Programme Support Officer, Programme Support Officer, Lilongwe, Malawi

General

Description of assignment title: Programme Support
Officer

Assignment country: Malawi

Duty stations: Lilongwe

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 07/15/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility of
extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality

Host entity: UN Women Malawi

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender
  equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women
  and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on
  meeting their needs worldwide.


• UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards
  for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil
  society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to
  ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly
  benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the
  vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and
  girls and stands behind women's equal participation in all aspects
  of life, focusing on four strategic priorities:


• Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance
  systems


• Women have income security, decent work and economic
  autonomy


• All women and girls live a life free from all forms of
  violence


• Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in
  building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from
  the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian
  action


• UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system's work in
  advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements
  linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender
  equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a
  more inclusive world.

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.
  UN Women supports UN Member States in setting global standards for
  achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil
  society to design systems, laws, policies, programs, and services
  to ensure these standards are effectively implemented.


• The work of UN Women in Malawi is guided by its STRATEGIC NOTE
  2024- 2028 , aligned with the United Nations Sustainable
  Cooperation Framework for Malawi, the Malawi 2063 vision, and The
  Malawi 2063 First 10-year Implementation Plan (MIP-1) which all
  aims to contribute to the gender-transformative implementation of
  the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Strategic Note
  focuses on five main areas: 1) Women's Leadership and Governance;
  2) Humanitarian and disaster risk reduction 3) UN Coordination on
  Gender Equality; 4) Women's Economic empowerment and 5) Ending
  Violence against Women.


• Provide support to the programme team through effective
  coordination of activities, ensuring alignment with UN Women's
  strategic priorities and operational procedures. Assist the
  coordination team in the Gender Theme Group by facilitating
  communication and collaboration with donors. Contribute to donor
  reporting by compiling, analyzing, and presenting programme
  results, financial updates, and impact narratives in line with
  donor requirements and UN Women standards. Support monitoring and
  evaluation processes to ensure accountability, transparency, and
  evidence-based reporting that highlights progress toward gender
  equality and women's empowerment.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Coordination Specialist,
  the UN Volunteer will support the programme team in ensuring
  alignment with UN Women's policies and operational procedures:


• Provide technical and administrative support to strengthen
  programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.


• Assist the coordination team in the Gender Theme Group and the
  United Nations (UN ) Gender Theme Group by facilitating
  communication and collaboration among donors, UN agencies, and
  members of the groups.


• Contribute to donor reporting by compiling, analysing, and
  presenting programme results, financial updates, and impact
  narratives in line with donor requirements and UN Women
  standards.


• Support monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure
  accountability, transparency, and evidence-based reporting.


• Maintain accurate documentation of programme activities, donor
  reports, and coordination outputs.


• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and consultations,
  ensuring effective follow-up and dissemination of outcomes.


• Support the development and implementation of communication
  materials (briefs, updates, presentations) to enhance visibility of
  programme results and ensure consistent messaging across
  stakeholders.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country
other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This assignment is funded by the Government of Luxembourg, and
  therefore specific criteria apply:


• Applicants must be Luxembourg nationals or have been resident
  in Luxembourg for a minimum of five years. A copy of the passport
  must be uploaded in the passport section.
  Non‑Luxembourg nationals must also upload a
  residence certificate as proof of five years of residency.


• AGE CRITERIA


• Category: UN Volunteer Associate


• Applicants must not exceed 30 years of age at the time of
  application.


• Category: UN Volunteer Specialist


• Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age at the time of
  application.


• APPLICATION


• -Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments per
  advertisement. Please indicate the order of preference in the
  'Additional remarks' section, including country and title of
  assignment.


• - Application deadline: 17 May 2026


• SELECTION


• - Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The selection
  will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of
  assignment. Interviews will be conducted by UN Host Entities in
  June 2026.


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Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Gender, International relations,
  development or any other related field.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability


• Adaptability and Flexibility


• Building Trust


• Commitment and Motivation


• Commitment to Continuous Learning


• Communication


• Creativity


• Ethics and Values


• Integrity


• Knowledge Sharing


• Planning and Organizing


• Professionalism


• Respect for Diversity


• Technological Awareness


• Vision


• Working in Teams

Skills and experience:

• - Professional experience in programme coordination, project
  management, or development cooperation, preferably within the UN
  system or international organizations.


• - Demonstrated experience in donor reporting, including
  compiling, analysing, and presenting programme results and
  financial information.


• - Background in gender equality, women's empowerment, or
  related thematic areas.


• - Experience in stakeholder engagement, coordination
  mechanisms, and facilitating multi-partner collaboration.


• - Skills in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and
  evidence-based reporting.


• - Good drafting, communication, and organizational skills with
  attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.


• Applicants must possess either a master's degree with at least
  three years of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree with at
  least five years of relevant experience.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Administration, Communication, Development programmes

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