Programme Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance the impact of gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. It merges the work of four distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM. The organization is dedicated to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women operates globally, providing leadership and support to member states and building partnerships with civil society and other stakeholders to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into action. The organization is committed to transparency and accountability, and it employs a diverse workforce to reflect the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst position is situated within the Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) of UN Women. This role is crucial for integrating corporate strategy, resources, and performance measurement to enhance decision-making processes that drive the implementation of UN Women’s Strategic Plan. The Programme Analyst will act as the secretariat for Country Office Strategic Notes, collaborating closely with Regional Strategic Planning Specialists and HQ colleagues. The position involves supporting the planning, monitoring, and reporting functions of the Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) and ensuring that all business units within UN Women adhere to the established corporate results architecture. The Programme Analyst will also engage in capacity development and knowledge management related to Results-Based Management (RBM), contributing to the overall effectiveness of UN Women’s strategic planning and reporting processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Analyst will provide technical and coordination support for the secretariat functions of the SPU, managing the strategic planning processes of Country Office Strategic Notes in accordance with the PMR policy. Responsibilities include coordinating strategic planning meetings, documenting key takeaways, and ensuring effective communication among Regional Offices and HQ Divisions. The analyst will maintain and update the strategic planning intranet pages, engage with Independent Evaluation, Audit and Investigation Services to incorporate relevant recommendations into the strategic planning process, and contribute to the quality assurance of Country Office Strategic Notes. Additionally, the role involves supporting the development of training materials for RBM capacity development, managing the RBM community of practice, and coordinating planning, monitoring, and reporting exercises for SPU and SPRED workplans. The incumbent will also perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree) in development-related disciplines, social sciences, political science, development studies, public administration, gender, or related fields. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. The position requires at least two years of relevant experience in international development, particularly in strategic planning and RBM at various levels. Experience in providing technical support to country offices for the development of strategic documents and program management is essential. Familiarity with Common Country Analysis and UN Cooperation Framework is required, along with proficiency in office software packages. Desirable qualifications include experience in developing RBM resources and tools, knowledge management, and working with development institutions.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (master’s degree) in relevant fields such as development studies, social sciences, political science, public administration, or gender studies. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience, emphasizing the importance of formal education in understanding the complexities of international development and gender issues.

Experience:
The Programme Analyst role necessitates a minimum of two years of relevant experience in international development, specifically in strategic planning and RBM. Candidates should have at least one year of experience providing technical support to country offices in developing strategic documents. Experience in program management and familiarity with UN processes and frameworks is also required. Additional desirable experience includes knowledge management and the development of training materials for strategic planning and RBM.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary working language of UN Women. Proficiency in another UN official language is considered desirable, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term appointment, which does not carry any expectancy of renewal or conversion. The role is full-time and may involve collaboration with international teams. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and expects all personnel to adhere to its standards of conduct. Candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.