Programme Analyst (Local Post for Nationals of Armenia)
Organizational Context
UN Women in Armenia supports the Government in implementing National Action Plans for Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and achieving SDG targets, with funding from the UK, Sweden, and Denmark. The Programme Analyst, reporting to Programme Specialists, will support the effective management and implementation of WPS interventions, contributing to policy dialogue, advocacy, and partnerships.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst will contribute to the effective management and implementation of UN Women’s Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) interventions in Armenia. This involves providing substantive technical support to programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The role will lead policy dialogue, advocacy, capacity development, and inter-agency coordination to advance the WPS agenda, develop strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, and contribute to resource mobilization and programme expansion.
Responsibilities
Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of regional WPS programmes, including proposal design and identification of intervention areas. Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the regional WPS programme, including annual workplans, budgets, and leading activity implementation. Coordinate calls for proposals, review partner reports, and train partners on Results-Based Management. Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project partners, maintain relationships, and identify capacity-building opportunities. Monitor programme implementation and finances, draft reports, and provide inputs for donor and UN Women reports. Support the management of programme people and finances, including budget monitoring and re-alignments. Contribute to partnerships and resource mobilization strategies, prepare documentation, and participate in donor meetings. Provide technical support for inter-agency coordination on WPS and contribute to advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts.
Work Experience
Requires at least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management and implementation in areas such as gender equality, women, peace and security, or governance. Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on complex, multi-stakeholder programmes is essential. Experience with Results-Based Management, managing partnerships, grants, and resource mobilization is also required. Experience in conflict-affected contexts or within the UN system is desirable.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Results-Based Management; Data gathering and interpretation; Analytical skills; Knowledge of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS); Fundraising analysis; Partnership building; Resource mobilization.