Programme Analyst, WEE, Bangladesh, Dhaka, NPPSA-8, PPSA Contract
Organizational Context
UN Women in Bangladesh works to implement commitments on gender equality and women's human rights, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The strategy focuses on strengthening national mechanisms for gender mainstreaming, preventing violence against women, promoting women's access to decent work, and enhancing women's empowerment in the context of climate change and humanitarian crises. The organization collaborates with government, civil society, and other stakeholders to achieve these goals.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst supports the effective management of UN Women's programs in Bangladesh, with a primary focus on Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) and the implementation of the Migration-MPTF joint program. The role contributes to broader programming in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and Humanitarian Action (HA), and supports engagement with the private sector and youth. Key tasks include programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with UN Women's strategic objectives and effective delivery of results through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst will contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in DRR/CCA/HA and WEE, providing inputs for proposal design and formulation. They will provide technical and managerial support for programme implementation, including the Migration MPTF, coordinating activities, reviewing partner reports, and training partners on Results-Based Management. The role involves providing technical assistance and capacity development to partners, monitoring programme progress against indicators, and preparing various reports. Financial management, including budget monitoring and revisions, and overseeing the work of a Programme Associate are also key duties. Additionally, the analyst will contribute to partnership building, resource mobilization, inter-agency coordination, and advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts.
Work Experience
A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building is required. Experience in women's economic empowerment, migration, and private sector engagement is desirable, as is experience liaising with government ministries and donors. Fluency in English and Bangla is required.
Skills
Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills; Knowledge of Results Based Management; Ability to gather and interpret data; Analytical skills; Knowledge of gender equality, women's economic empowerment, private sector engagement, and climate change.