UN Women: Programme Analyst- Jordan,NPSA9, Local Post Open to Nationals of Jordan

Job Description 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. Globally, UN Women’s Flagship Programme Initiative Making Every Woman and Girl Count, known as Women Count, supports Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda by advancing a transformative shift in the production, availability, accessibility and use of quality gender data and statistics. The programme aims to ensure that data on key aspects of gender equality and women’s empowerment are regularly produced, widely accessible and effectively used to inform policies, programmes, budgets and accountability frameworks. Women Count has delivered significant results during its first two phases by supporting national statistical systems, strengthening institutional capacities, improving the availability of gender statistics and promoting their use in decision making. Women Count Phase III, covering the period 2026 to 2029, builds on these achievements by focusing on the full gender statistics ecosystem, from the enabling policy and institutional environment to data production, dissemination, accessibility and use. It places strong emphasis on addressing data gaps, strengthening technical capacities, improving coordination between data producers and users, and ensuring that gender statistics are more regular, comparable, policy relevant and accessible through knowledge products, data platforms, dashboards and user-friendly communication. In Jordan, Women Count is an initiative meant to strengthen the capacity of the Government and Non-State Actors to produce and use gender data and statistics to inform and monitor the implementation of Jordan’s gender-related commitments in the 2030 Agenda. Reporting to Deputy Country Representative, and matrix supervision of the Women’s Economic Empowerment specialist, the Programme Analyst Gender Statistics contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in Jordan Country Office by providing substantive technical assistance and capacity development to partners as well as lead resource mobilization, knowledge management and communication efforts The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Regional Gender Statistics specialist, Government officials, multi and bilateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under the portfolio. Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Gender Statistics Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives; Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme. Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of in the area of Gender Statistics Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget; Lead the implementation of programme activities; Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners; Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; and Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation. Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products; Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the in the area of Gender Statistics programme; and Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the project Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools; Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes; and Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports. Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of in the area of Gender Statistics Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary; Provide substantive inputs to financial reports; and Supervision of Programme Associates. Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases; Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles; and Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated. Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on in the area of Gender Statistics to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country Provide substantive technical support to the Deputy Country Representatice on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to in the area of Gender Statistics; Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; and Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on in the area of Gender Statistics The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:1 Program Associate Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example. Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills Good knowledge of Results Based Management Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations Good analytical skills Good knowledge of technical area of Gender Statistics Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising Education and Certification: Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences including economics, statistics, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A project/programme management certification is desirable. Experience At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required; Experience in programme design, coordination, management and implementation of a gender statistics programme is desirable; Technical experience in Gender Statistics is desirable; Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable; Experience working in the UN System is desirable; Experience in leading/managing a team is desirable; Experience working in gender equality and women’s rights at the international level is desirable. Languages Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is required. Statements :