Programme Associate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) - Local Post for Nationals of Armenia

About the role

UN Women supports the Government of Armenia in developing and implementing National Action Plans on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions, with funding from Sida and the Government of Denmark. This local post for nationals of Armenia is based in Yerevan and reports to the Women, Peace and Security Programme Analyst, with operational oversight from the Operations Manager. The incumbent provides technical support to programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support the formulation and management of programmes: prepare work plans, budgets and proposals, give technical guidance on routine delivery and reporting, and help with audits
• Support financial management: create projects and budgets in the Quantum system, revise project awards, prepare non-PO vouchers, process consultant payments, maintain expenditure controls and handle cost-recovery bills
• Support the Programme Unit: organize meetings, workshops and missions, arrange travel, prepare briefing packs and presentations
• Support resource mobilization: prepare cost-sharing agreements, follow up contributions and process donor information
• Facilitate knowledge sharing: support synthesis of lessons learned and organize training for staff and partners
• Assist with security matters: monitor security policies, submit personnel lists and reports to the P/C/SA and report security incidents immediately

Required profile

• Secondary education; a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is desirable
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, HR or logistics support (4 years if holding a Bachelor's degree)
• Experience with computers and office software (MS Word, Excel); knowledge of UN Women/UNDP procurement and financial rules is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Armenian; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable

Required skills

• Good knowledge of programme management
• Strong financial and budgeting skills
• Strong IT skills, including a modern web-based ERP system such as Oracle Cloud (desirable)