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.

Position Overview

The UN Women office in Chile provides technical assistance in areas like women's political participation, economic empowerment, and violence eradication. The Country Programme Coordinator leads and manages these initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Key Functions and Accountabilities

• Lead the Chile country programme.
• Develop and monitor annual workplans, including budgets and results frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with UN Women policies and donor requirements.
• Manage partnerships and capacity-building initiatives.
• Provide technical support to national partners in related fields.

Competencies

Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies: Awareness of gender issues, Accountability, Effective Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social sciences or related field required; 5 years of experience in project management, gender issues, and partnership building.

Fluency in Spanish and proficiency in English are mandatory.

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