Programme Analyst

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Position Title: Programme Analyst
Location: Belgrade
Country: Serbia
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization grounded in the vision of equality as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Its mission is 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. Established to advocate for gender equality, UN Women operates in 12 countries across Europe and Central Asia, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Türkiye, and Ukraine. The organization focuses on analysis, research, and knowledge management to provide evidence-based support to country and regional offices on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women ECARO also develops and manages regional programs and provides policy and technical support to combat violence against women and promote women's economic empowerment.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst position is crucial for supporting the planning, implementation, and management of the UN Women component of the regional programme titled 'EU4 Gender Equality – Women’s Economic Empowerment and Ending Violence Against Women in the Western Balkans.' This role involves contributing to the effective management of the programme by providing substantive inputs to its design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The Programme Analyst will lead the implementation of programme activities, monitor results achieved during implementation, and ensure the appropriate application of systems and procedures. The position requires close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ personnel, government officials, donors, and civil society to ensure successful programme implementation. The Programme Analyst will also contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the areas of ending violence against women (EVAW) and women's economic empowerment (WEE).

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Analyst will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including:

• Contributing technically to the development of programme strategies in EVAW and WEE related to the Joint Programme.
• Providing substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme activities and initiatives.
• Identifying areas for support and intervention related to the programme.
• Offering technical support to the implementation and management of the UN Women component of the Joint Programme.
• Leading the implementation of programme activities and coordinating calls for proposals, including organizing technical review committees and assessing partner capacities.
• Reviewing, coordinating, and monitoring the submission of financial and narrative reports from implementing partners.
• Training partners on Results Based Management and monitoring implementation.
• Providing technical assistance and capacity development to programme partners.
• Maintaining relationships with regional partners to support programme implementation and expansion. 1
• Monitoring progress of implementation activities and finances using results-based management tools. 1
• Drafting reports on monitoring missions, programme results, outputs, and outcomes. 1
• Providing substantive inputs to financial reports and supervising Programme Associates. 1
• Contributing to resource mobilization strategies and preparing relevant documentation for donor meetings and public information events. 1
• Supporting key stakeholders' coordination on EVAW and WEE to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the region. 1
• Developing background documents, briefs, and presentations related to the programme and coordinating advocacy campaigns, events, and knowledge products.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a range of qualifications, including:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required.
• 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 would be an added advantage.
• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills are essential.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, and present findings and recommendations are necessary.
• Knowledge of EVAW and WEE is crucial, along with the ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related area. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A project/programme management certification is considered an added advantage.

Experience:
Candidates must have at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building. Experience specifically in EVAW and WEE is required, as well as experience in implementing EU-funded projects. Additionally, candidates should have experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and donors, and experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is desirable. Proficiency in using computers and office software packages (such as MS Word and Excel) and experience with web-based management systems are also required. Familiarity with modern web-based ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.

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

Additional Notes:
The position may include additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, and whether it is full-time or part-time. It is important to note that UN Women is committed to recruiting internationally and nationally, and the compensation and benefits associated with the position will be detailed in the job offer. The role emphasizes the importance of core values such as respect for diversity, integrity, and professionalism, as well as core competencies including awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues, accountability, creative problem-solving, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and leading by example.