Vacancy Announcement from UN WOMEN

Position: Program Officer - Gender
Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia
Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2011

Main Duties

Under the direct supervision of the UN Women Country Representative in Liberia, the Programme Officer will coordinate and facilitate the implementation of gender and development programmes. She/he will be responsible for overall coordination among stakeholders and of the implementing process.

Education:

Advanced University Degree (Masters degree) in gender and development, economics, sociology or any other social science with experience in gender and development.

Experience

·         At least 5 years of relevant experience in programming, with particular experience in gender and development programming.

·         A proven track record in managing and monitoring results-based and rights-based national programming is required, including in-depth knowledge of results-based management approaches.

Address all Applications to:

Country Representative

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the

Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

Fourth Floor, H. G. Plaza

Mamba Point

E-mail: corina.bowier@unwomen.org

Females are especially encouraged to apply.