UN WOMEN Jobs - 109680- Programme Analyst - Ending Violence against Women

Programme Analyst - Ending Violence against Women & Women Peace and Security

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

26-Oct-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) works in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Eswatini and is the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Liaison Office.

Violence against women is endemic in the SADC region and SADC Member States have collectively recognized it as a critical area of concern. The (SAMCO) EVAW Programme provides technical support to partners and runs multiple projects that contribute to ensuring that women and girls live free from violence. This includes influencing and supporting the development and implementation of robust multi-sectoral National Action or Strategic Plans; collaborating with UN agencies, government stakeholders, civil society, tertiary institutions, and the private sector informed by survivors of gender-based violence in implementing prevention strategies; and improving service delivery for GBV survivors.

Linked to EVAW, is the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme component that seeks to facilitate the creation of an enabling environment for the implementation of peace and security commitments in Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) countries as well as at SADC regional level. SAMCO is also contributing to the creation of a robust community of practice on women, peace and security to deepen democratic governance and improve the lives of women in SACU.

Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist (EVAW, WPS), the Programme Analyst will provide support in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Programme: Ending Violence Against Women linked to Women Peace and Security for SAMCO.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the Monitoring and project-management processes for a subset of grants

Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Provide technical assistance to grantees including in the design of their Results and Resources Frameworks (RRFs), in collaboration with the M&E team;
Provide technical guidance to grantees in clarifying proposed project outcomes, outputs, indicators of success, methods of baseline and data collection, activities and budgets;
Provide technical support throughout the project life cycle, review progress reports and provide feedback to grantees as needed to ensure results-based reports and analysis and capturing of data and escalate issues as needed;
Monitor and assess progress towards overall results based on results framework and monitoring schedules;
Undertake monitoring missions and draft mission reports in accordance with mission report template, summarizing key findings and recommendations;
Review and provide technical feedback to grantees to ensure results-based analysis and capturing of data, with the effective use of Grants Management System;
Provide substantive administrative support to the implementation and management of the grants under the EVAW linked to WPS programme;

2.Provide technical assistance and capacity development to the EVAW linked to the WPS programme implementing partners

Coordinate with operations team disbursement of approved grants to partners;
Provide technical support in the implementation of approved grants and programme agreements;
Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners;
Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

3. Provide technical inputs into Reporting, Knowledge Management and communication efforts

Maintain centralized portfolio matrix of grants, and provide quarterly portfolio updates to the Programme Specialist;
Draft written contributions for various purposes, including inputs into background documents, policy briefs, talking points and presentations related to EVAW linked to the WPS, annual donor reports, newsletters, fund raising efforts and other reporting needs;
Contribute to tracking and synthesizing, on an ongoing basis, developments, tools, emerging or good practices in the field of ending violence against women and girls, women peace and security including capturing findings and lessons learned from evaluations;
Keep systematic track of noteworthy grantee achievements and communicate to colleagues for possible visibility, such as special features on the country website;
Support knowledge sharing events and identify good and promising models that can be shared widely across grantees and other key stakeholders;
Identify challenges and lessons learned across the grants and contribute to a process of institutional learning through documenting lessons learned and contribution to modification of strategies and programmes;
Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism;

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Inclusive Collaboration;
Stakeholder Engagement;
Leading by Example;

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies

Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
Good knowledge of Results Based Management;
Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, and present findings and recommendations;
Good analytical skills;
Good knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights technical area;
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, Gender is required;
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, including programme design, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
Experience working in the area of Violence Against Women (VAW) is required;
Experience in Women Peace and Security will be an advantage;
Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in programme development and programme writing.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Note:

Please note that applications without a completed and signed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

UN Women Personal History form (P-11) can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment

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If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)