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Job Identification 37648 Posting Date 10/28/2026, 11:31 AM Apply Before 11/10/2026, 07:59 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Zanzibar, Tanzania Grade NPSA-6 Job Function Ending violence against women Initial Contract Duration 1 Year Vacancy Category Local Opportunities Job Description 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. In the United Republic of Tanzania, UN Women works with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, United Nations agencies, development partners and civil society to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. In collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and with the support of the Delegation of the European Union, UN Women is implementing the project “Ending Violence against Women and Girls and Advancing Women’s Leadership in Public and Private Sectors in [...]
RESPONSIBILITIES
- : The incumbent may provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training to Program Assistants and interns and short-term service providers supporting the Zanzibar Office.
- Competencies : Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.
- 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 Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: Good knowledge of program management and of results-based management principles and tools; Ability to administer and execute administrative and financial processes and transactions; Good knowledge of UN/UN Women financial rules, regulations and implementing partner management procedures, including HACT; Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats; Ability to manage data, documents, correspondence and reports, information and workflow; Strong financial and budgeting skills; Strong planning and organizational skills, including event and logistics coordination under tight deadlines; Strong IT skills, including the use of a web-based ERP system and spreadsheet and database packages; Sensitivity to ending violence against women and girls programming, including commitment to confidentiality, survivor-centered approaches and the principle of “do no harm”.
- Recruitment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Certification: Completion of secondary education is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies or a related field is an asset.
- A certification in project/program management, procurement or supply chain (e.g.
- PMP®, CIPS) is an asset.
- Experience At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, program management/support or finance is required; Experience working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required; Experience in supporting a team is required; Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP system, preferably Oracle Cloud (Quantum) AND [...]
HOW TO APPLY
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