Country Representative (P5) – La Paz, Bolivia

About the role

The Country Representative leads UN Women’s Country Office in Bolivia, overseeing the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and aligning programmes with national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 5.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Bolivia Country Office portfolio, ensuring delivery of results in gender‑based violence prevention, women’s economic empowerment and leadership participation.
• Develop, implement and monitor programmes and projects in line with UN Women’s Strategic Plan and national policies.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with government agencies, UN system partners, civil society, and bilateral and non‑traditional donors.
• Report on programme performance to the Regional Director and, as a UNCT member, to the Resident Coordinator on contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
• Lead staff, oversee budgeting, financial management and resource mobilization to secure visibility and funding for gender equality initiatives.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment and development programming.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi‑stakeholder teams in a matrix management environment.
• Strong knowledge of Bolivia’s socio‑political context, especially issues affecting indigenous and rural women.
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, with fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape gender equality outcomes at a national level.
• Engagement with a global UN network and high‑impact development partners.
• Professional development within a leading international organization.