Livelihoods Programme Analyst

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women 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. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. UN Women focusses on supporting national and subnational efforts to increase women’s participation in decision making and leadership as well as in elected offices.

Under the overall guidance from the Country Representative and Deputy Representative, the International UNV will report to the WEE Programme Manager, and will undertake the following tasks: • Support the implementation of ongoing programmatic initiatives with a specific focus on the Joint Programmes. • Contribute to the development of new WEE Programme initiatives. • Support partnership development with other UN agencies, experts, government institutions and civil society organizations ensuring timely and efficient delivery of inputs related to the assigned portfolio. • Support Programme/projects monitoring and evaluation according to results-based management requirements. • Support policy analysis and research and identify entry points for strengthening UN Women’s programming in women’s economic empowerment. • Support annual reporting processes in relation to the UN Women. • Participate in UN Women coordination meetings and in particular the Inclusive Growth, Environment and Social Protection Outcome Groups. • Support collection of data and analysis and research. • Support relevant, high-impact advocacy activities and campaigns with key partners of the UN Joint Programme. • Collect knowledge on current and emerging trends by gathering relevant information on programmes, projects, strategies, approaches, and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices at regional and global level. • Participate in program monitoring visits at the field level and help to prepare reports • Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers Programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write- ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning Communication • Flexibility • Accountability • Communication • Empowering Others • Integrity • Planning and organizing • Self-Management

• Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in program development and proposal writing. • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 3 years) in the areas of WEE in developing countries required. • Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others. • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills. • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team. • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences. • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Afghanistan is a hardship duty station with a volatile security. Living and working conditions for UN volunteers in UNWOEMN are like the living conditions of all other internationally recruited staff members. UN volunteers are provided with safe accommodation in compounds in each region, with good infrastructure and amenities. Generally speaking, stringent security measures are in place throughout the country and UN volunteers as other UN staff, are limited in all Afghan duty stations when it comes to movement, walking is not allowed. The movement is done inside the “green box” (only) only in armored vehicles driven by national qualified UN drivers. UNV volunteers serving in Afghanistan must be prepared to endure the challenges associated with a crisis environment. Afghanistan is a non-family duty station and accommodation is limited to selected UN approved, MORSS+ compliant premises (MORSS = UN Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards). The UNDP Security section provides these guidelines during the initial security briefing upon arrival in the mission area. Volunteers will firstly arrive in Kabul, where they will stay a few days up to two weeks before transferring to the regional offices. In Kabul, accommodation is provided in UNOCA which may be in containers. These accommodations are furnished with necessities. In the provinces, UN personnel may be confined to guess houses; in most of the regions, both electricity and water are readily available, although water can sometimes run low because of severe droughts in the last couple of years. Most guesthouses have secured water (e.g., through a well in the compound) and generators in the event of power failure. Some degree of medical service is provided in all UN duty stations in Afghanistan. Contact with and outreach to the local community is usually limited. Many places are off limits, and the choice of recreational facilities are very poor. For all these reasons, bringing a stock of books, DVDs/VCDs, computer games, etc., is highly recommended. Living allowances are paid in US$ at the end of each month, but bank transfers by UNDP to accounts abroad are possible. Afghanistan is a unique country. It requires more stamina, commitment, and flexibility than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in hazardous and harsh conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort are essential.