Programme Analyst - IPU, Kabul, Afghanistan, NOB, Fixed Term Appointment
Organizational Context
UN Women Afghanistan has been operating for two decades, focusing on gender equality and women's empowerment amidst a challenging and evolving context. The country office prioritizes integrated programming, women's movement building, policy research, economic resilience, and humanitarian response. The Integrated Programme and Localization Unit (IPU) is key to coordinating and overseeing these efforts, ensuring standardized project management and technical support across various thematic areas.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst will coordinate the Integrated Programming Unit (IPU) portfolio, focusing on strengthening integrated programming and donor-funded projects. This role involves managing relationships with national partners, monitoring project progress, finances, and personnel, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and UN Women policies. The position supports effective partner management, risk identification, and timely reporting, contributing to coherent and results-focused program delivery in a complex environment.
Responsibilities
Develop programme strategies in integrated programming, contributing substantive inputs to project proposals and identifying areas for intervention. Provide technical support for programme implementation, including workplan and budget inputs, leading activities, coordinating proposal calls, and reviewing partner reports. Offer technical assistance and capacity development to partners, fostering relationships and facilitating training. Monitor programme progress and finances using RBM tools, drafting reports on missions, results, outputs, and outcomes. Manage programme finances, including budget monitoring and re-alignments. Support partnership building and resource mobilization by preparing documentation and participating in donor meetings. Provide technical support for inter-agency coordination on GIHA, EVAW, or WEE. Contribute to advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts by developing background documents and coordinating events and knowledge products.
Work Experience
Requires at least 2 years of progressive work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building, specifically in integrated programming. Technical knowledge of gender equality programming (EVAW, GIHA, livelihoods) is essential. Proficiency in computer and office software packages, and experience with web-based management systems are required. Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP and prior UN system experience are desirable.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Results-Based Management; Data gathering and interpretation; Analytical skills; Integrated programming knowledge; Fundraising trend analysis; UN programme management systems; Budget and finance skills.