Gender Analyst [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

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Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. The Fiji multi-country office covers ten countries including Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu as well as provides support to regional initiatives. 

UNDP in the Pacific has developed its multi-country programme document (MCPD, 2023-2027) to guide its interventions in the next five years in full alignment and directly to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, 2023–27). The Office covers 10 countries in the Pacific with an extensive portfolio which has grown over time. The UNSDCF and UNDP MCPD are designed in full alignment with the 2030 agenda, Samoa Pathway, and 2050 Blue Content Strategy, which is endorsed by the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) among others.  The UNDP Pacific Office next five-year plan strategic priorities are encapsulated under three outcome areas: (i) Planet, (ii) Prosperity, and (iii) Peace. Following a strategic review process which was completed in June 2022, UNDP Pacific office structure is aligned to the emerging priorities of the office. In this regard, the programme portfolio will include mutually reinforcing work streams crafted around two clusters (i) Resilience and Climate Change; and ii) Inclusive growth and Effective governance, supported by a policy and innovation team, Operations team, Management and Oversight team that provides strategic guidance on  results Management  and compliance entrusted with the corporate alignment, programme finance management and quality assurance,  and strategic communications  team that provides knowledge management and communication support to all programme interventions.

The Management Performance and Oversight unit under the overall guidance of the RR provides effective oversight of programme and project management and ensuring the Office’s compliance with UNDP policies. The unit coordinates the implementation of the MCO Gender Strategy and Action Plan,  MCO Action Plan on PSEA/SH, gender mainstreaming efforts and coordination of the gender seal work across MCO. It also provides overall guidance on Programme resource management, portfolio management, pipeline development, project Quality Assurance (QA), focusing on results and target setting, monitoring, multi-year work planning, development effectiveness, and efficiency and donor reporting (annual and project). The unit further provides cost-efficiency analysis of the country programme delivery and capabilities required, consolidates MCO gender related financial planning and financial and resource management performance and undertakes gender results monitoring and addressing issues related to management performance trends identified by RBAP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Audits, Quality Assurance reviews, Harmonized Cash Transfer (HACT), Partner capacity Assessment Tool, Transparency portal, and other corporate and regional tools and structures
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Management Specialist, the Gender Analyst is responsible for guiding and facilitating effective integration of gender equality perspectives in the multi-country programme, projects and operations of the Multi-Country Office (MCO). The Gender Analyst will act as a coordinator and ensure that the MCO plays a proactive role with the Governments, UN agencies, multi-lateral donors and civil society partners in promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The Gender Analyst will be responsible for coordinating the office’s participation in the UNDP Gender Equality Seal certification process.

The Gender Analyst will provide guidance, technical support, and oversight for the implementation of the existing gender-focused projects and for the implementation of the gender equality commitments of Multi-Country Programme Document, in collaboration with the three clusters, i.e., (i) Resilience and Climate Change, ii) Inclusive growth, and iii) effective governance and three offices i) Fiji, ii) Federated States of Micronesia, and iii) Solomon Islands, in alignment with the Gender Equality Strategy. In coordination with Lead Human Resource Unit in Fiji, the Gender Analyst will also support MCO’s efforts to maintain respect, inclusivity, diversity, and gender equality as core values of the workplace culture.   The Gender Analyst will work closely with the UNDP programme and operations teams, programme staff in other UN agencies, UNDP HQ and Regional Hub gender teams and Government officials, technical advisers and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

1) Support to gender equality programming and gender integration within the office by focusing on achieving these results:

2) Support for collaboration and partnership building of UNDP with the United Nations system, Government, and other partners by focusing on achieving these results:

3) Facilitate knowledge management by focusing on achieving these results:

4) Facilitate maintaining a culture of respect, trust, equality, inclusivity and diversity in the workplaces of MCO by focusing on achieving these results:

Perform other duties within the functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.
 

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Agenda 2030: People

Business Management

Business Direction & Strategy

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Desired Skills:

Required Language(s)

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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