UN WOMEN Jobs - 92317- Programme Analyst, Gender Equality and the Empower

Programme Analyst, Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Myitkyina, MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

03-Aug-2020

Application Deadline :

13-Jul-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Possible to extend

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 Myanmar Country Office is based in Yangon, with offices in the capital Naypyitaw as well as in Mon, Kachin and Rakhine States. Under its Strategic Note 2019-2021, UN Women Myanmar focuses on delivering on the following interlinked programme areas underpinned by support for intergovernmental and normative processes:

Women’s Leadership and Gender Responsive Governance;
Women’s Economic Empowerment;
Women, Peace and Security and Gender in Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction.

Under Gender Responsive Governance, UN Women focuses on strengthening the capacity of the Myanmar national gender machinery at Union and State/Region levels to coordinate and mainstream the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women and on linking women’s civil society organizations with the gender machinery and national and local governance processes. The programme area is mostly implemented through the Promoting Democracy in Myanmar through Gender Responsive Governance project which is funded by the government of Finland.

The programme is implemented at Union level and in two States: Mon and Kachin.

Reporting to the Program Specialist, Gender responsive Governance, the Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in Kachin State by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation.? The Programme Analyst 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.? The Programme Analyst 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 strategies in the area of gender equality and the empowerment of women at State level
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 UN Women programming in Kachin State
Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
Lead the implementation of programme activities;
Support 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 on gender equality and the empowerment of women to project/programme partners at State level
Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products
Maintain relationships with national partners at State level to support implementation and expansion of UN Women programming at State level including in the areas of gender responsive governance and livelihood
Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.
Provide technical and coordination support to State minister for social Welfare, DSW at State level, and Women’s Committees at State, District and Township levels
Provide technical assistance and coordination support to other line ministries within the State governments and local authorities to ensure GEWE commitments are fulfilled
Provide technical support to the drafting of policy positions and speeches on GEWE.

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, outputs and outcomes;
Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports on projects and programs implemented in Kachin State.

Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the UN Women program in Kachin State
Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;
Supervise Programme Associates and Assistant, as needed.

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 gender equality at State level to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Head of Programme on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.
Coordinate relationships with partners at State level to support implementation and expansion of the Governance Programme/Portfolio, raise potential problems and provide solutions;
Represent UN Women at relevant interagency coordination meetings at State level as required and provide technical assistance for gender mainstreaming into development and humanitarian action

Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to UN Women program at state level;
Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on governance.

Competencies

Key Performance Indicators

Timely and quality contributions to programme design and inputs to Strategic Note
Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security
Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes
Relations with partners and stakeholders
Quality reports and timely submission
Regular communication with other agencies and partners
Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives

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 governance, livelihood, women peace and security)
Good knowledge of gender equality and the empowerment of women
Knowledge of livelihood programming is an asset
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
Demonstrated ability to provide technical support
Knowledge and understanding of the Kachin State context is an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

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
At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
Experience working on gender equality and women’s empowerment is required;
Experience working on governance and/or livelihood is an asset
Experience in providing technical and coordination assistance to government, CSOs and development partners is an asset.
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset
Experience working in Kachin State is an asset
Fluency in English and Myanmar is required