Planning and Coordination Analyst

Contract

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Non-family duty station

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Representative, and in close collaboration with the Head of Programme/Deputy Head of Office, the Planning and Coordination Analyst will be responsible for strengthened accountability of results for gender equality and women's empowerment, enhanced efficiencies, improved coherence, and joint action through better coordination between UN agencies, the government and development partners.

1. Provide support to the Country Representative in strategic planning for the Myanmar Country Office

Provide substantive inputs on the formulation of concept notes for UN Women's intervention areas; as well as the office’s strategic note; Provide inputs to the development of country programming processes and products, including the including the annual workplan, strategic note, and programme/ project documents, the preparation of United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and other UN system joint programming documents; Follow up on required action/outstanding issues and report on outcome/ result. Alert the Country Representative/ CO on critical issues to be addressed.

2. Provide technical support to the Country Representative and Country Office on inter-agency coordination

Provide technical support to joint inter-agency UN planning processes and similar exercises; Prepare briefing materials for the CO on issues to be discussed in the UN and other events and meetings; Prepare background materials and analysis for the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) and the UN Country Team (UNCT) and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) on the gender dynamics and opportunities to support inclusive engagement of women in the development assistance provided by the UNCT and the humanitarian response supported by the HCT; Provide technical support to UNCT in monitoring and reporting and prepare analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women’s programme experiences, as necessary; Act as Secretary of the Gender Coordination Bodies chaired or co-chaired by UN Women, including the UNCT Gender Theme Group and the GEWE Development Partner Group and support the work of UN Women as co-facilitator of the GEWE Non Sector Coordination Group under the Myanmar Development Assistance Coordination Unit (DACU).

3. Provide technical support to the development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts

Provide support in managing activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/ donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for UN Women programmes and joint UN system programmes; Prepare background documents and analysis for the Country Representative to forge and implement strategic partnerships to increase outreach on UN Women’s work in-country; Provide support to development partners and national counterparts on implementation of key UN frameworks and conventions on gender equality; Provide network and capacity development to partner Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders, as necessary; Support the CO engagement with Civil Society and the engagement of CSOs and government partners with gender-focused inter-governmental processes such as Beijing + 25, CEDAW and the Commission on Status of Women.

4. Provide advocacy and communication support to the Myanmar Country Offices

Update the CO Annual Communication Strategy, develop content and ensure proper management/ monitoring of the CO website and social media channels; Coordinate and implement advocacy campaigns on issues related to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE), with a specific focus on International Women’s Day, the GenerationEquality Campaign and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence; Participate in and contribute to policy dialogues around gender equality and the empowerment of women, as necessary.

5. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing

Provide support to the development and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned; ensure incorporation into programme planning; Contribute to capacity-building exercises, as necessary.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Judgement and Decision-making Knowledge Sharing Leadership Managing Performance Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Vision Working in Teams

Progressively responsible work experience in coordination, development /humanitarian project support, monitoring and evaluation and capacity building is an asset Knowledge of gender equality and women´s empowerment required Demonstrated experience in the inter-agency coordination across the development-humanitarian nexus and coordination with the international development partners, civil society and government Demonstrated experience in advocacy, communication and knowledge management Excellent writing, reporting, and analytical skills Previous experience with UN Women and other UN Agencies and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including CSOs, (I)NGOs, etc. an advantage.

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. One-third of Myanmar’s total perimeter of 1,930 km (1,200 miles) forms an uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country has an estimated population of 51 million people. Myanmar's capital city is Naypyidaw and its largest city is Yangon. The country is ethnically diverse. Most of them are Buddhists. Temperatures in Myanmar can vary from place to place. In general, the Myanmar climate is hot throughout the year, with temperatures averaging 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. In the months of March, April, and May the weather in Myanmar can be very hot and humid, especially around the coastal regions. This increase in temperature is caused by the onset of the rainy season. Despite the hot temperatures, there are areas that can be quite pleasant. The interior areas such as Inle Lake and Bagan can be quite a bit cooler than the coastal regions. The mountainous areas can also be cooler as they have a much higher altitude.

The security situation in Myanmar is currently volatile and unpredictable. Acts of violence by both parties of the conflict can occur anywhere, anytime and a further deterioration of the security situation is possible. Although the supplies have been limited and pricy, the situation is changing rapidly and a wider range of accommodation options are becoming available. There are some private real state agents with Websites. There are also real estate agents who have been helping UN staff to find housing.