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Job Title:        Programme
Analyst, Gender Statistics

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

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Programme
Specialist

Grade: NO-B

About US:

The United Nations
Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), grounded in
the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works
for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment
of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and
beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and
security. UN Women provides support to Member States’ efforts and priorities in
meeting their gender equality goals and for building effective partnerships
with Government, civil society and other relevant actors.

Job Summary:  The Programme Analyst, Gender Statistics
actively contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the
CO by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation,
implementation and evaluation.  S/he
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.  She/he works in close collaboration with the
programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi
and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme
implementation under portfolio.    

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

 Actively contribute technically to the
development of programme strategies in the area of gender statistics

• 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 gender statistics programme
• Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
• Lead the implementation of programme activities;
• Lead the 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;
• Train 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
  programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products
• Maintain relationships with national partners to support
  implementation and expansion of the gender statistics 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

• Keenly monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances
  using results-based management tools;
• Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, 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 gender
statistics programme

• Regularly monitor budget implementation and make budget
  re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
• Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;
• Supervise Programme Associates and Assistant.

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 gender statistics to achieve coherence
and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country

• Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and
  Deputy Representative 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
  gender statistics
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings,
  workshops and knowledge products;
• Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies,
  and products on gender statistics

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and quality substantive inputs programme strategies and
  activities;
• Timely and quality substantive inputs to workplans and budgets;
• Adherence to UN Women standards and rules;
• Timely monitoring and tracking of programme results and finances;
• Relationship with partners and stakeholders;
• Timely organization of events;
• Quality of knowledge and advocacy products.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations UN Women Programme
  Analyst, Gender Statistics job placement should hold 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 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
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in
  development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and
  evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
• Experience in the gender statistics is an asset;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or
  donors is an asset.
• Language: Fluency
  in English is required. Knowledge of the other UN official working
  language is an asset; Knowledge of any of the official languages of Uganda
  is an asset.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional
Competencies

• 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 statistics in general and gender statistics in
  particular
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to
  fundraising

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations
Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in the
aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link
below. Please further review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.

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Deadline: 2^nd August 2019

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