Programme Analyst Vacancy-Job Ref: JKZWUNDP/1511/202076

Programme Analyst Vacancy-Job Ref: JKZWUNDP/1511/202076

Harare (Zimbabwe)

JOB DESCRIPTION
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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 Programme Specialist, Governance and Women’s Political Participation, the Programme Analyst provides programme support for the effective management of the UN Women programme in the CO by contributing in the programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst supports the delivery of the UN Women programme, by analyzing results achieved during implementation and supporting appropriate application of systems and procedures. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society, ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under the portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Governance and Women’s Political Participation

Provide technical inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives related to Governance and Women’s Political Participation

2. Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the Governance and Women’s Political Participation programme

Provide inputs to the annual workplan and budget as required;
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of programme activities;
Coordinate the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
Review and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
Support the training of partners on Results Based Management.
3. Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to project/programme partners

Provide technical support to and oversee the implementation of programme activities with partners;
Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and coordinate and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners as needed.
4. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project

Monitor progress on programme activity, results and indicators;
Monitor the implementation of proposals by responsible partners;
Provide inputs to quarterly reports, donor reports and other reports on outputs and outcomes.
5. Provide technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Governance and Women’s Political Participation programme

Monitor budget implementation and programme activity expenditures and perform budget revisions when required;
Provide inputs to financial reports;
Oversee the work of Programme Associates and Assistants as needed.

6. Contribute to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies

Provide inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
Provide inputs to relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles.
7. Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on Governance and Women’s Political Participation to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country

Provide technical support on inter-agency coordination related activities by providing inputs to background reports and briefs.
8. Provide inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

Provide technical inputs to background documents, briefs and presentations related to Governance and Women’s Political Participation;
Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaigns events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
Provide inputs to the development of knowledge management products on Governance and Women’s Political Participation.
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 and tracking of programme results and finances
Timely organization of events
Timely implementation of advocacy and capacity building activities
Number and quality of knowledge products developed
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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
Good analytical skills
Good knowledge of gender and Governance, and Women’s Political Participation

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