Programme Analyst- Jordan, NPSA9, Local Post Open to Nationals of Jordan
Organizational Context
UN Women Jordan Country Office seeks a Programme Analyst for the 'Making Every Woman and Girl Count' initiative (Women Count Phase III). This role supports Member States in advancing gender data and statistics to inform policies and programmes for gender equality and women's empowerment. The analyst will provide technical assistance to government and non-state actors in Jordan to produce and use gender data, contributing to the country's 2030 Agenda commitments.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst Gender Statistics contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in Jordan. Reporting to the Deputy Country Representative, the role provides substantive technical assistance and capacity development to partners in gender statistics. Key functions include leading resource mobilization, knowledge management, and communication efforts. The analyst collaborates closely with internal teams, government officials, donors, and civil society to ensure successful programme implementation, focusing on strengthening the ecosystem for gender data production, accessibility, and utilization to inform policies and monitor progress on gender equality commitments.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst will contribute technically to programme strategy development, including designing and formulating project proposals and identifying areas for intervention. They will provide technical support for programme implementation, including developing annual workplans, leading activities, coordinating proposal calls, and monitoring partner reports. Capacity development for partners through technical support and training is a key function. The role involves monitoring progress, drafting reports on programme results, and managing budget implementation. Additionally, the analyst will contribute to partnership building and resource mobilization strategies, prepare documentation, and participate in donor meetings. Inter-agency coordination and advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts related to gender statistics are also core responsibilities, including developing knowledge products and organizing events.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of progressive work experience at the national or international level in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development projects is required. Experience in programme design, coordination, management, and implementation of gender statistics programmes is desirable. Technical experience in Gender Statistics, coordinating with government agencies and donors, working within the UN System, and experience in gender equality and women's rights are also desirable.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills; Results-Based Management; Data gathering and interpretation; Analytical skills; Technical knowledge in Gender Statistics; Ability to identify trends, opportunities, and threats for fundraising.