Women, Peace and Security - Rapid Response Analyst

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, social sciences, gender studies, human rights, development studies, peace and conflict studies or a related field;
  
• 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 advantage.
  

Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in development programme/project analysis, implementation, coordination, reporting;
  
• Experience in gender and/or WPS;
  
• Experience undertaking analysis, documenting best practices and knowledge products to inform advocacy, policy and programming;
  
• Experience in country and/or region is required;
  
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
  

Support Programme Coordinate Programme Implementation and Management:

• Support day-to-day implementation of the WPHF programme work plan and budget, ensuring coherence with strategic priorities;
  
• Contribute to refining and reviewing programme strategies, concept notes/proposals, and project briefs;
  
• Coordinate consultations with stakeholders, women’s groups, and experts to gather input for programme development;
  
• Oversee onboarding of implementing partners;
  
• Review financial and narrative reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with WPHF and UN Women requirements;
  
• Provide support in monitoring and evaluation of the projects on reporting guidelines and procedures as per UN Women’s rules and regulations;
  
• Undertake periodic field visits to assess partner performance, verify results, and ensure alignment with global programme objectives;
  
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of programmatic briefs, updates, and reports, and provide recommendations to the policy Advsior & WPHF/RRW focal Point as needed.
  

Facilitate Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of capacity-building initiatives for WPHF-funded CSOs and women’s rights organizations;
  
• Facilitate peer learning, experience exchange, and mentorship opportunities for CSO partners across the region;
  
• Ensure all training and technical support integrates intersectional gender analysis, conflict sensitivity, and rights-based approaches.
  

Administrative Support to the Programme Unit:

• Provide administrative and procurement support for organizing conferences, workshops, missions, and trainings under the WPHF/RRW project;
  
• Coordinate travel planning, logistics, and claims for women peace advocates and other direct support beneficiaries;
  
• Organize and coordinate filing of correspondence/documents and ensure up-to-date digital filing.
  

Financial Management Support:

• Create and manage projects in Quantum, including budget preparation, budget revisions, award management, and financial closure processes;
  
• Create requisitions, process goods receipt notes, and support procurement workflows in alignment with UN Women rules and procedures;
  
• Support the Programme Team in financial tracking, donor reporting, and monitoring budget utilization across activities;
  
• Compile, analyze, and organize financial and programme information from donors and internal teams for use in reporting and decision-making;
  
• Support tracking and reporting of mobilized and pledged resources for WPHF initiatives.
  

Monitor Programme Performance and Reporting:

• Participate in coordination meetings with the WPHF RRW Unit and grantees and women peace advocates supported through the project;
  
• Support the preparation of high quality, timely progress reports, financial updates, and analytical briefs for the WPHF RRW Unit and internal stakeholders;
  
• Contribute to data collection and analysis and support the production of knowledge products that capture programme progress, challenges, and learning.
  

Support Advocacy and Knowledge Management:

• Contribute to advocacy and visibility efforts of the WPHF/ RRW and partnership opportunities;
  
• Support learning processes, best practice documentation, and cross-regional knowledge-sharing, including through the Global Learning Hub (L-HUB);
  
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge products, policy briefs, case studies, and learning materials;
  
• Coordinate travel planning, logistics, and claims for women peace advocates and other direct support beneficiaries.
  

Communication, Visibility, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilization

• Support the development and dissemination of communication materials, including success stories, human-interest stories, social media content, briefs, and web updates to enhance visibility and awareness of WPHF/RRW initiatives at regional and global levels;
  
• Document and amplify the voices, experiences, and contributions of women peacebuilders and women’s rights organizations, ensuring their leadership and impact are prominently reflected across communication and advocacy platforms;
  
• Strengthen and sustain partnerships with women’s rights organizations, civil society actors, and other key stakeholders to enhance programme visibility and coordination;
  
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by preparing high-quality briefing notes, concept notes, donor profiles, and other materials required to engage partners and mobilize financial and technical support for WPHF/RRW programming.