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 on gender equality. UN Women merges the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, supporting member states in implementing standards for gender equality and coordinating gender-related work within the UN. UN Women has a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men in various sectors, including development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization has a strategic plan for 2026-2029 that focuses on systemic outcomes to address the root causes of inequality across four impact areas: women's leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women's roles in peace and security. UN Women Liberia Country Office specifically aims to promote women's human rights and gender equality, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and economic justice for women and girls.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the development, planning, implementation, and management of UN Women interventions focused on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender-Responsive Budgeting. This position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and UN Women teams. The Programme Analyst will provide technical support to implement the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, formulate strategies for scaling up reforms in areas such as the care economy and women's entrepreneurship, and contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets. The role also involves managing the technical implementation of programs, ensuring synergies with other teams, and developing training tools for capacity-building activities. Additionally, the Programme Analyst will support UN Women’s work on Gender-Responsive Budgeting by providing technical expertise to relevant ministries and leading capacity-building sessions. The position requires a proactive approach to contribute to regional and global knowledge networks and communities of practice, ensuring that gender equality and women's empowerment are prioritized in economic policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, including strategy formulation and innovative approaches to enhance UN Women’s work in Liberia.
• Support the formulation of annual work plans and budgets, managing their implementation in line with UN Women’s strategic objectives.
• Manage the technical implementation of programs, ensuring coordination with other teams and monitoring the submission of financial and narrative reports from implementing partners.
• Develop training tools and deliver capacity-building activities for stakeholders to advance the gender equality and women's empowerment agenda.
• Provide technical support to UN Women’s work on Gender-Responsive Budgeting, including guidance to ministries on integrating gender analysis into planning and budgeting processes.
• Lead capacity-building sessions on gender-responsive planning and budgeting for various stakeholders.
• Support resource mobilization efforts for the Women’s Economic Empowerment agenda, including developing strategies and project documents.
• Manage advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts related to Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender-Responsive Budgeting, including developing background documents and representing UN Women in relevant meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, public policies, or a related field is required. A PhD is an asset.
• A first-level university degree combined 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®) would be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in promoting policy reform in gender and economics, GRB, macroeconomic policy, and women’s economic empowerment policies is required.
• Experience in successful development of partnerships, network-building, and resource mobilization is desirable.
• Proficiency in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience with web-based management systems is required.
• Experience coordinating with government agencies and/or donors is desirable.
• Experience working in the UN System is desirable. 1
• Familiarity with modern web-based ERP Systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as economics, social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or public policies. A PhD is considered an asset. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, a project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be advantageous for candidates.

Experience:
Candidates must have at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects focused on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. They should also have at least 2 years of experience in promoting policy reform in areas related to gender and economics, gender-responsive budgeting, macroeconomic policy, and women's economic empowerment policies. Experience in developing partnerships, network-building, and resource mobilization is desirable, along with proficiency in using computers and office software packages. Familiarity with web-based management systems and experience coordinating with government agencies or donors is also beneficial. Experience working within the UN System and knowledge of modern web-based ERP Systems, particularly Oracle Cloud, is a plus.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but English is the mandatory language for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve working with various stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and international partners. The role requires a commitment to UN Women’s values and competencies, including integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment.