Programme Analyst

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 79,860 USD and 108,470 USD.

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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.

Reporting to the UN Women Morocco Representative, the Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the country office by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates programme delivery by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations teams, UN Women HQ staff, government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under the portfolio of Gender Responsive Governance and National Planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of governance and national planning

• Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives.
• Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme.

1. Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the governance and national planning 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.

1. Provide technical assistance and capacity development to the programme partners

• Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the governance and national planning programme;
• Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.

1. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project

• Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results-based management tools.
• Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results, outputs, and outcomes.
• Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.

1. Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the governance and national planning programme

• Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary.
• Provide substantive inputs to financial reports.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of programme/project staff and consultants working as part of the technical assistance team.

1. 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.

1. Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on gender responsive governance and national planning and financing for gender equality to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country

• Provide substantive technical support to the Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.

1. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to governance and national planning.
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products.
• Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on governance and national planning.

IV. Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and quality inputs to programme design
• Timely and quality inputs to workplans and budgets
• Adherence to UN Women standards and rules
• Timely monitoring, tracking and reporting of programme results and finances
• Timely implementation of advocacy and capacity building activities
• Number and quality of knowledge products developed

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

• Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills

• 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 governance, national planning, public finance and/or governance and national planning
• Ability to identify and analyze trends and opportunities to fundraising

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
• Experience in governance, national planning and/or gender responsive budgeting is an asset;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in French and English is required
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset;
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

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