Programme Analyst, Women’s Leadership and Gender-Responsive Governance

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for 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 the area of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, with a mission 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. UN Women Ukraine Country Office began its operations in 2015, with its main office in Kyiv and a sub-office in Dnipro. The organization focuses on supporting national, regional, and local partners, including government counterparts and women’s civil society organizations, in advancing gender equality. UN Women has been actively involved in producing evidence and gender analysis, providing technical support to mainstream gender in various strategies, policies, programs, and budgets, and enhancing institutional capacities for gender equality. The organization is currently implementing its Strategic Note 2025-2029, which aligns with UN Women’s Strategic Plan and aims to address priorities related to peace, justice, strong institutions, and inclusive economic recovery. UN Women Ukraine engages in coordination, normative, and operational functions to support the Government of Ukraine and civil society in advancing gender-responsive governance and women’s leadership, particularly in the context of the ongoing challenges posed by the war in Ukraine.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst for Women’s Leadership and Gender-Responsive Governance plays a crucial role in supporting the effective management of UN Women programmes in Ukraine. This position involves contributing to the design, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and administrative support coordination of various programmes. The Programme Analyst is expected to analyze results achieved during implementation and ensure the appropriate application of systems and procedures. The role requires close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors, and civil society to ensure successful programme implementation. The Programme Analyst will contribute technically to the development of programme strategies, provide support for the implementation and management of programmes, and assist in monitoring and reporting on programme activities. This position is vital for advancing women’s leadership and gender-responsive governance in Ukraine, particularly in the context of the ongoing humanitarian and recovery efforts amid the war.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of women’s leadership and gender-responsive governance by providing technical inputs to the design and formulation of programme/project proposals and initiatives.
• Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the women’s leadership and gender-responsive governance programme, including coordinating and monitoring programme activities, reviewing financial and narrative reports from implementing partners, and providing advanced administrative and logistical support.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to project/programme partners, identifying opportunities for capacity building and facilitating technical support and training as needed.
• Monitor progress on programme activities, results, and indicators, providing inputs to quarterly and donor reports.
• Monitor budget implementation and programme expenditures, performing budget revisions when necessary, and overseeing the work of Programme Associates and Assistants.
• Contribute to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies by providing inputs to relevant documentation and maintaining information databases.
• Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on women’s leadership and gender-responsive governance to ensure coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in Ukraine.
• Support advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts by coordinating and organizing advocacy activities, campaigns, and knowledge management products.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization, including leading a team of three personnel.

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 at least one year of relevant work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, operations support, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building. Experience in women’s leadership and gender-responsive governance is desirable, as is experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) is considered an advantage.

Experience:
At least one year of relevant work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, operations support, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building is required. Experience in women’s leadership and gender-responsive governance is desirable, as is experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is considered desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position involves supervisory responsibilities, leading a team of three personnel, including two G6 staff and one National Consultant. The role is full-time and is focused on recruiting nationally within Ukraine. UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and adheres to a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.