Outcome MWI_O_4

Nurturing an empowered Workforce and advancing an inclusive UN Women culture

The UN Women Malawi Country Office has implemented a variety of strategies to build an empowered workforce and advance an inclusive organizational culture ensuring the effective delivery of quality services and initiatives that positively impact the lives of those they serve. Notably, the office has achieved a 100% on-time completion rate for performance reviews, demonstrating a well-organized and accountable culture that prioritizes staff development. These timely reviews ensured that all employees received crucial feedback, support, and opportunities for growth. With a 65% completion rate for mandatory training, the office reaffirms its commitment to cultivating a skilled and inclusive workforce. These training programs ensure that all staff, irrespective of their role or background, are aligned with the organization's core values and have equal access to professional development opportunities. Furthermore, the office has met 53% of the relevant indicators from the UNDIS accountability framework, underscoring UN Women’s dedication to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff.

Nurturing an empowered Workforce and advancing an inclusive UN Women culture

Despite the reduced core funding and the challenging non-core resources mobilization environment, the CO workforce demonstrated commitment to professionalism and the UN Women mandate. The 15% cut in core resources during the reporting year negatively affected the planned outputs directly linked to empowering the workforce However, through close collaboration, cross-project support, and effective prioritization, the office ensured continued progress toward planned objectives. The CO demonstrated strong commitment to advancing inclusive UN Women culture through proactive inclusion and implementation of inclusive principles in all recruitment and personnel hiring processes