Outcome RD_O_7

0utput 3.1. UN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture

Building on the functional review that was conducted in 2023 and the recommendations made by the Business Transformation Team and the Change Management team, the Office continued in 2024 to ensure that it has strategic planning and enhanced business processes. The Change management team worked closely with senior leadership and staff, and played a key role in the staff retreat during which a consultant was brought in to support the office. The team discussed how to engage in difficult conversations and underwent team building exercises. Business processes across teams were also continuously tracked and recommendations on how to enhance them further will be finalized in 2025. The Wellness team continued to carry out activities to create office/team cohesion and improve the office culture. The learning and development committee promoted a learning culture in the office, often by working together with the Regional office e.g. Fraud Risk management.

0utput 3.1. UN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture

Kenya CO went through a functional review in March 2023 and the management implemented a number of leadership and culture initiatives during the year, including establishing a Change management team and a Wellness team - to lead the change transformation work according to recommendations provided from the functional review, and enhance team cohesion and improve work relations. Some of the efforts included reviewing business processes and working modalities.

0utput 3.1. UN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture

The CO continues to utilize existing tools and systems to execute the UN Women mandate efficiency contributing to the enhancement of systems through community of practice, working groups and Webinars and sessions held throughout the organization. PRISM was rolled out in Q3 and the CO has embraced the new tool to enhance the planning, monitoring and reporting mechanisms within the office.