UN Women Ethiopia – Multiple Job Vacancies (Addis Ababa, 2026)
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
📅 Application Deadlines: May 12 & May 13, 2026
Agency: UN Women
Contract Type: National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA)
Initial Contract Duration: 1 Year
About UN Women
UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, advance their empowerment, and achieve equality between women and men. Through its Liaison Office to the African Union (AU) and UNECA, UN Women strategically engages with AU organs, Member States, civil society, and the diplomatic community to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment commitments at continental and regional levels.
Available Positions
1. Programme Associate – NPSA 7
Vacancy ID: 33706
Deadline: May 12, 2026
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Function: Ending Violence Against Women
Job Summary
The Programme Associate supports the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP 2.0) by providing operational, administrative, and programmatic support. The role contributes to research, financial management, programme implementation, and coordination with UN Women’s Africa regional offices, global teams, and sister UN agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and logistical support to programme formulation and management
- Support financial management, including budget revisions, monitoring, and reporting
- Coordinate audits, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with UN Women rules
- Organize meetings, workshops, events, and missions
- Oversee travel arrangements and prepare briefing materials
- Support resource mobilization and donor reporting
- Facilitate knowledge building and training sessions
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education required; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration desirable
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in administration or programme management/support
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle Cloud) desirable
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN language desirable
2. Executive and Administrative Associate – NPSA 6
Vacancy ID: 33753
Deadline: May 13, 2026
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Function: Administration
Job Summary
The Executive and Administrative Associate provides executive support to the UN Women Special Representative to the AU & UNECA and ensures smooth office operations. The role involves managing schedules, travel, meetings, procurement, HR processes, and external relations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage calendar, appointments, and travel logistics for the Special Representative
- Organize meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on action points
- Support procurement, vendor management, and contract documentation
- Provide HR support including recruitment coordination
- Facilitate communication and information flow across units and partners
- Maintain confidential files and ensure protocol compliance
- Support external relations and high-level visits
- Contribute to knowledge management and sharing
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education required; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration an asset
- At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, secretarial, or programme support
- Experience with international organizations (UN agencies preferred)
- Strong IT skills and experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle Cloud)
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN language desirable
Core Values & Competencies (Both Positions)
- Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity
- Gender awareness and sensitivity
- Accountability and effective communication
- Inclusive collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Strong administrative, financial, and IT skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online via the UN Women careers portal:
🔗 UN Women Ethiopia Careers – Apply Here
Important Notes:
- Applications must be submitted before the respective deadlines (May 12 & May 13, 2026).
- Ensure all sections of the application form are completed (education, employment history, etc.).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.