Project Analyst, Women, Peace and Security, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Tbilisi
- Organization: UNWOMEN - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
- Location: Tbilisi
- Grade: Consultancy - SB-4 (SC8/SC9), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Security and Safety
- Project and Programme Management
- Peace and Development
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women in Georgia supports state and non-state partners towards the achievement of substantive gender equality in Georgia. In line with national and international commitments, UN Women works on the levels of policy and legislation, institutions and grassroots, in order to achieve transformative results for increased gender equality and greater protection of the rights of women and girls.
Since 2001, UN Women (UNIFEM) has been providing continues support to partners in Georgia to increase meaningful participation of women in peace and security processes. Under the current country program and in line with UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021-2025, UN Women supports the Government of Georgia to develop and implement National Action Plans for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security #1325 (2000) et al. and to achieve targets of the nationalized SDG 5 and 16.
UN Women in Georgia, with generous support of the UK Integrated Security Fund (ISF) is implementing a project “Accelerating implementation of Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Georgia” contributing to the enhancement of women’s full, direct and meaningful participation in peace and security processes and increasing Government of Georgia’s accountability to implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Georgia and meet its obligations undertaken on the international, regional and local levels.
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Representative and direct supervision of UN Women Programme Analyst the Project Analyst will support the office in planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions under the above-mentioned project. The Project Analyst will work in close collaboration with the programme, operations and communications team in Georgia, Responsible Parties, service providers, UN Women consultants, Government officials, private sector representatives and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation and achievement of planned results.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Analyst will carry out the following functions under the direct supervision of WPS Programme Analyst:
- Ensure that progress is made in achieving WPS goals and objectives in line with the project document. Work towards timely implementation of the detailed annual work plan together with project partners, consultants and beneficiaries.
- Work towards safeguarding, monitoring and facilitating quality assurance of all the WPS activities as spelled out in the project document.
- Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances.
- Organize and attend field missions and draft reports on monitoring missions.
- Provide inputs to the quarterly and annual UN Women reporting system (RMS) and contribute to the preparation of donor reports or presentations.
- Contribute to the selection of international and national consultants/companies and preparation of procurements and contracting packages in line with the work plans and UN Women rules and guidelines.
- Supervise national and international consultants and service providers working in the frameworks of the WPS project.
- Ensure adherence to project objectives, rules, regulations, processes and procedures in the planning and implementation of project activities.
- Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participate in donor meetings and public information events.
- Plan and contribute to the implementation of communications components of the WPS project, including through producing social media posts, website articles and other relevant materials on the project achievements and activities.
- Coordinate and maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation of programmatic interventions in the area of women, peace and security.
- Review, and as relevant, coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
- Draft and coordinate the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners.
- Identify capacity development needs of stakeholders.
- Provide partners with technical assistance, mentoring, training, and capacity development initiatives, as needed.
- Coordinate and organize events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge management strategies, methodologies, and products on WPS.
- Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the WPS project and contribute to their dissemination.
- Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies, analyzing and maintaining relevant information.
- Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the documentation and filing system; and perform other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
Corporate:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Is familiar with UN system.
Technical/Functional:
- Proficiency in IT skills demonstrated.
- Proficiency in English and Georgian demonstrated.
- Sound knowledge of gender equality and WPS issues.
- Proficiency in academic writing and reporting demonstrated.
- Knowledge and understanding of UN WOMEN administrative procedures and functions will be an asset.
- Familiarity with results-based management and human rights-based programming will be an asset.
Behavioral:
- Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment demonstrated.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to approach work with energy, commitment and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Resourceful in finding solutions.
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Required Skills and Experience
Academic Background:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in gender/women's studies, international development, human rights, economics, law or a related field with additional 2 (two) years of qualifying experience.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in gender/women's studies, international development, human rights, economics, law or a related field in combination with additional 4 (four) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
- A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
Relevant work experience:
- Up to 2 years (with Master´s degree) or minimum 4 years with (Bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building.
- Up to 2 years (with Master´s degree) or minimum 4 years with (Bachelor’s degree) of work experience in the area of gender equality, human rights of conflict affected communities and conflict resolution/peacebuilding issues.
- Up to 2 years of work experience within UN and knowledge about the UN systems would be an asset.
- Experience working on women, peace and security issues will be an asset.
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and spoken Georgian and English
Management arrangements:
The contractor will report to and work under direct supervision of the WPS Programme Analyst and overall guidance of UN Women Georgia Deputy Country Representative.
Application package for the position of Project Analyst for on SB4-Mid level should consist of:
- Duly filled in Personal History Form PHF11 that can be downloaded from ;
- CV;
- Motivation letter.
How to Submit the Application:
- Download and complete the UN Women Personal History Form (P11) -
- Merge your UN Women Personal History Form (P11), CV and Motivation Letter into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded.
- Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement).
- Click 'Apply Now' button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click 'Submit Application’.
- Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above).
- You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.
Notes:
- UN Women retains the right to contact references directly. Due to the large numbers of applications, we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
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