Agency
: UN Women
: UN Women
Title
: Programme Analyst (Rwandese Nationals only)
: Programme Analyst (Rwandese Nationals only)
Job
ID
: 18645
ID
: 18645
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.
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.
Agriculture
remains central to the Rwandan economy. More than 30% of the country’s
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and nearly 50% of all exports are generated from
Agriculture sector. The Sector is a priority in the government’s long-term
vision to transition to a Lower middle -Income Country by 2030 and Higher
Middle-Income Country by 2050. The strategy of the Government of Rwanda intends
to move away from a low production, subsistence based to a market -oriented
agriculture that increases rural income, improves livelihood security and
quality of life of all rural population. Agriculture sector employs the
majority of Rwandan workers (68%), with women representing 79% of the total
agricultural labor Force. There is however a big gender gap in agriculture in
terms of access to extension services, access to market and other agriculture
driven income opportunities which remain more accessible for men than women.
remains central to the Rwandan economy. More than 30% of the country’s
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and nearly 50% of all exports are generated from
Agriculture sector. The Sector is a priority in the government’s long-term
vision to transition to a Lower middle -Income Country by 2030 and Higher
Middle-Income Country by 2050. The strategy of the Government of Rwanda intends
to move away from a low production, subsistence based to a market -oriented
agriculture that increases rural income, improves livelihood security and
quality of life of all rural population. Agriculture sector employs the
majority of Rwandan workers (68%), with women representing 79% of the total
agricultural labor Force. There is however a big gender gap in agriculture in
terms of access to extension services, access to market and other agriculture
driven income opportunities which remain more accessible for men than women.
Despite
legal rights to land and property in Rwanda, negative attitudes towards women’s
land rights meant that women still face difficulties in exercising their land
rights and still suffer from limited use of land to access further income and
productive opportunities. Similarly, though there are no legal restrictions to
Rwandan women accessing credit, in reality that access is limited by factors
such as their limited financial literacy skills and lack of collaterals.
legal rights to land and property in Rwanda, negative attitudes towards women’s
land rights meant that women still face difficulties in exercising their land
rights and still suffer from limited use of land to access further income and
productive opportunities. Similarly, though there are no legal restrictions to
Rwandan women accessing credit, in reality that access is limited by factors
such as their limited financial literacy skills and lack of collaterals.
In
response to these problems and persistent inequalities between men and women
particularly in rural economy, special programmes have been formulated and
implemented to address poverty with gender considerations ensuring that women
benefit from these interventions. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal
Resources (MINAGRI) has developed a five years Strategic Plan for the
Transformation of Agriculture (PSTA4) as part of implementation of the National
Strategy for Transformation (NST1). A new Gender Strategy for agriculture
sector is also under development to ensure adequate gender mainstreaming of the
PSTA4.
response to these problems and persistent inequalities between men and women
particularly in rural economy, special programmes have been formulated and
implemented to address poverty with gender considerations ensuring that women
benefit from these interventions. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal
Resources (MINAGRI) has developed a five years Strategic Plan for the
Transformation of Agriculture (PSTA4) as part of implementation of the National
Strategy for Transformation (NST1). A new Gender Strategy for agriculture
sector is also under development to ensure adequate gender mainstreaming of the
PSTA4.
The
UN System in Rwanda through UNDAP 1(2013-2018) has been part of the national
development journey supporting
UN System in Rwanda through UNDAP 1(2013-2018) has been part of the national
development journey supporting
Rwanda
alongside other Development Partners in achieving national development goals
through the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction (EDPRS 2). Besides other
UN Programmes supporting rural economy, the Joint Programme entitled
‘’Accelerating Progress Towards Economic Empowerment of Rural Women ‘’ (RWEE )
has been and will continue to be key component even throughout the new UNDAP
(2018-2023). The Joint Programme implemented by 4 agencies
including FAO, IFAD, UNWOMEN and WFP Is a global programme which aims to
accelerate the economic empowerment of rural women by leveraging Joint action
and capitalize on each agency’s mandate, comparative advantage and institutional
strength in order to generate more lasting and wider scale of improvements in
the livelihoods and rights of rural women, including young women, in line with
sustainable development goals.
alongside other Development Partners in achieving national development goals
through the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction (EDPRS 2). Besides other
UN Programmes supporting rural economy, the Joint Programme entitled
‘’Accelerating Progress Towards Economic Empowerment of Rural Women ‘’ (RWEE )
has been and will continue to be key component even throughout the new UNDAP
(2018-2023). The Joint Programme implemented by 4 agencies
including FAO, IFAD, UNWOMEN and WFP Is a global programme which aims to
accelerate the economic empowerment of rural women by leveraging Joint action
and capitalize on each agency’s mandate, comparative advantage and institutional
strength in order to generate more lasting and wider scale of improvements in
the livelihoods and rights of rural women, including young women, in line with
sustainable development goals.
- Rural
women’s improved food and nutrition security; - Rural
women’s increased income opportunities to sustain their livelihoods; - Rural
women’s enhanced leadership and participation in rural institutions and in
shaping laws, policies and programmes; - Improved
gender responsive policy environment for the economic empowerment of rural
women.
The
structure of implementation of the Joint Programme entails that each
participating agency designate a focal person who regularly follows up on the
planning, implementation and day to day monitoring of the life of the Joint
Programme. It is against this backdrop that UN Women Rwanda Country Office
would like to recruit a competent Programme Analyst for its Economic
empowerment portfolio and particularly the RWEE Joint programme.
structure of implementation of the Joint Programme entails that each
participating agency designate a focal person who regularly follows up on the
planning, implementation and day to day monitoring of the life of the Joint
Programme. It is against this backdrop that UN Women Rwanda Country Office
would like to recruit a competent Programme Analyst for its Economic
empowerment portfolio and particularly the RWEE Joint programme.
About
the Position
the Position
Reporting
to the National Programme Specialist, the Programme Analyst contributes to the
effective management of UN Women programmes promoting Women’s Economic
Empowerment particularly the Rural Women through the Joint Programme ‘’Accelerating
Progress Towards Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in RWANDA’’
by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation,
implementation , monitoring and evaluation. S/he 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. She/he works in close
collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, other
One UN participating Agencies (WFP, FAO and IFAD), Government officials, multi
and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme
implementation under portfolio.
to the National Programme Specialist, the Programme Analyst contributes to the
effective management of UN Women programmes promoting Women’s Economic
Empowerment particularly the Rural Women through the Joint Programme ‘’Accelerating
Progress Towards Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in RWANDA’’
by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation,
implementation , monitoring and evaluation. S/he 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. She/he works in close
collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, other
One UN participating Agencies (WFP, FAO and IFAD), Government officials, multi
and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme
implementation under portfolio.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
1.Management
of the JP-RWEE Programme
of the JP-RWEE Programme
- Provide
technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget; - Lead
the implementation of programme activities responsible to UN Women; - Review,
coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial
and narrative reports; - Advise
partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation. - Monitor
budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as
necessary;
2.Contribution
to the Women`s Economic Empowerment Portfolio
to the Women`s Economic Empowerment Portfolio
- Provide
inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and
initiatives; - Identify
areas for support and interventions related to the WEE portfolio. - Maintain
relationships with national partners to support implementation and
expansion of the WEE portfolio
3.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor
implementation progress of programme activities and finances using results
-based management tools; - Maintain
and update UN Women Corporate monitoring and evaluation and reporting
platforms; - Draft
reports on monitoring missions, programme results, outputs and outcomes; - Provide
substantive inputs to the preparation of donor and UN Women reports.
4.Other
Coordination Related Duties
Coordination Related Duties
- Provide
technical support to the Senior Management on inter-agency coordination
related activities by drafting background reports and briefs. - Participate
in all relevant Results Groups meetings as delegated by the Head Of office
or immediate supervisor; - Provide
substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and
maintain information and databases
Competencies
- Key
performance indicator - Timely
and quality substantive inputs programme strategies and activities; - Timely
and quality substantive inputs to workplans and budgets; - Adherence
to UN Women standards and rules; - Timely
monitoring and tracking of programme results and finances; - Relationship
with partners and stakeholders; - Timely
organization of events; - Quality
of knowledge and advocacy products
Core
Values:
Values:
- Respect
for Diversity - Integrity
- Professionalism
Core
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Awareness
and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability
- Creative
Problem Solving - Effective
Communication - Inclusive
Collaboration - Stakeholder
Engagement - Leading
by Example
Functional
Competencies
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 women’s economic empowerment as a technical area as
well as familiarity with the national development agendas and gender
equality - Ability
to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education
- Master’s
degree or equivalent in social sciences, development economics,
gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is
required - A
first-level university degree in combination with 3 additional years of
qualifying experience on Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- At
least 4 years of progressively responsible work experience in development
programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation,
donor reporting and capacity building; - Experience
in the area of Women’s Economic Empowerment in access to finance,
entrepreneurship etc. is an asset; - Experience
coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors; - Experience
in handling web-based monitoring and reporting platforms is an added
advantage; - Prior
experience working with UN Agencies is an asset.
Language
- Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda is required - Knowledge
of the other UN official working language is an asset;
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