Programme Analyst, Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment

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.

The UN Volunteer will contribute to the UNDP’s programming on creating high value incomes for women and marginalized youth through high-quality research and advisory services, project development and delivery support, securing a wide range of strategic partnerships with government, donors, NGOs and the private sector. The assignment, inter alia, will contribute to the effective delivery of poverty reduction priorities targeting women.

Under the direct supervision of Team Leader of the Inclusive Growth Unit (previously known as Poverty Reduction and Livelihood Unit), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Regularly research and analyze poverty reduction interventions, needs and priorities with a focus women’s role in economic diversification, sustainability and inclusion; • Assist UNDP in Lao PDR and Government in designing systems for information-sharing and knowledge management in creating high value incomes for women; • Support the preparation of knowledge products, communications, and advocacy tools aimed to strengthen the understanding of UNDP’s work in the area of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment by partners; • Participate in the formulation of new project designs and individual activities in the areas of creative high value incomes for women and marginalized youth, green growth, human development and SDGs; • Support the implementation of the UNDP’s country-level Resource Mobilization Strategy, including by preparing funding proposals, negotiating with multi- and bilateral agencies, private sector entities, providing high-quality donor reporting and donor briefings in the area of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment; • Identify new resource mobilization opportunities, including by collecting and analyzing information on donor funding priorities in the areas of employment, green value chains, livelihoods targeting women and youth in Lao PDR and ASEAN, funding criteria and processes.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

research, project delivery support, partnerships and/or resource mobilization, preferably with a strong focus on gender and women’s economic empowerment.

• Excellent research and analytical skills; • Knowledge of private sector partnerships (businesses, financial institutions) for ensuring sustainability of livelihood interventions would be a strong advantage; • Familiarity working with women’s groups and women-led businesses.

The position will be based in the Vientiane Capital City of Lao PDR with occasional travel to project sites in provinces. Living conditions in Vientiane are good with facilities and products available at affordable prices. Vientiane is a relatively safe place to live in, with violent crime incidents very rare. The biggest hazards relate to traffic accidents, hence utmost care should be exerted when in traffic, especially when riding a motorbike. There is a wide range of housing options in Vientiane located within easy reach of the office. Houses or apartments are usually of good standards. All basic commodities can be bought in Vientiane and its immediate vicinity. When travelling within the province or project site, staff will experience more hardship due to lack of infrastructure. Accommodation during site visits will be basic guest houses or homestays.