Historique

The Gender Analyst works in close collaboration with the Programme divisions in the Regional Centre project staff and the relevant UNDP headquarters.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Summary of key functions:

• Provides effective support to Programme Coordinator in implementation of gender mainstreaming strategy  
• Building an understanding of the Asia & Pacific region on gender mainstreaming  
• Provide support in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
• Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO

Provides effective support to Programme coordinator in implementation of gender mainstreaming strategy focusing on the following results:  

• Ensure inclusion of gender specific objectives, indicators, targets and activities in the Country Programme.
• Ensure that gender related linkages with other projects and programmes are identified and incorporated in the documentation.
• Ensure that gender concerns are addressed during the design, monitoring and evaluation of Asia & Pacific regional programmes.
• Ensure that final project reports specifically identify gender gaps and gender – related project successes
• Ensure that sub-programme documents are be reviewed by external gender experts and gender-sensitive subject specialists wherever possible.
• Develop performance indicators to be used to establish gender baselines for each section.
• Support the preparation of toolkits and checklists for gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation across thematic areas, supported by consultants
• Support UNDP and Steering Committees to be adequately briefed on gender issues
• Ensure that gender issues to be built into ongoing UNDP-supported capacity-building initiatives for government officials and other partners.
• Ensure that all project/programmes briefs and summaries reflect the relevant gender dimensions

Building an understanding of the Asia & Pacific region on gender mainstreaming focusing on the following results:

• Engage colleagues across all the programme units in a dialogue on gender in their work either individually or in a group;
• Encourage and support colleagues to (develop small action plans of their own on gender issues in their area;) set up gender specific objectives in their work plans;
• Support formulating clear and measurable goals and expected outcomes related to gender equality and women’s empowerment, focusing on impacts rather than completion of activities.
• Propose gender items on the agenda of internal meetings and seminars and workshops with constituents;
• Support sections to develop plans of action to achieve minimum targets for gender-related capacity-building and programming.
• Organize capacity development events on gender concepts, gender analysis and planning for staff and counterparts across thematic areas
• Research appropriate materials on gender issues across programme units make these available to colleagues; Arrange for periodic discussions on specific gender issues relevant to the COs in Asia & Pacific region.   

Provide support in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on the following areas:  

• Ensure effective coordination with other key partners like the UNDP Country Offices and      UNDP’s various programmes, UNIFEM and other key partners like UN-ESCAP, UN-DAW, ILO and others.
• Coordinating with other UN agencies, bi-laterals, women's groups and NGOs to build up a national pool of gender experts with appropriate subject specializations, language skills and field experience.
• For gender focal points in the regions, liaise with gender equality machineries and external gender specialists at the country level, participate in and contribute to the work of inter-agency, donor, NGO and academic networks on gender equality; Work closely with UNIFEM on issues of policy advocacy.

Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing mainly focusing on achievement of the following result:

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
• Identify, analyze and disseminate lessons learned through websites , news letters and other tools
• Compile and share information on gender policies of donors and government
• Prepare relevant summary information on the gender dimensions on UNDP activities and distribute as appropriate
• Ensure that UNDP core messages are known to government and donors
• Ensure the inclusion of relevant gender issues in UNDP – convened special events ( workshops, seminars, press conferences, launches ) focussing on achievement of the following results:
• Ensure that gender priorities are reflected in the selection of topics for special event
• Work closely with KM team to ensure both media and practitioners are fully briefed on UNDP’s gender priorities and gender – related activities
• Build networks of media members sensitive to gender issues with support

Compétences

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Strong IT skills and internet literate
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
• Strong ability to function at both policy and project implementation levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with understanding of Asia-Pacific culture and customs an advantage. 

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Qualifications et expériences requises

• Post- Graduate degree in gender in development, or related studies, with a focus on human rights.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in or with developing countries on the above issues, with demonstrated capacity to work at both policy as well as grassroots levels.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.