the Programme as a direct contributor to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Programme is also aligned with UN Women strategic area of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, as well as with key results and programmatic principles of the UNSDCF 2026-2030 for Kazakhstan, as well as the UNSDCF 2023-2027 of the Kyrgyz Republic.   At the core of the Programme, it will address gender-based violence (GBV) as a structural and systemic phenomenon, sustained by unequal power relations, discriminatory gender norms and entrenched social inequalities. The Programme will apply a holistic, gender-transformative approach. Through coordinated action across individual, community, institutional and policy levels, it seeks to address root causes, shift harmful norms, and promote durable structural change. This will be done with the purpose of advancing legislative reform, policy dialogue and advocacy, technical assistance in adaptation of most effective measures to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and social norm changes necessary to prevent and respond to SGBV and harmful practices. The Overall Objective (Impact) of the Programme  is to contribute to the reduction of GBV across Central Asia, aligned with SDG 5 and, specifically, Target 5.2 on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. While this long-term goal provides a clear strategic direction, it is important to recognize that reduction in GBV prevalence is influenced by a complex interplay of structural, behavioural, and systemic factors that extend beyond the direct scope and timeframe of the programme. 

To achieve this overarching aim, the Programme pursues three interlinked Specific Objectives (Outcomes) that together address the structural, behavioural, and institutional drivers of gender-based violence. These objectives reflect a comprehensive approach rooted in prevention, empowerment, and systems strengthening and are the following: 

1. Social norms increasingly reflect zero tolerance for GBV 
2. Civil society organisations more effectively prevent and respond to GBV through strengthened coordination, capacity, and advocacy 
3. Women have increased economic empowerment and access to sustainable livelihoods 

UNDP, UNFPA, and UN Women will be each responsible for implementing the specific programme outputs and activities and delivering the results as per the programme Theory of Change and Results and Resources Framework (RRF). All participating UN agencies will ensure close coordination with other UN Agencies during the implementation of this Programme. 

UN Women will lead the Outcome related to Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) to enhance their capacity, coordination and collective voice and enable more effective prevention and response to GBV across the region. 

In addition, collaboration with the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence, supported by the EU and coordinated by UN Women, will enable the programme to leverage regional expertise and networks. This will strengthen advocacy, knowledge exchange, and the sustainability of GBV prevention and response efforts across Central Asia. 

Reporting to UN Women Country Representative, the Programme Coordinator will exercise overall responsibility and oversight for planning, implementing, coordinating, financial management, reporting on the Programme and inter country coherence of UN Women’s component of the programme in close collaboration with UN Women Country Offices (COs) in Central Asia, the Regional Office, and implementing partners. The Programme Coordinator will liaise, consolidate, with UN Women COs to produce timely and high-quality reports, briefs and other relevant information.   

In the Kyrgyz Republic, UN Women Country Office will engage a Programme Analyst to oversee and coordinate implementation in the country, supported by a Finance Associate responsible for financial management and operational oversight. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team of the country office, UN Women RO, UN Women Kazakhstan Office, Government officials, multi and bilateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation. The Programme Analyst also works closely with the Programme Coordinators assigned by UNDP and UNFPA, as well as Regional Steering Committee, Resident Coordinator Office, other UN agencies as well as other stakeholders.

Scope of Work:

Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of EVAWG/GBV

1. Provide technical inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives related to EVAWG

• Gather inputs and contribute to the preparation of strategic note, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the Programme Board and UN Women;
• Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners;

• Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks.

  2. Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the CHANGE programme 

• Provide inputs to the CO strategic note, annual workplan and budget as required;
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of programme activities;
• Coordinate the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
• Organize and facilitate regular meetings and consultations with partners, civil society, and government counterparts, ensuring productive dialogue, documenting outcomes, and following up on commitments;

• Review and coordinate the timely submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; and

  3. Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to project/programme partners

• Provide technical support to and technically oversee the implementation of programme activities with partners; and
• Identify, map capacity gaps and opportunities for capacity development.

• Train partners on EVAW strategies, Reporting and Results Based Management.

  4. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/project

• Analyze programme performance data and prepare reports on progress, challenges and results achieved, drawing evidence-based conclusions and presenting recommendations to supervisor for review;
• Conduct field visits, monitor implementation of work plans, budgets and ensure compliance with UN Women policies and donor requirements, identifying deviations and flagging issues requiring supervisor decision;

• Provide inputs to quarterly reports, donor reports and other reports on outputs, results outputs and outcomes.

  5.Provide technical inputs to the management of people and finances of CHANGE programme

• Monitor budget implementation and programme activity expenditures and perform budget revisions when required;
• Monitor the allocation and disbursement of funds to participating partners;
• Provide inputs to narrative and financial reports; and
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and with other UN Women offices, organizing learning events and documenting good practices for broader dissemination.

           6. Contribute to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies

• Provide inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
• Support development of funding proposals, providing substantive inputs on programme design, budgets and results frameworks, applying knowledge of donor requirements;
• Support donor engagement activities, including briefings and field visits, providing technical information and responding to operational queries within area of responsibility; and 
• Provide inputs to relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles.

          7. Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on EVAWG to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country 

• Provide technical support to the Country Representative and Programme Management Specialist on EVAW on inter-agency coordination related activities by providing inputs to background reports and briefs.
• Work closely with UN Women counterparts in CHAGE Project implemented in CA countries and contribute to knowledge sharing.

          8. Provide inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Provide technical inputs to background documents, briefs and presentations related to EVAWG;
• Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaigns events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; and
• Provide inputs to the development of knowledge management products on EVAWG built on CHANGE Programme.
• Provide technical inputs to the UN Women Newsletter, Web content and social media through the Country Representative.

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

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

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 Core Values and Competencies: 

https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings 
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of EVAWG/GBV issues
   

Minimum Qualifications: 
 

How to Apply:

• Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc )
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)

Applicants may be asked (ad hoc) for any publications relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, or other research materials.

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.