Project coordinator

United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women

New York, NY

Part Time

Mid Level

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Project Coordinator will support the implementation of a project aimed at strengthening national statistical and institutional capacities through effective planning, collaboration, training, and advocacy. The role involves working with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and Economic Analysis and Policy Division (EAPD) to facilitate country-led efforts in integrating project outputs into national policies and development processes, particularly in the context of evidence-informed policy making to address global crises and support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The position is remote, with a duration from 1 August 2025 to 31 October 2027, and involves part-time work evaluated based on deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Liaise with national teams, government agencies, international organizations, academia, civil society, development partners, and UNSD and EAPD staff to ensure effective delivery of training and advisory services.
Develop and monitor a detailed plan of activities, specifying key outputs, timelines, and responsible focal points in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate workshops and training sessions in collaboration with national consultants, NSO, UNSD, EAPD, and other project partners.
Identify opportunities for outreach and advocacy in-country and regionally, and develop communication materials for stakeholder engagement and policy integration.
Support activities under two project outcomes: strengthening country capacity to identify and fill data gaps and improving policy responses using timely and inclusive data.
Prepare a comprehensive progress review report to be submitted by 31 October 2027 for monitoring and reporting purposes.

Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, sociology, or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
Project management and coordination skills.
Experience working with statistics and their use in policymaking.
Stakeholder engagement and communication skills with national and international partners.
Experience preparing technical reports.
Full command of spoken and written English.
Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and national efforts to implement them is preferred.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of other UN languages.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, sociology or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience.

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