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United Nations Development Programme Gender Analyst China UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “Gender Analyst”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 15-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 01/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Gender Analyst to be based in Beijing , China. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: Gender Analyst

Duty Station: Beijing , China

Country: China

Application Deadline: 15-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

Ensures gender mainstreaming into programme/projects and operations:

• Implement a comprehensive gender screening process for all new projects prior to their initiation, support the identification and integration of gender-specific objectives, indicators, targets, and activities within the CO programme.
• Conduct the mapping exercise on the gender mainstreaming progress results every quarter to identify the level of gender mainstreaming in the CO programme and operations and suggest recommendations for improvement.
• Hold meetings and clinic discussions with the CO staff (Programme, Projects and Operations) to conduct analysis and identify entry points on the integration of gender mainstreaming across the programme/project interventions.
• Support the formulation and implementation of the stand-alone gender project matching GEN 3 gender marker attribute, if needed.
• Monitor and track the gender-related objectives and goals on both project and programme level and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Contribute to the CO annual reporting (ROAR) and project reporting.

Facilitates knowledge building on gender-related issues:

• Facilitate knowledge building and mainstreaming of gender in related perspectives within UNDP programmes and actively participates in corporate UNDP knowledge creation.
• In close cooperation with the Bangkok Regional Hub Gender Team and relevant colleagues, conduct regular training for the CO staff on Gender equality related matters.
• Conduct training for implementing partners as requested by the project teams.
• Design and deliver comprehensive gender training for all employees, including tailored sessions for new UNDP personnel as a component of the orientation program.
• Assist project teams in executing specific gender-related initiatives and effectively communicating their outcomes as needed.
• Reinforce office efforts to combat Sexual Harassment (SH) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), ensuring tight coordination with the regional gender office and the Inter-Agency Network to meet all operational standards and requirements.

Facilitates the implementation of the Gender Seal Certification (GES) Programme:

• Develop and implement the Action Plan for achieving the gold-level Gender Equality Seal and lead the assessment and certification process in close collaboration with the relevant units, senior management, and Regional Hub Gender Team.
• Actively monitor and refine the improvement strategies to address the Gender Seal Team’s feedback, aligning with the benchmarks of the Gender Equality Seal and the directives of the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025.
• Mobilize and guide colleagues from various departments to incorporate gender considerations into their daily work and encourage the inclusion of gender-specific goals within their operational plans.
• Document, consolidate, and disseminate successful practices and insights gleaned from country office experiences in achieving Gender Equality Seal objectives, fostering a culture of learning and excellence in gender mainstreaming.

Contributes to and coordinates network and partnerships:

• Support mapping of potential new partnerships and leverage existing partnerships at the country level in determined priority areas.
• Conduct regular consultations with the other key UN agencies, and key national women’s organizations.
• Attend the monthly UN County Team Gender Thematic Group meetings on behalf of UNDP, and provide technical input and assistance to UN system-wide gender-related initiatives, such as 16 Days of Activism, International Women’s Day Joint Campaign, UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard annual assessment, etc.
• Represent UNDP in the UN Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Inter-Agency Network, offering both technical and coordination support to facilitate the implementation of activities and initiatives related to this critical issue.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Project Management, International Relations or International Development, Public Administration, or a related field, is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in development project management or related field is required.
• Knowledge of office software packages and handling of web-based management systems.
• Professional experience in gender mainstreaming and/or diversity aspects/components is a strong asset.
• Previous programmatic and technical experience in policy making and provision of advisory services would be an advantage.
• Proven project management experience, preferably within UNDP or another UN agency/ international development organizations, with sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of the project cycle.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.