Monitoring and Reporting Analyst for United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) project Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus (II phase)

Contract

This is a SB-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Service Board / Service Contract. It is normally only for nationals. More about SB-4 contracts.

Background

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 Country Office in Georgia has been implementing its Strategic Note (2021-2025), under which one of the priority areas is women’s economic empowerment, with specific focus on women living in rural areas and marginalized women with multiple disadvantages. With financial support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Austrian Development Agency, and in close cooperation with UN Women ECA Regional Office, UNCTs in Armenia and Azerbaijan, governmental and civil society partners in all three countries, UN Women implements a multi-year project “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus” (WEESC) – the first phase 2017-2021 and the second phase 2021-2024. The project goal is to increase economic security and improve access to livelihood and development opportunities for women, particularly the poorest and most excluded in the South Caucasus countries. The project outputs are informed by relevant international commitments to women’s empowerment, and directly linked to the existing agreements between UN Systems and the governments of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The project goals aim at contributing to national priorities and various national plans, that underline the importance of gender mainstreaming in development.

Reporting to Programme Specialist, Monitoring and Reporting Analyst (based in the UN Women Country Office in Tbilisi, Georgia) will support the Programme Specialist in monitoring and reporting UN Women interventions under the above-mentioned project as well as broader WEE portfolio in all three countries. She/he will work in close collaboration with the programme and operations team in Georgia, Responsible Parties in Armenia and Azerbaijan and relevant UN Women staff in the Regional Office (Istanbul) and HQ (New York), Government officials, representatives of the project’s donors, other multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society in target countries ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation and achievement of planned results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Reporting Analyst under the overall supervision of WEESC Programme Analyst will carry out the following functions:

• Together with the UN Women Programme Specialist to ensure that progress is made in achieving WEESC goals and objectives in line with the project document and UN Women Georgia Country Office’s Strategic Note
• Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions as necessary
• Work towards timely implementation of the detailed annual work plans together with project partners and beneficiaries
• Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using the results-based management tools
• Organize and attend field missions and draft reports on monitoring missions
• Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) among all staff members through communication, training, learning and development activities
• Draft reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; and contribute to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports
• Ensure adherence to project objectives, rules, regulations, processes and procedures in the planning and implementation of project activities
• Contribute to the selection of international and national consultants/companies and preparation of procurements and contracting packages in line with the work plans and UN Women rules and guidelines
• Supervise project staff, national and international consultants working in the frameworks of the WEESC
• Review and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports
• Draft and coordinate the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of programmatic interventions in the area of women’s economic empowerment (WEE)
• Keep updated a mapping of main stakeholders/ partners in the field in the WEESC target regions in the three countries
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products
• Coordinate the development/ expansion of knowledge management strategies, methodologies, and products on WEE
• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the WEESC and contribute to their dissemination
• Collect and maintain data for country, regional and global corporate reports, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations
• Support the CO while conducting evaluations and coordinate the completion of management responses to the UN Women Global Accountability and Tracking of Evaluation Use (GATE)
• Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events
• Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing
• Ensure proper maintenance of the documentation and filing system
• Perform other relevant duties as required

Competencies

Corporate:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Is familiar with UN system.

Technical/Functional:

• Proficiency in IT skills demonstrated
• Proficiency in English and Georgian demonstrated
• Sound knowledge of gender equality and WEE issues
• Proficiency in academic writing and reporting demonstrated
• Knowledge and understanding of UN WOMEN administrative procedures and functions will be an asset
• Familiarity with results-based management and human rights-based programming will be an asset.

Behavioral:

• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment demonstrated
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to approach work with energy, commitment and a positive, constructive attitude
• Resourceful in finding solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Background:

• University degree (Master’s) in social sciences, gender studies or related field;

Relevant work experience:

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in project / programme management and implementation; Experience in collecting and analyzing data;
• Experience working with International Organizations will be an asset;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken Georgian and English

Application package for the position of Monitoring and Reporting Analyst for Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus (II phase) Project on SB4-Mid level should consist of:

• Duly filled in Personal History Form PHF11 that can be downloaded from https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi6r4rrz-TxAhX-_7sIHT4PBFYQFjAAegQIAxAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unwomen.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fheadquarters%2Fattachments%2Fsections%2Fabout%2520us%2Femployment%2Fun-women-p11-personal-history-form.doc%3Fla%3Den%26vs%3D2740&usg=AOvVaw0wb8LEBgzBKNhq24ugtVuE
• CV
• Motivation Letter.

How to Submit the Application:

• Download and complete the UN Women Personal History Form (P11)- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi6r4rrz-TxAhX-_7sIHT4PBFYQFjAAegQIAxAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unwomen.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fheadquarters%2Fattachments%2Fsections%2Fabout%2520us%2Femployment%2Fun-women-p11-personal-history-form.doc%3Fla%3Den%26vs%3D2740&usg=AOvVaw0wb8LEBgzBKNhq24ugtVuE
• Merge your UN Women Personal History Form (P11), CV and Motivation Letter into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded.
• Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement).
• Click 'Apply Now' button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click 'Submit Application;'
• Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above).
• You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.

Notes:

• UN Women retains the right to contact references directly. Due to the large numbers of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.