Outcome ZWE_O_3

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 strategically plan and transform its business model to achieve scalable and sustainable impact through agile and ethical leadership. This transformation has been facilitated by implementing recovery strategies, enhancing staff capacities through participation in Regional and HQ-led trainings, and adopting innovative tools and practices. Key trainings attended by Programme, Finance, and M&E colleagues include Quantum, PGAMS, and continuous data review for the Business Operations Strategy (BOS), ensuring timely and data-driven decision-making. The CO has integrated cross-cutting priorities such as Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP), disability inclusion, and gender parity across all operational and programmatic levels. These considerations are embedded in procurement processes, human resource management, and program design to ensure inclusive and equitable outcomes. Through these strategic efforts, the CO is positioned to deliver impactful and responsive initiatives while upholding principles of accountability and inclusivity.

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 invested in a culture of learning from UN Women Regional Office and HQ through participating n learning platforms and engaged RO staff to offer technical capacity building to staff and partners. In 2022, UN Women and partners knowledge was increased through the Regional Office's visit to exchange and impart knowledge to the CO and its partners. The RO provided technical backstopping to the CO operations team. Further, the CO was supported by the Regional Office M&E Specialist and Evaluation Specialist to deliver a 5 day training for staff and partners in septer 2022. The training was attended by representatives of all UN Women Implementing Partners and staff and covered RBM and Evaluation aspects which the trainees would use in their on-going work. The Regional Director also visited the CO to promote innovative ways of working and increased the visibility of UN Women to its stakeholders.

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 cost recovery strategy is being implemented at proposal level and at project level.