Project Support Officer, Freetown

## Project Support Officer, Freetown - Organization:UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - Office:UN Women Freetown Description of assignment title:Project Support Officer Assignment country:Sierra Leone Duty stations:Freetown Work location:On UN premises Expected start date:10/01/2026 Duration:12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal:5. Gender equality Host entity:UN Women Sierra Leone Volunteer category:Associate UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule:Full-time Number of Assignments:1 Mission and objectives: - UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality. - 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. - Reporting to Program Specialist on Women Peace and Security, the UN Volunteer provides programme support for the effective management of UN Women programmes in the CO/RO by contributing to programme design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The UN Volunteer supports the delivery of UN Women programmes by analysing results achieved during implementation and supporting the appropriate application of systems and procedures. The UN Volunteer works closely with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors, and civil society to ensure successful UN Women programme implementation under the portfolio. - 1. Supports programme implementation focusing on achievement of the following results: - • Compilation of background information for formulation of programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements. - • Provide necessary operational support for implementation of programme activities with particular focus on ensuring communication and flow of information among the partners. - 3. Provides effective support on monitoring and evaluation focusing on the achievement of the following results: - • Support the Unit Manager in compilation of monitoring information to prepare progress reports. - • Assist the Unit Manager in the elaboration of periodic reports for all sources of fund. - • Monitor application/disbursement of funds transferred to partners. - 4. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results: - • Assist the Unit Manager to develop and conduct training. - • Participation in the trainings for the operations/projects staff on programme. - • Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. - 5. Provide inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts: - • Provide technical inputs to background documents, briefs, and presentations related to Women, Peace and Security; - • Support the organization of advocacy activities and campaign events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products. - • Provide inputs to the development of knowledge management products on Women, Peace and Security and governance. - 6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. - Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment. Assignment requirements - English, Level: Fluent, Required Required education level: - Bachelor's degree in Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required. - •A National Diploma in combination with 2-3 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - •A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage. Competencies and values: - • Adaptability and flexibility - • Judgement and decision-making - • Planning and organising Skills and experience: - At least 2 years of relevant work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building is required. - • Experience in the Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women is desirable. - • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, Sos and/or donors is desirable. Area(s) of expertise: - Administration, Governance, elections, Project management, programme development, strategy