Background

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Management and maintenance of SP results tracking system;
2. Analysis of key results and technical support to strategic planning processes;
3. Capacity Building to ensure RBM in key institutional Processes.

• Manage tracking system’s development and roll out activities that include identifying business requirements, hiring of consultants and overseeing development phases of the system;  
• Co-ordinate and manage activities related to monitoring and reporting of SP results in the tracking system;
• Provide technical support and guidance to reporting focal points in sub-regional offices and the HQ sections on the use of tracking system;  
• Ensure regular maintenance of the system by coordinating with the developers and the IT unit.

• Carry out quantitative analysis of the results from the annual progress data in the online system using different variables to show trends in implementation of UN Women's Strategic Plan. From such analysis draft brief trend reports that could be used as inputs to corporate reporting, including to highlight key findings in UN Women reports, e.g., reports to the Consultative Committee and to the Executive Board;
• Based on information reported in the annual reports submitted by UN Women country and sub-regional offices (SROs), policy sections and other UN Women units and statistical analysis, provide feedback to the UN Women offices on key trends and patterns that will highlight achievements as well as improve performance; 
• Support the management of corporate monitoring activities: organizing corporate monitoring activities that may be required to look at specific initiatives in support of SP implementation including looking at the programme work through UN Women support and presence on the ground and tracking of financial information linked to results etc.

• The review and enhancement of reporting processes to achieve greater harmonization, efficiency and results orientation of various reports, e.g., corporate reporting (e.g., annual reporting by all UN Women offices, donor reporting, programme/project reporting, etc.);
• Technical support to UN Women offices at HQ and the field in fulfilling monitoring and reporting requirements, including the provision of necessary training;
• Strengthening the monitoring function, e.g., in developing and establishing clear corporate policies and tools and identifying the systems to put in place for effective monitoring;
• Technical support to corporate annual reporting and review processes including the dissemination of feedback and lessons drawn from said processes to inform better programming.

Competencies

• Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
• Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

• Ethics and Values : Demonstrating / Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity;
• Organizational Awareness : Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring : Self-development, initiative-taking
• Working in Teams : Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Communicating Information and Ideas : Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
• Self-management and Emotional intelligence : Creating synergies through self-control
• Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements : Managing conflict
• Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning : Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making : Informed and transparent decision making. 

• Understanding of development issues particularly with those dealing with gender equality and women's empowerment;
• Familiarity with UN Women work in one or more specific thematic areas relating to gender equality and women's empowerment an asset, e.g., human rights; governance, peace and security; HIV/AIDS; violence against women; and economic security and rights;
• Ability to link key institutional processes to promote overall organizational effectiveness;
• Experience in the formulation of policies, procedures, tools and guidance for programming, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and knowledge management;
• Familiarity with capacity development concepts and approaches;
• Familiarity with and experience in the application of RBM in programming, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• Excellent ability to write and communicate orally with accuracy and professionalism;
• Understanding of database systems;
• Strong policy analysis, writing and drafting skills;
• Familiarity with databases and statistical analysis software;
• Focuses on impact and result for the client;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities. 

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Development related field such as International studies, Gender studies, Public Administration, etc.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in international development with strong analytical and monitoring skills;
• Strong experience working with web based results tracking systems;
• Knowledge and experience in results based management;
• Three years of work experience in gender equality and women empowerment;
• Some field experience especially in gender issues is desirable.

• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Additional UN language is an asset.