Project Analyst

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Overview

Support implementation of justice access programs for women and girls in Gaza.

You have:

• At least 7 years of professional experience in gender justice, women’s access to justice, and elimination of violence against women (EVAW) in conflict-affected settings.
• Professional experience with civil society organizations (CSOs) - notably women-led organizations, particularly those working on access to justice and protection.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated strong coordination and facilitation skills.
• Experience in data collection and tools is desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate within a small team.
• Experience in supporting a team is required.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting, coordinating, and/or facilitating field-based activities, workshops, or sessions.
• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the United Nations (UN) system is desirable.
• Experience in women’s rights issues; knowledge of relevant gender issues in the context of Palestine is an asset.

Contract

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UN Women’s triple mandate, along with its global network and deep policy and programming expertise, continues to endow the Entity with a unique capacity to: (i) support Member States to strengthen global norms and standards for gender equality and women’s empowerment, and mainstream gender perspectives in other thematic areas; (ii) promote coordination and coherence across the UN system to enhance accountability and results for gender equality and women’s empowerment; and (iii) undertake operational activities to support Member States, upon their request, in translating global norms and standards into legislation, policies and strategies at country level. UN Women plays an innovative and catalytic role in the State of Palestine since its inception in 1997 (as UNIFEM). In line with the national priorities, the work of UN Women for the period 2023-2027 is aligned with three of the Palestine United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework’s (UNSDCF) outcomes: • Palestinians have greater access to economic opportunities that are inclusive, resilient, and sustainable, including decent employment and livelihoods opportunities in an empowered private sector. • Palestinians, including the most vulnerable, have equal access to sustainable, inclusive, gender responsive and quality social services, social protection, and affordable utilities. • Palestinian governance institutions, processes, and mechanisms at all levels are more democratic, rights-based, inclusive, and accountable.

Its three-year Strategic Note supports the efforts to achieve measurable results in country in terms of four UN Women global Strategic Plan impacts (2022-2025): (SP Impact 1). Governance and participation in public life; (SP Impact 2). Women’s Economic Empowerment; (SP Impact 3). Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and; (SP Impact 4). Women peace and security, Humanitarian & Disaster Risk Reduction.

In the unique political and social context of the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), UN Women has developed and implemented programs to advance women's rights, including the creation and institutionalization of systems, policies, procedures, and mechanisms for protecting women victims of violence and ensuring equitable access to justice. Building on this foundation through the Sawasya III Joint Programme “Reinforcing Equal Access to Justice for All Palestinians”, UN Women is currently supporting the institutionalization and capacity development of the justice and security sectors in the oPt. Within this framework, UN Women seeks to recruit a highly qualified UNV/Project Assistant for the Security and Justice Sectors, based in Gaza.

Under the overall supervision of UN Women Special Representative and the direct supervision of the UN Women Rule of Law and Protection Specialist, and in close technical coordination with UN Women Programme Analyst in Gaza, the Project Assistant will support the implementation of SAWASYA III joint programme " Reinforcing equal access to justice for all Palestinians " in Gaza.

Under the overall supervision of UN Women Rule of Law and Protection Specialist, and in close technical coordination with UN Women Programme Analyst in Gaza, the Project Analyst will support the implementation of SAWASYA III joint programme Sawasya III - " Reinforcing equal access to justice for all Palestinians " and Shaml Programme: Strengthening the Protection and Leadership of the Furthest Left Behind Women and Girls Survivors of Violence (Shaml): A Pathway to Peace and Security in Gaza.

The assigned UNV will undertake the following tasks, duties and responsibilities:

1) Support Sawasya and Shaml programme partners to ensure efficient and effective implementation of projects: • Support partners with the implementation of programme activities in an efficient and timely manner. • Maintain the project follow-up system for actions and deadlines. • Compile data and prepare draft reports, briefings, success stories and press releases, as requested. • Directly monitor the work of partner organizations and consultants contracted under the two programmes by arranging and/or attending meetings, workshops and activities and keeping open channels of communication and cooperation. • Provide sound advice and support to partners- to ensure optimal use of resources and strengthened coordination and cooperation. • Review and strengthen CSO partners quarterly reports. • Facilitate and strengthen joint discussions and brainstorming amongst Sawasya’s and Shaml’s CSOs partners and beyond. • Provide any other support at the request of the Rule of Law and Protection Specialist- and as needed.

2) Support UN Women’s Rule of Law and Access to Justice Scale Up in Gaza: • Support the rule of law and access to justice surge advisor assignment- by facilitating meetings, data collection and other tasks as needed and requested by the Rule of Law and Protection Specialist. • Develop progress analysis and briefs on the situation of courts, justice institutions and other related topics- at the request of the Rule of Law and Protection Specialist. • Facilitate meetings and brainstorming sessions between CSOs working on the rule of law and protection of women in Gaza- to build an understanding of priorities and needs, and keep abreast of trends, opportunities and challenges facing women’s access to justice, women’s leadership roles in early recovery and good governance in Gaza, and women-led organizations working on access to justice and protection of women. 3) Programme Operations and Administrative support: • Arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings for incoming and outgoing official missions. • Organize workshops, activities and events as well as regular project-site visits. • Assist to develop project work plans (including procurement and financial plans) and provide support for monitoring project budget in terms of expenditures according to the work plan. • Support audit and evaluation missions with coordination, follow up and presentation of information. • Create e-requisitions in Quantum for the programme and register of goods receipt. • Draft formal correspondence, in both Arabic and English. • Maintain proper filing, both soft and hard versions, of programme documents. • Support Sawasya and Shaml communication and visibility efforts in Gaza. • Attend relevant development and humanitarian coordination meetings as requested and provide documented updates on the results of those meetings and the needed follow-up actions. • Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. 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: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UN Women; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UN Women procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UN Women in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UN Women’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in gender justice, women’s access to justice, and elimination of violence against women (EVAW ) in conflict-affected settings. • Professional experience with civil society organizations (CSOs) - notably women-led organizations, particularly those working on access to justice and protection. • Demonstrated strong coordination and facilitation skills. • Excellent communication skills (oral and written). • Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Experience in women’s rights issues; knowledge of relevant gender issues in the context of Palestine is an asset. • Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate within a small team. • Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is an added advantage. • Demonstrated experience in conducting, coordinating, and/or facilitating field-based activities, workshops, or sessions. • Experience in data collection and tools is desirable. • Experience in supporting a team is required. • Knowledge of the United Nations (UN ) system is desirable.

The UN Volunteer will be working in Gaza

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials from home to the site. An initial 6 months contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 8,777.05 including hardship and danger allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health, and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.

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