PROGRAMME ANALYST, WPHF WHRD WINDOW - P2

UN Women 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 hosts the Secretariat of the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund. The WPHF Secretariat provides support to the Funding Board, mobilize resources from Governments, companies, foundations and individual, provides day to day support to Country Offices implementing WPHF programmes, ensures timely and quality monitoring and reporting. In 2022, the WPHF Funding Board established a new window for the protection and advocacy of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs), as well as a the WHRDs Window Unit to be hosted by the WPHF Secretariat. The WHRDs window provides two types of support: (i) safety net grants to cover for protection and livelihood expenses of WHRDs at risks from crisis and conflict settings (implemented together with INGOs partners) ; and (ii) direct logistical support for their participation in events and decision-making processes (implemented directly by the WHRDs window unit). It has supported over 300 WHRDs and more than 700 dependents through both protection and advocacy support. Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator of the WPHF WHRDs window the WPHF WHRD Program Analyst will support implementation of programmatic activities of this newly established window, including supporting efforts to strengthen visibility of the window to WHRDs to increase access to the support offered under the safety net stream and the advocacy streams. The program analyst will also support efforts to strengthen the efficiency of the window, and the sustainability of the support provided to WHRDs through the WPHF WHRD Window. Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator of the WPHF WHRD Window, the Project Analyst is responsible for providing programmatic inputs in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the WHRDs window, including its partnerships with INGOs and other UN Agencies. The Project Analyst will support processes to onboard consultants and track utilization of resources allocated to the window, and support knowledge building efforts for the community of practice that supports WHRDs. Key Functions and Accountabilities: 1. Contribute technically to the development of programmestrategies for the WPHF WHRD Window Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of the WHRD Window's programme/ project proposals and initiatives. Provide substantive inputs to the review and processing of applications received from WHRDs under the safety net and advocacy support streams of the window. Identify areas for support and intervention related to the WPHF WHRD Window. 2. Provide substantive technical support for the management of the WPHF WHRD Window Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget of the WPHF WHRD Window; 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; Lead efforts to build the capacity of partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation of the Window's activities. 3. Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of the Window's programme activities; Lead the development of technical knowledge products related to the protection of WHRDs in conflict, post conflict and humanitarian crises. Maintain relationships with country level partners to support implementation of the Window's activities, and expansion of the Window's reach beyond existing active countries. Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed. 4. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the activities, outputs and outcomes of the WPHF WHRD Window Monitor progress of implementation of the Window's activities and finances using results based management tools; Draft reports on monitoring missions, the Window's results, outputs and outcomes; Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of internal and external reports, including inputs into high level reporting of the Window's results to the WPHF Board and other donors/development partners. 5. Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the WPHF WHRD Window Monitor the Window's budget utilization and support budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary; Supervise the window's consultants and interns 6. Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies for the WPHF WHRD Window; analyze and maintain information and databases; Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles; Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated. 7. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to WPHF WHRD Window and protection of WHRDs in conflict, post conflict and humanitarian crises. Provide programmatic and administrative support to organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products under the WPHF WHRD Window and the protection of WHRDs and HRDs community of practice. 8. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the WPHF WHRD Window and the WPHF Secretariat. Competencies : 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 the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and issues related to the protection and promotion of the rights of women and girls in conflict, post conflict and humanitarian crises. Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising Recruitment Qualifications: Education and certification: Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, 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 would be an added advantage. Experience: At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required. Experience in Women, Peace and Security and the protection of the rights of women and girls in conflict, post conflict and humanitarian crises is required. Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and French is desirable. 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