Outcome VUT_O_1

To enhance organizational effectiveness, with a focus on robust capacity and efficiency at the Multi Country Office level.

In 2021 the Fiji MCO managed its resources well in Vanuatu despite a series of emergencies which required adaptation and pivoting during the year. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted programme implementation and prevented the timely achievement of a number of planned results in the EVAWG and WEE (M4C) programme. At the same time, COVID-19 proved to be a core issue that led to the strengthening and pivoting of certain activities in order to best serve all gender groups in Vanuatu in particular women and girls. COVID-19 continued to strain economic realities for Vanuatu and its communities. In Vanuatu, concerns of community transmission due to border cases led to various waves of precautionary actions with curfews, limited movement and restrictions on gathering. Funds utilisation was at 90 % for DRF and 100% for OEEF.

To enhance organizational effectiveness, with a focus on robust capacity and efficiency at the Multi Country Office level.

The Vanuatu NRA has in year enhanced coordination and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment (in its role as part of the Vanuatu UNJPO); increased engagement of partners in support of UN Women’s mandate (particularly partners of the new Women’s Resilience to Disasters programme); improved the quality of programmes through knowledge exchanges for staff and results-based management and improved management of finances and human resources. Programme implementation rate at the end of 2022 stood at 94%.