Programme Coordination Consultant – Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund

About the role

The Programme Coordination Consultant will support UN Women Uganda in managing the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) portfolio, focusing on the close‑out phase of the current funding round. Reporting to the Programme Specialist Women, Peace and Security, the consultant will ensure smooth coordination with national partners, grantees, and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the portfolio work plan in line with the Strategic Note, WPHF Operational Guidelines, and programme documents.
• Gather inputs and prepare work‑plans, narrative progress reports, annual/final reports, and expenditure status reports for the National Steering Committee and UN Women.
• Coordinate convenings of the National Steering Committee and maintain accurate records of meetings and decisions.
• Oversee monitoring, reporting, and financial management of the portfolio, ensuring compliance with UN Women and donor requirements.
• Liaise with national partners, grantees, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective programme delivery.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or financial management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Familiarity with UN Women’s Women, Peace and Security agenda and UNSCR 1325 implementation.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.

Required skills

• Project coordination and work‑plan development.
• Report writing and data analysis.
• Financial tracking and budget monitoring.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to gender‑focused peace and security initiatives in Uganda.
• Collaboration with UN Women and a network of national civil‑society partners.
• Professional development within a leading UN entity.