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 leads and coordinates the United Nations' efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and the integration of gender considerations translate into action worldwide. In carrying out its mission, UN Women collaborates with governments, civil society, and all other stakeholders to design, develop, and implement laws, policies, and programs aimed at gender equality and women's empowerment.
Burundi is frequently affected by climate-related shocks, particularly recurring risks such as extreme temperature increases and changes in rainfall patterns leading to flooding, water shortages/droughts, landslides, strong winds, and storms. This situation was exacerbated in 2024 by heavy and intense rains due to the El Niño phenomenon, causing severe flooding from overflowing rivers and rising water levels in Lake Tanganyika. Furthermore, these climate changes have exposed communities, particularly women and girls, to a range of vulnerabilities: loss of life, internal displacement, gender-based violence, destruction of crops, homes, and socio-economic infrastructure. UN Women Burundi has recently received funding from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to assist victims of the El Niño phenomenon, particularly women and girls, and to strengthen protection and provide psychosocial and counseling services to women and girls affected in the provinces of Bujumbura, Cibitoke, and Rumonge.
Reporting to Programme Management Specialist, the Programme Analyst contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes in the Burundi Country Office by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UN Women programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ personnel, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio.
Key Functions and Accountabilities:
Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Gender Based Violence(GBV) and Protection
Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives; Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme.Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Protection programme
Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget; Lead the implementation of programme activities; Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners; Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners
Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Gender Based Violence (GBV)and protection programme; Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project
Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools; Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes; Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Gender Based Violence(GBV) and Protection programme
Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary; Provide substantive inputs to financial reports;Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies
Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases; Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles; Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Protection to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Programme Management Specialist on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to Gender Based Violence(GBV) and Protection; Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on Ending Violence Against Women.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: the Analyst will have no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies :
Core Values:
Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:
Functional Competencies:
Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills; Good knowledge of Results Based Management; Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations; Good analytical skills; Good knowledge of Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW); Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.Education and certification:
Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required; A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree; A project/programme management certification would be an added advantageExperience
At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required. Experience in the Gender Based Violence and protection of women and girls is desirable. Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.Languages
Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Kirundi is desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
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