UN WOMEN Jobs - 86451- Programme Analyst, Gender Statistics

Programme Analyst, Gender Statistics

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Kampala, UGANDA

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

02-Sep-2019

Application Deadline :

02-Aug-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 Year

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 Government of Uganda developed priority gender equality indicators to measure and report on gender equality progress under the Sustainable Development Goals, the National Development Plan II, and the Vision 2040. According to the Plan for National Statistics Development the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is required to produce gender statistics to inform policy making, programme implementation from a gender perspective. UN Women Uganda is pathfinder country in a global flagship programme entitled “Making every women and girl count” funded by DFID, Embassy of Sweden in Kampala and the Gates Foundation among other donors. The programme seeks to promote the production, analysis and use of gender statistics to enhance gender response planning, budgeting and reporting by Government of Uganda.

Reporting to the 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 statistics
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 gender statistics

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.

2. 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 gender statistics programme;
Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.

3. 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.

4. Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the gender statistics programme

Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;
Supervise Programme Associates and Assistant.

5. 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.

6. Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on gender statistics 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.

7. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

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

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.

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

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 statistics in general and gender statistics in particular
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field 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.
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 gender statistics is an asset;
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.

Language Requirements:

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