CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT UN WOMEN
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT UN WOMEN
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Project: Women’s Economic Empowerment & Affirmative Procurement Project
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026, at 04:59 AM
UN Women is inviting applications from qualified and motivated national candidates for two key positions under its Women’s Economic Empowerment and Affirmative Procurement project in Abuja, Nigeria.
1. PROGRAMME ANALYST – AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT
Job Identification: 36616
Grade: NPSA 8, PSA
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time)
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Job Function: Economic Empowerment
Language Required: English (Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable)
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst will lead the national implementation of project activities focusing on Women’s Economic Empowerment and affirmative procurement. Key responsibilities include:
Project Management & Implementation: Lead national activities, coordinate consultants/contractors/implementing partners, and oversee work plans, proposals, and execution.
Financial & Results Monitoring: Support budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and monitor project indicators, activities, and results.
Technical & Advisory Support: Provide technical advice on affirmative procurement and women’s entrepreneurship; support capacity building and training for women-led businesses and partners.
Reporting & Governance: Contribute to donor and monitoring reports, partner assessments, calls for proposals, and inter-agency coordination on Women’s Economic Empowerment.
Advocacy & Partnerships: Support resource mobilization, advocacy, communications, and knowledge management.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender/Women’s Studies, International Development, or a related field. (A first-level university degree with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree).
Project/programme management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building.
Experience in public policy/strategies supporting women’s entrepreneurship.
Knowledge of gender-responsive public procurement procedures and regulations in West and Central Africa.
Experience with private sector affirmative sourcing and supply chain practices.
Experience with Women’s Economic Empowerment, international funding institutions, government/donor coordination, and training delivery for women entrepreneurs is highly desirable.
2. PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT
Job Identification: 36618
Grade: NPSA 5, PSA
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time)
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Job Function: Economic Empowerment
Language Required: English
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
The Programme Assistant will provide vital administrative, operational, and financial support to the project team. Key responsibilities include:
Administrative & Financial Support: Assist with project creation, budget revisions, project awards, financial closures, payment processing, requisitions, and non-PO vouchers.
Logistics & Coordination: Organize travel arrangements, meetings, workshops, events, and missions; prepare meeting minutes and presentations.
Documentation & Audit: Maintain programme files, donor documentation, and mailing lists; support audit processes and the implementation of audit recommendations.
Monitoring & Knowledge Sharing: Support work plans, reporting, data tracking, knowledge management, and the documentation of lessons learned.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary education is required.
A university degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field is an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or programme management support.
Proven experience working with multiple office software packages is required.
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle Cloud) is desirable.
Experience supporting a team is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the UN Women careers portal:
Important Application Guidelines:
Ensure that all sections of the application form—including complete education and employment histories—are fully filled out. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Deadline: September 15, 2026, by 04:59 AM.
UN Women is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. UN Women maintains a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
