Programme Associate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) (Local post for Nationals of Armania))
UNWOMEN · Yerevan, Armenia · NPSA-7 · Apply by November 18, 2026
About this role
Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women has been providing continued support to partners in Armenia to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Under its 2026–2027 biennial workplan and in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026–2030 for Armenia, UN Women supports the Government of Armenia in developing and implementing National Action Plans on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions, while contributing to the achievement of nationalized SDG 5 and SDG 16 targets. With funding support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and the Government of Denmark, UN Women promotes women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace, security and recovery processes. Through technical assistance, capacity development and multi-stakeholder partnerships, UN…