Background and Organizational Context

UNDP remains firm in its commitment to accompany the Government of Mozambique in its development journey by investing in youth and women empowerment initiatives (skills development, employment promotion, and supporting entrepreneurship), promoting renewable energy, building state capability, disaster response, lobbying for biodiversity investments, and driving innovation.

UNDP works in partnership with the Mozambique national, provincial and municipal governments, UN agencies, civil society, cooperation agencies, the private sector, foundations, academia and the media to deliver the mentioned goals and objectives. These UNDP partners bring together essential complementarity knowledge, human and financial resources that jointly create the levers to deliver a systemic transformation. Working with CSOs has a strategic impact on empowering representatives of society to act as guardians of public goods, including holding government account and ensuring the proper representation of civilians and the upholding of their rights, in particular those of the most vulnerable and excluded.

In this context, this job description is a direct response to UNDP’s improved business model in Mozambique. It envisions an office structure adapted to the current and future needs of the country, underpinning its advisory and programmatic offer while at the same time delivering solid implementation support. It also promotes a more collaborative approach to working across the office and with external partners.

UNDP’s new organizational structure in Mozambique endeavors to strengthen UNDP´s role as a learning organization to deliver on Agenda 2030. It is designed to provide the foundation for the whole public policy life cycle with a special emphasis at sub-national level that, as an engagement strategy, is expected to allow new areas of joint work and resource mobilization.

UNDP is actively involved in promoting gender equality in Mozambique, focusing on areas like economic empowerment, access to energy, resilience to climate change, inclusive governance, justice, and human rights. UNDP's work in Mozambique is also linked to the country's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and the need for inclusive and sustainable development.
 

Positions Purpose 

Under the direct supervision of the Resident Representative and in close collaboration and consultation with the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme), the Programme Analyst – Gender & Diversity  will provide substantive advice in the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment within the CO as well as the inclusion of other vulnerable groups.

The Incumbent coordinates policy development, capacity development, and strategic planning for new programme areas while ensuring consistency of CPD priorities together with the advancement of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization and expansion of the country portfolio.  

S/he works in close collaboration with other policy and programme portfolios and the Operations Team to ensure a collaborative and harmonized joint UNDP programme. Cross-cutting coordination with CO Communications, Gender and other relevant experts will be required to increase the impact of the development interventions.

The Programme Analyst – Gender & Diversity provides substantive oversight of programme/ portfolio management, accountability, as it relates to gender and inclusion considerations. S/he assists in the effective application of RBM tools with a gender sensitive lens, including on the establishment of performance indicators, targets and milestones, and monitoring achievement of results, including from the gender equality perspective, capturing lessons learnt during the project implementation;

The incumbent works in close collaboration with Gender and Inclusion focal points in the Regional Hub, UNDP HQ, staff from other UN Agencies and national partners from the Government, civil society, and donors through multilateral and/or bilateral arrangements

Incumbent is expected to display managerial innovation, initiative, and a strong client orientation that encourages and rewards excellence in programme delivery and implementation. S/he might be required to undertake emerging tasks and additional duties as requested by senior management. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides advice and support to UNDP management, programmes and projects focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Ensure the compilation, analysis and interpretation of gender issues and statistical data, thorough research of the in the country and preparation of top-quality analysis and reports;
• Provide top quality analysis and substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, and other strategic documents; 
• Advise on possible areas for UNDP support and adjustment of on-going programmes to ensure that UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities, with a special focus on gender inclusion;
•  Develop new gender-related portfolio, both focused on integration of gender to existing programmes/projects (re: improving the UNDP Gender Marker) as well as creating stand-alone or joint-programmes with other UN agencies (re: UNWOMEN);
• Prepare and launch of gender and inclusion reports;
• Contribute to sub-regional, regional and inter-agency initiatives related to gender issues;
• Represent UNDP in different working groups and interagency working groups on gender;
• Support the Country Office in implementing the Integrated Work Plan that includes gender targets in line with CO Gender Equality Strategy as well as the implementation of the Gender Equality Seal.
   

2. Participates in effective management of the gender programme and gender specific portfolio as well as identifying opportunities for cross cutting amongst thematic areas in the CO focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation achieving the following results:

• Provide guidance to UNDP programming to ensure that a sound gender and inclusion analysis informs programme/project design and management; identify strategic actions to be undertaken to improve the quality of implementation, support achievement of related results, and manage the effective application of the Gender Marker;
• Provide advice on appropriate gender-sensitive indicators across projects, and support colleagues in the monitoring and reporting of results/outputs and objectives against agreed indicators, in close collaboration with M&E specialist;
• Monitor political, economic, and social developments trends and issues affecting women’s rights and other vulnerable groups in Mozambique, producing analytic reports, and informing a strategic response to opportunities and challenges within the context of UNDP’s projects in close partnership with the relevant stakeholders;
• Support knowledge building and sharing at the country office on gender equality focusing on achievements, lessons learned, and methodologies utilized in gender equality implementation and mainstreaming;
• Ensure financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of DIM/NIM projects; 
• Contribute to the preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting;
• Work closely with UNCT, and other UN agencies working in support of gender equality, inclusivity, and women’s empowerment to ensure complementarity and avoid overlap;
• Assist in the effective application of RBM tools with a gender sensitive lens, including on the establishment of performance indicators, targets and milestones, and monitoring achievement of results, including from the gender equality perspective, capturing lessons learnt during the project implementation.
   

3. Provides Advocacy and Partnership building support, focusing on the achievement of the following results.

•  Participate in and represent UNDP in activities to highlight key gender equality and women’s human rights issues, and advocate for integration of gender equality and social inclusivity issues into the development agenda;
• Performs analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization;
• Maintain relationships with UNDP’s partners including other UN agencies, donors, and I/NGOs, on matters related to the promotion of commitments to gender equality with a view to ensuring strategic partnerships and strengthening collaboration;
•  Initiate and coordinate strategic advocacy activities to maximize support of the UN system and civil society partners on gender equality and social inclusivity in line with international commitments and priorities for Mozambique.
   

4. Facilitates knowledge building and knowledge sharing as required by the organization, focusing on the following results:

• Organize and conduct training on gender advancement, gender equality and social inclusivity, women’s empowerment, women’s issues, and social development thematic areas related to UNDP’s Gender Strategic Plan in the Country Office;
• Monitor and report on the implementation of the CO Gender Equality Strategy and action plan as well as the Gender Seal for which the CO has applied for certification in 2025’26;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Monitor and document CO’s contribution to gender equality results for reporting and further communication purposes;
• Ensure professional growth through active learning of new trends  in gender and inclusion with a view to enhance the capacities of strategic partners at the national level;
• Ensure that all staff are equipped to sustainably mainstream gender equality objectives/goals in their respective areas of work in operations/programming.
   

Competencies

Core: 
Achieve Results

• LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively

• LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements  

Learn Continuously 

• LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 

Adapt with Agility  

•   LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible  

Act with Determination

• LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident 

Engage and Partner 

• LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships 

Enable Diversity and Inclusion 

• LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 
   

Functional Competencies 

Business Management:- Results-based Management

• Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

Business Management:- Project Management 

•  Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Business Management:- Portfolio Management  

•  Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment

Business Management:- Monitoring  

• Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

Business Management:- Working with Evidence and Data    

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

Business Direction & Strategy:- System Thinking  

•  Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

2030 Agenda: Peace :- Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights

• Gender Justice
   

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field is required; or 
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field  in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 
   

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation and gender mainstreaming of development portfolios and projects;
• Programme management experience with sound knowledge of all aspects of the project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation) is highly desirable; · 
• Progressively responsible experience in international development organizations, bilateral development agencies and/or international NGOs; 
•  Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
• Experience in Advocacy for Gender Equality and inclusion of other vulnerable groups is highly desirable; 
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP; 
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
   

Language requirements :

•  Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in the national language of the duty station (Portuguese) is required for local staff.
   

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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