UN WOMEN Jobs - 83714- Programme Analyst – Women Peace and Security (WPS)

Programme Analyst – Women Peace and Security (WPS) - Open to PNG National ONLY

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Port Moresby, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

25-Mar-2019

Application Deadline :

12-Mar-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-9

Duration of Initial Contract :

One (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.

In February 2018 an earthquake measuring 7.5 affected several Highlands provinces in Papua New Guinea. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in SHP, causing over 150 known deaths and affecting half a million people. The impact of earthquake along with communal tensions affected delivery of life-saving assistance. Since the earthquake, UN Women has been facilitating access to the support and services for women at risk or experiencing sexual or gender based violence. As part of the emergency response, UN Women has also established a system of Community Mobilisers to set up 10 women and children’s learning, empowerment and protection (LEP) centers in 7 most affected LLGs in Hela and Southern Highland Provinces. This community infrastructure will be the basis of the peace building work in Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces.

In November 2018, UN Women in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and International Organization for Migration (IOM), secured funding from UN Peace Building Support Office (PBSO) to work together on a joint Gender and Youth Promotion initiative with a focus on increasing women’s influence in peace processes and changing the behaviours leading to tribal conflict. It will test out promising practices that have already been developed in other parts of the country to reduce tribal violence. The project will also pilot and test effective ways of building peace through strengthening the voices of women and youth in existing peace building mechanisms. This program is designed to be catalytic as it will enable the three agencies to map out conflicts through an online mapping tool such as the PNG Community Response Map or Safety Pin mobile phone app. It is anticipated that by the completion of the project; partners would have reduced the level of fighting in selected sites and fostered and sustained women and youth in inclusive peace-building in the Highlands, building an enabling environment for longer term development outcomes.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Representative, with direct supervision from the National Programme Specialist, the Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the CO by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. S/he guides and facilitates the delivery of UN Women programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. She/he works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Gender and Youth Promotion Initiative:

Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme.

Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Women, Peace and Security programme:

Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
Lead the implementation of programme activities;
Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.

Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners:

Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products
Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Women, Peace and Security programme;
Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.

Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project:

Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools;
Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes;
Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.

Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the thematic area/Women, Peace and Security programme:

Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;
Supervise field-based Consultants under the project.

Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies:

Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles;
Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on Women, Peace and Security to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country:

Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.

Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to Women, Peace and Security;
Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on Women, Peace and Security.

Competencies

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and quality substantive inputs programme strategies and activities;
Timely and quality substantive inputs to workplans and budgets;
Adherence to UN Women standards and rules;
Timely monitoring and tracking of programme results and finances;
Relationship with partners and stakeholders;
Timely organization of events;
Quality of knowledge and advocacy products.

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

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 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, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required;
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
Experience in the Women, Peace and Security area is an asset;
Experience in any of these areas will be an added advantage: peace building, community peace building in post conflict countries, humanitarian areas or Gender equality.
Experience in supervising staff is an added advantage
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.

Language:

Fluency in English and TokPsin is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset;
Fluency in at least one of the languages in the Highlands of PNG is essential.