Programme Analyst - Communication, Reporting and Monitoring
Organizational Context
UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, working globally to accelerate progress and set international standards. In Uganda, UN Women supports national efforts to eliminate gender discrimination, promote transformative governance, and foster gender-responsive employment, aligning with national development plans and the SDGs. The organization focuses on ensuring protection and equitable access to assistance for vulnerable women and girls, particularly in refugee settlements and host communities, promoting their leadership and participation in peace and security initiatives.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst will support the UN Women Uganda Country Office in integrating communication, monitoring, and reporting into programme formulation and implementation. This role is crucial for tracking progress against strategic plan targets and ensuring effective reporting of results to both internal and external stakeholders, including donors. The position involves facilitating the development of monitoring frameworks, supporting communication strategies, and contributing to the overall planning, evaluation, and reporting processes within the Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action (WPSHA) project and broader country office initiatives. The aim is to enhance programme effectiveness and demonstrate impact.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst will facilitate the incorporation of communications, monitoring, and reporting into programme formulation, including developing monitoring indicators, calendars, and field plans, and supporting the creation of communication and advocacy strategies. They will substantively contribute to monitoring and tracking results against country-level targets and the UN Women Strategic Plan, coordinating data collection, analyzing partner data, and monitoring expenditures. The role involves facilitating the reporting of results to internal and external audiences, drafting donor reports, reviewing partner progress reports, and maintaining donor relationships. Additionally, the analyst will provide technical support for implementing UN Women's evaluation policies, coordinate evaluations, and support the formulation and execution of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies. This includes developing communication materials, planning media activities, and maintaining communication databases. The position also contributes to knowledge building and capacity development for staff and partners in Results-Based Management and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience at the national or international level in monitoring and reporting for development projects/programmes is required. Experience in Women, Peace, and Security and Humanitarian Action is highly desirable. Experience in communications for development projects, promoting gender equality in refugee responses or emergency situations, and coordinating with government agencies or donors (especially the Government of Japan) is also desirable. Familiarity with ERP systems like Oracle Cloud and experience within the UN system are assets.
Skills
Key skills include strong knowledge of programme formulation, implementation, and Results-Based Management. Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, including design, data collection, analysis, and reporting, is essential. The role requires the ability to synthesize performance data, produce analytical reports, and understand UN programme management systems. Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and advocacy skills are necessary, along with sensitivity in communication and knowledge of the local media landscape. Core values include respect for diversity, integrity, and professionalism, complemented by competencies in gender awareness, accountability, problem-solving, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and leading by example.