UNDP Programme Analyst - Women Peace and Security Jobs in Uganda

UNDP Programme Analyst - Women Peace and Security Jobs in Uganda

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. UN Women provides support to Member States’ efforts and priorities in meeting their gender equality goals and for building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women operationalizes this through Flagship Programming Initiatives (FPIs) developed to achieve transformative results for gender equality and women empowerment.

The FPIs respond to the expanded agenda for Beijing+20 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The main objective of UN Women’s support to Government under Peace and Security is to facilitate Women’s contribution to sustainable peace and see to it that Women contribute to and benefit from prevention of conflict and disaster.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Women, Peace and Security

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 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 and Humanitarian Action programmes;

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

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.

Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Women,

Peace and Security programme

Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;

Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;

Supervise Programme Associates.

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 Women Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action 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 and Humanitarian Action;

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 and Humanitarian Action.

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 Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action

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 Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action is essential;

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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 29th March 2019

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Programme Analyst - Women Peace and Security Jobs in Uganda

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