Programme Analyst
Job Code Title : Programme Analyst*
Organization : United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the
Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN)
Classified Grade : NO-B
Direct supervisor : Representative, UNWOMEN MCO
Duty Station : Thimpu, Bhutan
Type of Contract : Fixed Term
No. of positions : One
Duration : One Year (Renewable)
*Open to Bhutanese Nationals only
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This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex with an approach to have a workforce which reflects diversity and gender balance, to promote equal opportunities. UN does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS status. All selections are based on merit.
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II. Organizational Context
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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.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the UNWOMEN Representative (MCO), the Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the MCO 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.
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III. Functions and key results expected
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Summary of Key Functions:
1. Programme Development and Management
· Contributes substantively to the analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to the UNW country office programme planning.
· Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
· Participates in the design and formulation of programme initiatives translating UNW’s priorities into local interventions and ensuring substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches.
· Helps ensure quality of programme/projects design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
· Conducts field visits to supervise, coordinate and monitor field level activities of portfolio.
2. Inter-Agency Coordination Support
3. Strategic partnerships building and resource mobilization Support
4. Advocacy support and facilitation of knowledge building and management
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IV. Impact of Results
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The key results of this post directly impact on the ability of UN Women to effectively lead, manage, monitor and oversee UN Women’s programs and related operations in the country. This impact should lead to enhancing the visibility and image of UN Women as an effective leader on gender equality and women’s rights and empowerment within the country.
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IV. Competencies
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CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES
· Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
· Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
· Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
· Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
· Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
· Development and Innovation:Take charge of self-development and take initiative
· Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
· Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
· Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others
· Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
· Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
· Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
· Ability to establish and maintain broad strategic networks and partnerships with UN agencies and other international partners to promote partnership and build alliances to advance organizational interests and competencies
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V. Recruitment Qualifications
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Education:
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Master’s Degree in Economics, Gender studies, Human Rights Social Sciences or related field.
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Experience:
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Minimum 2 years relevant experience at the national or international level working with development projects including hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects in the field of gender and human rights of women.
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Language Requirements:
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Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of official national language essential.
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Interested applicants should apply for the vacancy, using the :
- Application for the position.
- “Personal History Form - P 11”
- Latest CV.
Application to this vacancy should be sent to jobs.india@unwomen.org. Please insert Vacancy Announcement Number in the Subject of the E-mail. Applications without the Vacancy Number or with the incorrect Vacancy Number will not be accepted. Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.
NOTE : Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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