UNDP - United Nations Development Programme PROGRAMME ANALYST GENDER (OPEN TO MALAYSIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location : Kuala
Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Application Deadline : 05-Jul-14

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : NO-B

Languages Required : English

Duration of Initial Contract : One year

Background

The Country Office seeks a suitably qualified
Malaysian to fill the post of Programme Analyst Gender.

Please follow the application instructions below
(bearing in mind to upload the P-11 form instead of your CV/resume).
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE FULLY COMPLETED P-11 FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

1) Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button. 2) Input
your information in the appropriate Sections : personal information, language
proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in, or paste your
Resume into the last box. 3) Upon completion of the first page, please hit
‘submit application’ tab at the end of the page.4) On the next page, you will
be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit
a fully completed and signed (if possible) UNDP Personal History Form (P-11)
which can be downloaded at
http://www.undp.org.my/page.php?pid=9&menu=sub&title=Join_UsWhen
completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include
names and email addresses for your Supervisors. Without the completed and
signed P11, your application will not be considered. 5) Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational
qualifications are available when contacted. 6) Only applications received on
the website with the completed P-11 will be considered for this position.

Whilst we appreciate the individual effort put into
your application, only short listed candidates will be notified.

Gender Equality as a core objective of UNDP is
implemented throughout the organization with a two-pronged approach:
mainstreaming gender in core practices; and dedicated interventions that
empower women and promote gender equality. UNDP’s work on gender is guided by
the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA), Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the frameworks provided by
the Millennium Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the
Assistant Resident Representative (Programme), the Programme Analyst is
responsible for the development and implementation of gender thematic
programmes and integrating a gender perspective into the design and
implementation of UNDP Country Office’s initiatives within the inclusive and
sustainable growth and south-south cooperation portfolios. Priority will be
placed on socio-economic and political empowerment programmes, including
increasing women’s participation in decision-making.

The Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and
economic trends at a gender disaggregated level and leads formulation,
management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, and
provides policy advice services.

The Programme Analyst supervises and leads
programme support staff, coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The
Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the Country Office
Operations Team, UNDP HQs staff, programme staff in other UN Agencies,
Government officials, technical advisors and experts, and multi-lateral and
bi-lateral donors and civil society, ensuring successful UNDP programme
implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of policy advice services to the
Government and national stakeholders in the facilitation of knowledge
building and management;
Strengthen gender analysis and mainstreaming
in the Country Office’s programme portfolio;
Implementation and management of programme
strategies
Creation of strategic partnerships and
implementation of the resource mobilization strategy

1. Provision of policy advice services to the
Government and national stakeholders in the facilitation of knowledge building
and management, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Policy advisory services that supports the
national inclusive and sustainable growth agenda, with an emphasis on
strengthening gender equality and development of appropriate national
gender related policies, strategies, programmes and action plans;
Support cross-cutting research and advocacy
work around the gender theme;
Tracking of national and sub-national gender
related development data, including provision of periodic analysis of
gender and development issues and production of relevant reports aimed at
promoting gender equality and equity;
Identification and synthesis of international
best practices and lessons learnt and advocate actively with national
stakeholders through appropriate and innovative platforms;
Sound contributions to international and
regional knowledge networks and communities of practice.

2. Strengthen gender analysis and mainstreaming in
the Country Office’s programme portfolio, focusing on achievement of the
following results:

Support the programme team to undertake a
gender assessment of its programme portfolio including an assessment of
programme work plans; planning and monitoring tools; and technical
capacity on gender among cluster partners, to identify gaps and
opportunities;
Support the programme team to ensure gender
sensitivity in formulation, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of
programmes and projects and provide inputs to revise planning documents
and integrate gender into results frameworks, indicators and related
monitoring and results tracking systems;
Facilitate training for the office staff on
gender mainstreaming approach and tools (gender concepts, gender analysis,
etc.).
Provision of gender analysis and substantive
inputs to UNDP Country Programme Documents, UNDP Country Programme Action
Plan and other strategic documents;
Monitor implementation of UNDP Gender Equality
Strategy at country office level.
Analysis of gender issues and design proposals
on possible areas for UNDP support to ensure that UNDP programmes are in
line with national development policies and priorities and are
strategically positioned;
Provide substantive input and support to the
work plan of the UN Country Team’s Gender Theme Group.

3. Ensures implementation and management of
programme strategies within the areas of inclusive and sustainable growth and
South-South Cooperation, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Project Design: Design and formulate CO programme and
translate UNDP’s priorities into local interventions;
Project Management Cycle: Initiation of projects, including
presentation of the project to Local Project Appraisal Committee (LPAC),
finalization of contribution agreements; determination of required
revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises,
and closure of projects through review;
Project Finance: Programme Analyst performs functions of
Manager Level 1 in UNDP’s financial management system (ATLAS) for Purchase
Orders and vouchers approval and participates in recruitment processes for
projects. Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects,
identification of operational and financial problems, development of
solutions. Participation in audit of Nationally Executed (NIM) projects.
Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and
outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.
Results Based Management (RBM): Effective application of RBM tools
encompassing establishment of management targets (performance indicators,
success criteria and milestones) and monitor achievement of results on a
regular basis;
Project Coordination: Ensure coordination of programme
implementation with the national implementing partners;
Monitoring and Evaluation: Follow up on audit recommendations. All
exceptions are timely reported. Ensure all corporate monitoring reports
and documents are fully complied and completed.

4. Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and
implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the
Management Team, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Strengthen and enhance partnership/cooperation/consultation/coordination
with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and
multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society actors, especially
women’s organizations, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and
donors’ priorities.
Analysis and research of information on
donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of
cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new
projects, preparation of concept notes and proposals in line with gender
thematic strategies, and active contribution to the overall office effort
in resource mobilization

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of
country programme within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key
results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities,
creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization
targets.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s
values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic
goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning
culture in the office
Actively works towards continuing personal
learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning
plan and applies newly acquired skills
Ability to provide policy advisory services on
inclusive growth issues
In-depth practical knowledge of
inter-disciplinary development issues

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Good knowledge of gender and current
development issues particularly those pertinent to UNDP’s Practice Areas
Ability to lead formulation, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, and
mobilize resources
Ability to apply development theories to the
specific country context, carry out high-quality research and ability to
analyze data, apply conceptual models and develop policy frameworks
Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide
and Toolkit

Management and Leadership

Focuses on impact and result for the client
and responds positively to critical feedback
Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of
creativity and innovation
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict
resolution skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a
positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written
communication skills
Builds strong relationships with clients and
external actors
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to
manage complexities

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent inGender Studies,
International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Political
Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.Experience: 2 years of relevant
experience at the national or international level. Experience in research and
policy-level analysis and some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation
of development projects is a requirement. Experience in the usage of computers
and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management
systems and advanced programmes for statistical analysis of data.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Application Information:

All applications must include (as an attachment)
the completed UNDP Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from
http://www.undp.org.my/page.php?pid=9&menu=sub&title=Join_Us.

Kindly note that the system will only allow one
attachment. Applications without the completed UNDP P-11 form will be treated
as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity
in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to
apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.