Programme Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in promoting gender equality. UN Women works globally to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men. The organization operates in multiple countries, including Bangladesh, where it supports the government in implementing international commitments to gender equality and women's human rights. UN Women collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society, women's organizations, youth, UN agencies, and donors, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst position at UN Women in Bangladesh is focused on providing programmatic support for the effective management of the Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) portfolio. The role involves contributing to the design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in public spaces, workplaces, and educational institutions. The Programme Analyst will analyze results achieved during program implementation and ensure the appropriate application of systems and procedures. This position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including the program and operations team, UN Women regional office and HQ staff, government officials, multi and bilateral donors, and civil society organizations. The overarching goal of the EVAW program is to create an environment where women, girls, and sexual minorities can exercise their rights and live free from discrimination, violence, and harmful norms. The Programme Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the EVAW program and projects, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s strategic objectives in Bangladesh.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute technically to the development of program strategies in the area of EVAW by providing technical inputs to the design and formulation of program/project proposals and initiatives related to EVAW.
• Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the EVAW program, including inputs to the annual workplan and budget, coordinating and monitoring program activities, organizing technical review committees, and training partners on Results Based Management.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to project/program partners, overseeing the implementation of program activities and identifying opportunities for capacity building.
• Monitor progress on program activities, results, and indicators, providing inputs to quarterly and donor reports.
• Monitor budget implementation and program activity expenditures, performing budget revisions as required, and overseeing the work of Programme Associates and Assistants.
• Contribute to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies by analyzing and maintaining information and databases.
• Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on the EVAW program to ensure coherence and alignment with other partners in Bangladesh.
• Support advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts by coordinating and supporting the organization of advocacy activities, campaigns, and knowledge products.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage. Candidates should possess strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, as well as knowledge of Results Based Management and the ability to gather and interpret data effectively.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, or international development. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be considered. A project/programme management certification is advantageous.

Experience:
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in development program/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building is required. Experience in the prevention and response to ending violence against women is desirable, as is experience coordinating with government agencies and/or donors.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Bangla is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable, enhancing the candidate's profile for international collaboration.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of UN Women programs. The role may require international collaboration and engagement with diverse partners. UN Women emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.