Junior Professional Officer (JPO) - Ending Violence against Women (EVAW)
Quick answer
UN Women is hiring a junior-level, office-based Junior Professional Officer in Senegal to coordinate EVAW flagship programs and support regional gender advocacy efforts.
- Role
- Junior Professional Officer (JPO) - Ending Violence against Women (EVAW)
- Organization
- UN Women
- Location
- Senegal
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) will support the Ending Violence against Women (EVAW) Section at UN Women by coordinating flagship programs, facilitating donor reporting, and conducting research on gender-based violence. The role involves contributing to policy development, organizing knowledge exchange webinars, and building partnerships across UN agencies and civil society. This position is part of a sponsored scheme requiring specific nationality eligibility and provides structured mentorship and training within a regional office setting. The incumbent will play a key role in synthesizing lessons learned to inform future strategic initiatives and advocacy efforts.
What you'll do
- Coordinate UN agency actions for Flagship Programme initiatives in pilot countries.
- Draft and monitor annual work plans and budgets for the EVAW Section.
- Compile results and data to inform donor reports and policy papers.
- Organize webinars, training workshops, and knowledge exchange mechanisms.
- Represent the EVAW Section in inter-agency meetings and advocate for program goals.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Gender, Development, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant paid professional experience.
- Fluency in English (French language skills are a strong asset).
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit high-quality technical reports.
- Must be a national of a country eligible for the Dutch JPO scheme.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Duty travel and training allowance (DTTA) of $4,000 per year, structured professional mentorship, and participation in UN Women Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position based in Senegal.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, though those with a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in exceptional cases.
Are there specific nationality requirements?
Yes, this role is exclusively for nationals of specific eligible countries under the Dutch JPO scheme, excluding nationals of Senegal.
How to apply
Apply directly on UN Women's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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