Gender Justice Project Analyst [open To Internal And External Applicants]

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization focused on sustainable development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding Hub, within the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub, supports countries in Asia and the Pacific to strengthen justice systems, advance human rights, and promote inclusive institutions. This role supports regional initiatives on gender justice and women's leadership in the judiciary.

Job Purpose

This role is crucial for supporting the effective implementation, coordination, and delivery of UNDP's regional gender justice portfolio, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific Women Judges Network (APWJN) and initiatives promoting women's leadership in the judiciary across Asia and the Pacific. The Gender Justice Project Analyst will contribute to strengthening gender-responsive justice systems by managing project activities, developing work plans, coordinating regional and national events, and monitoring progress. The position aims to advance gender equality within justice systems, enhance institutional legitimacy, improve decision-making, and ensure better protection of rights and access to justice for all, aligning with SDG 16 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Responsibilities

The Gender Justice Project Analyst will lead the day-to-day implementation and coordination of regional gender justice initiatives, focusing on the APWJN and women's judicial leadership. This includes managing project activities, developing work plans, budgets, and risk management measures. The role involves coordinating regional and national activities such as colloquiums, consultations, peer-learning exchanges, and leadership development programs. Responsibilities also include monitoring progress, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions to ensure timely achievement of project milestones. Furthermore, the analyst will support the generation and dissemination of knowledge, including research, policy analysis, and practical tools on gender justice. This involves collecting and analyzing data, contributing to policy development, and identifying emerging trends. The role also encompasses results-based management, preparing reports for donors and management, maintaining knowledge management systems, and supporting communication and visibility activities. Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with judicial institutions, UN entities, and other stakeholders is key, as is supporting resource mobilization efforts and senior management engagement with partners.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in programme support and coordination, preferably in access to justice, rule of law, or human rights, is required for candidates with a Master's degree. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree require a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Experience in designing, planning, and managing multi-country or regional initiatives, including knowledge exchange activities and workshops, is essential. Experience in facilitating judicial knowledge exchanges, planning high-profile events, and working on rule of law, justice, or gender equality programming is also required. Experience in mainstreaming gender equality, working in the Asia/Pacific region, and prior UN or international experience are highly desirable.

Skills

Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: Knowledge Facilitation, Project Management, Communication (written and verbal, internal/external, media, social media), Partnerships Management, System Thinking. 2030 Agenda Focus: Rule of Law, Security, Human Rights, SDG Integration, South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Knowledge-sharing.

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