Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Lead – GRB, the Programme Analyst-GRB will be responsible for the technical deliverables of the project and ensuring quality control, along with finalising methodology for desk review, guidance and support for state technical coordinators, consolidation of knowledge products, lead support in meetings with government and other stakeholders and content support for GRB trainings.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the formulation of the programme’s strategic direction and sectoral priorities.
Lead the preparation, design, and implementation of situation analyses.
Set objectives, develop proposals, and design plans using RBM methodology.
Develop, review, and oversee Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and budgets, ensuring alignment with RBM principles.
Provide technical and operational support across all stages of programming.
Identify areas for technical support and intervention to strengthen programme delivery.
Coordinate calls for proposals, including technical review committees and partner capacity assessments.
Manage and monitor financial resources in line with UN Women’s internal control framework and applicable rules.
Oversee contracting and management of implementing partners, ensuring compliance with policy and procedures.
Implement the programme’s communication and visibility plan.
Develop and implement the programme’s M&E framework with clear, measurable indicators.
Oversee baseline assessments, mid-term evaluations, periodic reviews, and evaluation missions.
Update programme frameworks based on reviews, lessons learned, and evaluation findings.
Track progress on activities and finances using RBM tools.
Organize and facilitate project review and evaluation meetings.
Prepare and finalize progress, donor, and aggregate delivery reports, ensuring timely submission and integration of lessons learned.
Supervise and guide consultants to ensure quality outputs.
Support budget monitoring, realignments, and revisions to ensure efficient resource use.
Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies for the GRB programme.
Maintain strategic relationships with national government counterparts (MWCD, MORD, MOPR, NITI Aayog, etc.) and nodal GRB departments in selected states.
Identify and develop partnerships with UN agencies, multilateral and regional organizations, academic and technical institutions.
Contribute to negotiations, drafting of agreements, and monitoring their implementation.
Maintain regular communication with donors on programme progress and opportunities.
Conduct donor research, prepare briefs, and identify cost-sharing opportunities.
Participate in national and UN coordination mechanisms to ensure programme coherence.
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences/Economics/Social Work /Gender Studies/Public Administration/Policy or related fields.
Work Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in programme management and implementation, research and training related to gender issues and women empowerment is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in the Panchayati Raj system directly at national/ state government is required.
Experience in Gender Response budgeting at national/subnational level with government Ministries/Departments is desirable.
Wider sectoral expertise for dealing with gender issues, as well as experience of training content and government capacity building is desirable.
