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Job Title:    Program Analyst, LEAP
program

Organization: United
Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host Organization: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
(UNWomen)

Duty Station:
Uganda

 

About US:

The United Nations
Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through
volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly
motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and
promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered
by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the
UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

 

Job Summary:  Reporting to Programme Management Specialist
Adjumani, and under the over all supervision of the UN Women Country
Representative, the Programme Officer contributes to the effective management
of the LEAP programme in the UN Women Adjumani Office by providing substantive
inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The
Programme Officer guides and facilitates the delivery of UN Women programmes by
monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate
application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.
The Programme Officer works in close collaboration with the programme and
operations team, UN Women HQ personnel, Government officials, multi and
bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme
implementation under portfolio.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Contribute
technically to the development of programme strategies in the LEAP Programme.

·       
Provide
substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project
proposals and initiatives,

·       
Identify
areas for support and intervention related to the programme.

Provide substantive
technical support to the implementation and management of the LEAP Programme.

·       
Provide
technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget,

·       
Lead the
implementation of programme activities,

·       
Coordination
of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical
review committees, and capacity assessment of partners,

·       
Review,
coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and
narrative reports,

·       
Support
training of partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.

Provide technical
assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners.

·       
Coordinate
and provide technical support in the implementation of the LEAP programme
activities; develop technical knowledge products,

·       
Build
and maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and
expansion of the LEAP programme,

·       
Identify
opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/
programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.

Provide technical
inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project.

·       
In
collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Programme
Specialist Humanitarian Action, – collect, compile, analyse and share periodic
data/ information on programme performance to inform continued programme
efficiency and effectiveness,

·       
Provide
analytic and strategic inputs to the Country office plans to ensure the GE/HA
specific issues are effectively addressed,

·       
Collect
and compile program activity information, evaluating progress toward
achievement of work plans and related program outcomes,

·       
Ensure
that aggregate reports are regularly prepared and submitted on time,

·       
Monitor
progress of implementation of activities and finances using results-based
management tools,

·       
Draft
reports on monitoring missions, programme results, outputs and outcomes,

·       
Provide
substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.

Provide substantive
technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the LEAP
Programme.

·       
Monitor
budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary,

·       
Provide
substantive inputs to financial reports.

Provide substantive
inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.

·       
Provide
substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain
information and databases,

·       
Prepare
relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing
notes, speeches, and donor profiles,

·       
Participate
in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

Provide technical
support to inter-agency coordination on the LEAP Programme to achieve coherence
and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country.

·       
Provide
substantive technical support to the Program Management Specialist on
inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and
briefs.

Provide substantive
inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts.

·       
Develop
background documents, briefs and presentations related to the LEAP Programme,

·       
Coordinate
and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge
products,

·       
Coordinate
the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on the
LEAP.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the UN Volunteers Program Analyst, LEAP program job must hold 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 in combination with two additional years of
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree.

·       
A
project/programme management certification would be an added advantage

·       
At least
two years of progressively responsible work experience in development
programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation,
donor reporting and capacity building.

·       
Experience
in promoting the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment in
refugee response, disaster contexts and emergency situations is an asset.

·       
Experience
of working in West Nile or Northern Uganda, including in refugee hosting
districts is an asset

·       
Experience
coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.

·       
Area of
expertise: Development programme management, Monitoring and evaluation, Gender
equality and the advancement of women

·       
Good
programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.

·       
Good
knowledge of Results Based Management

·       
Ability
to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, and present findings
and recommendations.

·       
Good
analytical skills

·       
Good
knowledge of IASC Guidelines on Gender in Humanitarian Action, Gender and Age
Markers SCR 1325, Sendai Framework on DRR, and CEDAW

·       
Ability
to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising.

·       
Language
skills: English(Mandatory),
Level – Fluent

·       
Age: 25 years and above

 

Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation,
Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity,
Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity,
Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who
wish to join the United Nations Volunteers UNV in this capacity should apply
online at the link below.

 

Click Here

 

Deadline: 18^th March 2021

 

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