UN Women Vacancy for Programme Analyst

Assignment country: Nepal
Expected start date: 01/05/2025
Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UN Women
Type: Onsite
Expected end date: 30/11/2025
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Kathmandu

Details

Mission and objectives

The Government of Nepal has adopted important normative frameworks for women’s human rights, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, and UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820. These commitments are enshrined in the Constitution of Nepal and efforts are being taken to ensure that all laws and policies conform with the constitutional provisions on gender equality.

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.
Established by General Assembly resolution 64/289 of 2 July 2010 on system-wide coherence, with a mandate to assist the Member States and the United Nations system to progress more effectively and efficiently towards the goal of achieving gender equality, women’s empowerment, and upholding women’s rights, UN Women’s global programmatic priorities for the period 2018-2022 are: (a) a comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms, policies and standards on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls is strengthened and implemented; (b) women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems; (c) women have income security, decent work, and economic autonomy; (d) all women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence; and (e) women

Context

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (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 all genders as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates the efforts of the United Nations System to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of national priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with government, Civil Society Organisations (CSO)and other relevant actors.

Under the framework of the current UN Women Nepal Country Office (NCO) Strategic Note (SN) 20232027, UN Women in Nepal continues its work to strengthen women’s leadership and participation in national and local level decision making processes, empower economically by supporting women, especially those from the most vulnerable and excluded groups, promote environmental sustainability, climate and disaster resilience and transform gender discriminatory social norms and end harmful practices for inclusive and transformative human development.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Expert will:

Provide programme development and management for Gender Responsive and Inclusive Governance (GRIG)related Initiative:

• Coordinate programme implementation with the executing/partner agencies: support implementation of a project, entering project functions into UN Women’s online financial and programme management systems, finalization of contribution agreement, determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises and closure of project upon reporting and review.
•  Provide oversight and quality assurance for all knowledge products, research studies, training packages, communication and advocacy materials developed under the Storytelling Initiative.
•  Conduct financial and substantive monitoring of the project partners, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure that all exceptions are reported timely in consultation with the supervisor.
•  Provide inputs to UN Women quarterly and annual reports.
• Preparation for unofficial donor report of the Government of Finland
• Monitor and evaluate programme activities and evaluation reports. Exchange findings, experiences, lessons learned and new methods with partners.
•  Participate in and contribute to the budget planning and ensure the compliance and the optimal appropriation of allocated programme funds.
•  Conduct monitoring of field interventions in close collaboration with other programme colleagues and partner organizations/service providers, particularly focusing on changes in social norms and people’s behaviours.
• Coordinate programme implementation with the executing/partner agencies: support initiation of a project, entering project functions into UN Women’s online financial and programme management systems, finalization of contribution agreement, determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises and closure of project upon reporting and review.
•  Provide oversight and quality assurance for all knowledge products, research studies, training packages, communication and advocacy materials developed under the GRIG.
• Conduct financial and substantive monitoring of the project partners, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure that all exceptions are reported timely.
•  Provide inputs UN Women quarterly and annual reports.
•  Preparation of donor reports.

Inter-agency coordination:

•  Provide programme support to the UN Women Representative/Deputy Representative and Head of Programmes on inter-agency coordination related activities in collaboration with the Supervisor.
• Contribute to UNSDCF processes and other documents by collecting substantive inputs form the Programme Unit and analyzing and researching the political, social, and economic situation in the region.
• Synthesize analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women´s program experiences (stand-alone and joint programme initiatives) in support of UN women inter-agency coordination role.

Advocacy support and facilitation of knowledge building and management:

•  Support relevant, high-impact advocacy activities and campaigns with key partners.
•  Collect knowledge on current and emerging trends by gathering relevant information on programme, projects, strategies, approaches, and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices.
•  Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

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.
•  Programme development and management for social norm change related Initiative
• Strategy, programming, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives under the GRIG Thematic unit.
• Partnership building and mobilization
•  Inter-agency coordination
•  Advocacy support and facilitation of knowledge building and management

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 – 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: 3 years

Languages

Nepalese, Level: Fluent, Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in social/behavioral sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology) and relevant fields with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.

Competencies and values

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 mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated professional experience in managing and coordinating communication for development (C4D) programmes/interventions is a must. Applicants are required to articulate her/his C4D experience in application documents.
•  Demonstrated professional working experience in the fields of gender equality and women’s empowerment is a strong plus.
•  Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, donors and/or civil society partners and stakeholders is an asset.
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset
•  Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
•  Sound security awareness;
•  Have affinity with or interest in Governance Area volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication

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Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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