Inter-Agency Support and Coordination Specialist (P3)

About the role

The Inter-Agency Support and Coordination Specialist will support UN Women’s UN System Coordination Division in implementing the UN System‑Wide Action Plan (UN‑SWAP) and related gender‑equality accountability frameworks across the UN system. Reporting to the Coordination Director and the UN Coordination Advisor, the role will provide technical guidance, monitor progress, and facilitate inter‑agency collaboration from Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and coordination for the implementation of UN‑SWAP, working closely with UN entities, funds, programmes and coordinating bodies.
• Manage the UN‑SWAP and UNCT‑SWAP Help Desk, delivering training, expert advice and deploying specialist advisors as needed.
• Develop guidance documents, plans and initiatives that strengthen gender‑equality policies, managerial accountability and financing mechanisms.
• Organise and support inter‑agency workshops and meetings, including drafting work plans, agendas, logistical arrangements and communications to focal point networks.
• Review and update technical notes and design of system‑wide accountability frameworks, incorporating feedback from entities, Member States and coordination bodies.
• Assist focal points in using gender‑equality markers, financial targets, evaluations and audits to improve data‑driven decision‑making.
• Contribute to UN‑wide initiatives that enhance financing for gender equality, including tracking financial resources and applying AI‑driven analytics.
• Lead the management of the UN‑SWAP online reporting platform and Knowledge Hub, ensuring up‑to‑date resources, user‑experience improvements and effective dissemination of reports and newsletters.