Programme Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization established in July 2010, created by the United Nations General Assembly as part of the UN reform agenda. Its mission is to advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization has been operational in Afghanistan for two decades, focusing on the unique vulnerabilities faced by Afghan women and girls amidst the country's complex humanitarian crisis. UN Women operates in five sub-offices across Afghanistan, including Balkh, Bamyan, Herat, Kandahar, and Nangarhar, to support coordination, advocacy, and programming efforts at the sub-national level. The organization is committed to ensuring that Afghan women and girls are at the center of the global response to the crisis in Afghanistan, addressing issues such as gender in humanitarian action, ending violence against women, women's economic empowerment, and women's peace and security.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst will report to the Head of Sub-Office and will be responsible for coordinating UN Women Afghanistan's advocacy and programmatic activities at the regional level. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with national partners and stakeholders, monitoring and managing finances and personnel at the field office, and ensuring effective implementation of UN Women’s programs. The Programme Analyst will also participate in cluster meetings, identify emerging gender issues, and support the development of work plans and reports. The position requires a proactive approach to engage with women's civil society and gender equality advocates, facilitating consultations and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of UN Women’s programs in the region. The Programme Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring that the needs of Afghan women and girls are addressed in the organization's programming and advocacy efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guide coordination with provincial partners and stakeholders at the sub-national level, establishing and expanding relationships to support UN Women’s programs.
• Participate in cluster and coordination meetings with UN agencies and partners as directed by the Head of Sub-Office.
• Identify and maintain relationships with women’s civil society and gender equality advocates, facilitating consultations and capacity-building initiatives.
• Coordinate UN Women Afghanistan programs across all thematic areas, advising on political and security scenarios relevant to program implementation.
• Support project planning and implementation in collaboration with field-level partners and the Programme Teams in Kabul.
• Gather inputs for work plans, narrative progress reports, and expenditure status reports.
• Monitor program implementation and expenditure, conducting regular monitoring visits and supporting the collection of human interest stories.
• Manage financial resources, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and disbursement of funds to partners.
• Develop partnerships and resource mobilization strategies, contributing to advocacy campaigns and knowledge management initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences, or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component program interventions with national partners, preferably in related thematic areas.
• Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programs and projects is desirable.
• Proficiency in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems is required.
• Experience with modern web-based ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, or social sciences. 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 is considered an advantage.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component program interventions. Candidates should have experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programs and projects, with a preference for those related to gender equality and women's empowerment. Familiarity with office software and web-based management systems is essential, and experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, along with fluency in Dari and/or Pashto. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication and engagement with local partners and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and is likely to be full-time. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.