Outcome KOS_O_2

Nurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture

In 2023 , Kosovo Office continued to lead by example including by nurtyring an empowered workforce and advancing an in clusive environment. Kosovo PP continued its high-quality work as demonstrated by the high delivery rate (around 90%), despite external challenges such as the political tensions in the north of Kosovo, as well as the internal challenges such as the transition to Quantum, which has caused serious challenges on tracking spending of funds. During the reporting period UN Women Kosovo Office engaged new staff – such as the GEF team consisting of six new staff. The Office continued holding its regular staff meetings, as well as weekly increased operations team meetings throughout 2023 to ensure effective monit oring of activities and efficient delievery of results .

Nurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture

UN Women staff are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to effectively promote gender equality and women's empowerment. During the reporting period, the staff also increased their capacities on delivering life-changing results for women and girls in Kosovo through programmatic interventions in line with UN Women’s mandate. UN Women Kosovo PP staff have completed all UN Women mandatory courses. UN Women Kosovo Head of Office, in close cooperation with office staff ensures to have an enabling workspace environment in pursuit of results. All office staff are equally encouraged to engage in learning activities which would strengthen their skills. The Kosovo Office has clear frameworks, policies and practices in place to ensure that staff are held accountable for their work and that real progress is tracked and reported in due time. This strong sense of accountability and capacity for results-driven work enables UN Women to be an effective advocate and leader in Kosovo towards efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women.

SP OEE Output/Section Result KOS_O_2: Nurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture

In 2024, significant strides were made towards fostering an empowered and inclusive workforce within UN Women. Notably, 95% of staff members successfully completed mandatory training, underscoring a strong commitment to professional development and adherence to institutional standards. Furthermore, half of the workforce participated in inter-regional exchange and learning opportunities, promoting cross-cultural collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill enhancement. These efforts reflect UN Women’s dedication to building a dynamic and inclusive organizational culture that supports personal and professional growth, aligns with core values, and strengthens the capacity of the organization to advance gender equality worldwide.