Job Title: Programme Analyst
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UN Women
Assignment country: Senegal
Expected start date: 01/02/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality
Volunteer category: International UN Youth Volunteer
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Dakar
Details
Mission and objectives
UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working
to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman
and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We
are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life,
and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.
Context
The Governance, Leadership, Participation program manager
leads these projects: - The joint project (UNFPA, UNDP, UN WOMEN, UNICEF) of
territorialization of the SDGs in Fass Commune. The goal of this program is to
improve the human security of adolescents, youth and vulnerable women in the
commune of Gueule Tapée-Fass- Colobane in order to capture the demographic
dividend through the diversification of economic opportunities, better access
to and use of quality basic social services that take into account gender
equality in terms of literacy and reproductive health, as well as the
establishment of a local governance system that adheres to the human security
approach in order to take care of the needs of the population in an integrated
and sustainable manner. - The project “building capacities for promoting the
presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and
local levels” is implemented by the UN Department of Economic and Social
Affairs through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (UN
DESA/DPIDG). The project aims to support the development of action plans that
prioritize gender equality and promote women’s career progression toward
leadership positions in the public sector at national and local levels in Mauritius,
Senegal, Bhutan, and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Project implementing
partners include the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), UN Economic and
Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), UNCTs in respective
countries, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and UN Women. The African Girls
Can Code (AGCCI) initiative was commissioned by UN Women and the African Union
Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the International Telecommunica-tions
Union (ITU). The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of
Social Affairs, now known as the AU Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs
and Social Development; the Division of Women, Gender and Youth; and the
Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, now known as Education,
Science, Technology and Innovation, is providing technical support for this
initiative, which aims to train and empower a minimum of 2,000 girls aged 17 to
25 across Africa to become computer programmers, designers, and developers,
putting them on a path to studies and careers in the information,
communication, and technology (ICT), education, and coding sectors. The
initiative is built around two key strategies: coding camps and the integration
of ICT, coding, and gender into national curricula. In addition, it encourages
the implementation of national media campaigns involving role models (e.g.,
women in ICT, female teachers in schools) and uses an online platform to
improve networking among girls, trainers, and mentors. The capacity building of
women elected to the National Assembly and local governments. - The unit also
supports capacity building for women elected at the national level (national
assembly) and at the local level. UNV will assist the Program Officer in the
conduct of project activities. Support the office in implementation and
monitoring of projects activities related to Governance Women Leadership and
Political Participation, (e.g., preparation of trainings, workshops,
awareness-raising, meetings, or advocacy actions, and in organizing related
events/activities, drafting terms of reference letters, web articles, meeting
minutes or any other related document.
Task description
-Support the office in the implementation and monitoring of
project activities related to governance, women's leadership, and political
participation (e.g., preparation of trainings, workshops, awareness raising,
meetings or advocacy actions, and organization of related events/activities,
articles, meeting minutes or any other documents. - Provide administrative
support to the office in the use of UN Women online tools to ensure proper
monitoring of projects and activities of the Governance, Women's Leadership and
Political Participation component. - Support the office in the management and
monitoring of partners. - Provide administrative and financial support. -
Process incoming and outgoing letters and correspondence. - Assist in the
review of supporting documentation for consultant fees. - Create vendors for
meeting participants, vendors, and implementing partners. - The UNV will
perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 26
Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic
of Ireland and therefore specific criteria apply: - Only the following are
eligible to apply: Irish citizens or a European Economic Area nationals with an
unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status
from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Donor priorities
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Requirements
Required experience
1 years of experience in volunteerism and/or experience of
another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly
regarded (acceptable range of experience is between 0 and 3 years); • Full
proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, and other relevant
software and digital skills. • Broad knowledge of the UN system (including UN
Women) is highly desirable • Strategic planning, needs assessment, monitoring
and evaluation of development pro-jects, with a focus on gender. • Capacity
building and gender training • Knowledge of women's governance, leadership and
political participation; preservation of women's rights.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Development programmes, Administration
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working
knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Political studies,
development studies, politics, gender/women studies, or other relevant subjects
such as project management.
Competencies and values
☒ Accountability ☒
Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒
Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous
Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒
Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒
Knowledge Sharing ☒ Professionalism ☒
Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒
Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Senegal is a country where hospitality is a true national
motto. The population is young, dynamic and tolerant. The climate is pleasant
and the sun shines all year round. The country offers an ideal living
environment for self-fulfillment, work and good business. Senegalese people are
not only friendly to each other, but also warm and welcoming to foreigners. For
example, they will always be willing to discuss and share their knowledge of
local culture, traditions, and cuisine.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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