Project Analyst, Women’s Economic Empowerment, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

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 in Georgia supports state and non-state partners towards the achievement of substantive gender equality in Georgia. In line with national and international commitments, UN Women works on the levels of policies and legislation, institutions and grassroots, in order to achieve transformative results for increased gender equality and greater protection of the rights of women and girls.

In September 2019 UN Women Georgia Country Office (CO) with the generous support of the Government of Norway launched a three-year project “Good Governance for Gender Equality in Georgia” (GG4GEG) and with it launched the Office’s work in UN Women corporate thematic area of mainstreaming gender into national planning and budgeting (GNP). The GG4GEG project was extended in July 2021 to cover work under women’s economic empowerment portfolio with the key emphasis on working with gender responsive private sector and supporting women’s increased participation in agritourism and ICT fields.

In order to ensure successful implementation of the GG4GEG/GNP area of work, UN Women plans to hire a Project Analyst, who will work under the direct supervision of the UN Women WEE Programme Analyst, and under the overall guidance of the UN Women Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative. Reporting to the WEE Programme Analyst, the Project Analyst will support the delivery of results under the women’s economic empowerment portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Project Analyst are:

• Work towards timely implementation of relevant parts of UN Women Annual work plans as well as work-plans of cost-share projects in the WEE thematic area;
• Provide substantive inputs to project thematic reports, policy briefs, publications and alike in the area of WEE
• Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme / project proposals and initiatives.
• Provide substantive technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget.
• Draft reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; and contribute to the preparation of donor (external) and UN Women (internal) reports.
• Contribute to the development of tools and knowledge products supporting/resulting from the GG4GEG project implementation.
• Ensure adherence to UN Women objectives, rules, regulations, processes and procedures in the planning and implementation of the GG4GEG project activities.
• Review and coordinate the submission of responsible partners’ financial and narrative reports.
• Support any procurement actions relevant for the project implementation in line with UN Women procurement rules and procedures.
• Coordinate the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners.
• Effectively apply Results Based Management (RBM) principles and tools in design and implementation, monitoring and reporting of programmatic interventions.
• Facilitate relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the WEE programme.
• Identify opportunities for capacity development of partners and facilitate technical/programming support and training to partners as needed.
• Organize and attend GG4GEG events, field missions and draft reports reflecting these monitoring activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

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:

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in gender/women's studies, economics, public administration, international development, law, international relations, MBA or a related field.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience working on gender equality, women’s empowerment and economic issues
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience in entrepreneurship support, e-commerce development, startup acceleration programs, private sector development and alike.
• Experience coordinating and liaising with private sector companies, government agencies, CSOs and/or donors is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken Georgian and English.

Management arrangements:

The consultant will report to and work under direct supervision of UN Women Programme Analyst under the overall guidance of UN Women Georgia Deputy Country Representative.

Application submission package:

• Duly filled in Personal History Form PHF11 that can be downloaded from https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process
• CV;

Application package for the position of Project Analyst on SB4/MIN (80%) level should consist of:

• Download and complete the UN Women Personal History Form (P11)- https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process

• 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.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)