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The Position:

The Technical Specialist is responsible for supporting UNFPA in coordinating and managing all aspects of project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and donor engagement, including the Steering Committee and Technical Committee. The Technical Specialist also provides high-level technical inputs to implementing partners across all outcome areas.

The Technical Specialist is located in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. S/he works under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Programme Specialist on Human Rights and Gender, Leader of the Gender Team in close consultation with KOICA. 
 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

Job Purpose:

A new project entitled “Promote replication of a model in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Viet Nam to enhance support for service delivery to women and girls subjected to violence” in the period of 2024-2027, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) with the total budget of USD 5.75mil, of which KOICA contributes USD 4.75mil while UNFPA contributes USD 1mil. The project will be implemented by UNFPA in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST), and other related ministries, the Vietnam Farmer’s Union, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders at the central and provincial levels.

●    Advanced university degree in gender studies, anthropology, feminist studies, sociology, human rights, law, cultural studies, international development, or any other fields directly related to Gender.

●    At least 5 years of increasingly professional experience in VAWG prevention and response, of which at least 2 years at the international level. Field experience is strongly desirable.
●    Experience in project management.
●    Proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
●    Knowledge and experience of the Vietnamese context recommended.
●    Initiative and sound judgment, ability to organize work and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. 
●    Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office packages and the Internet.

●    Fluency in English is required.