Gender in Humanitarian Action Programme and Coordination 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. 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 in their efforts to implement international standards on gender equality and women's human rights. In Bangladesh, UN Women collaborates with various stakeholders, including the government, civil society, and women's organizations, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly in the context of the Rohingya humanitarian crisis. The organization focuses on strengthening national structures for gender mainstreaming, preventing violence against women, and promoting women's access to safe work and resilience building in the face of climate change and humanitarian crises.

Job Overview:
The Gender in Humanitarian Action Programme and Coordination Analyst plays a crucial role in coordinating gender-focused humanitarian action programming in Cox's Bazar, particularly in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis. This position involves overseeing the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) projects and gender-responsive climate action and disaster risk reduction initiatives. The Analyst will work closely with national partners, stakeholders, and UN Women teams to ensure effective implementation of projects, monitor progress, and provide technical support. The role requires collaboration with various actors, including government officials and civil society organizations, to align gender equality priorities with humanitarian responses. The Analyst will also engage in inter-agency coordination and contribute to the GiHA Chapter's activities, ensuring that gender considerations are integrated into all aspects of humanitarian action in Cox's Bazar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and coordination support to humanitarian action planning and strategies, including inputs to annual plans and resource mobilization.
• Support the implementation and management of humanitarian action projects, ensuring alignment with strategic documents and effective budget management.
• Provide technical support and capacity development for partners, facilitating training and initiatives on gender-responsive humanitarian action.
• Monitor and report on project activities, results, and finances, ensuring compliance with results-based management tools.
• Coordinate the GiHA Chapter's activities, facilitating meetings and contributing to national GiHA work planning processes.
• Advocate for knowledge management and communication on GiHA, documenting best practices and supporting cross-learning initiatives.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in gender/women's studies, public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, social sciences, 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®, is considered an asset. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of gender issues in humanitarian contexts and possess the ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder discussions and training.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in relevant fields such as gender/women's studies, public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, or social sciences. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may suffice. A project management certification is advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires at least two years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or sub-national level in development and/or humanitarian program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting. Experience in gender equality programming in humanitarian settings is essential, along with a background in managing projects implemented by local women-led organizations. Familiarity with inter-agency coordination mechanisms in humanitarian crises is also required, and experience in the Rohingya refugee response is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Bengali is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Chittagonian or Rohingya is considered an asset, enhancing communication with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, and involves full-time engagement with responsibilities that include leading a small team. The role may require international collaboration and adherence to UN Women’s policies and standards of conduct. Candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful environment for all employees.