The posting
Job Description
I. Position Information
Job Title: Programme Analyst, Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation
UN Entity: UN Women
Unit/Office/Project: Ecuador
Duty Station: Quito
Level: N-PPSA 8
Type: Regular Location: Office
Position Number: TBD
Expected Duration: 12 months
II. Organizational Context
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
In Ecuador, the UN Women Country Office supports national and local governments, civil society, academia, the private sector and the United Nations system to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, in line with the UN Women Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and national development priorities. Under its Women's Economic Empowerment portfolio, the Office promotes the recognition, reduction and redistribution of unpaid care and domestic work through the design and implementation of comprehensive care systems at national and local levels, together with the production and use of quality gender data, including time-use and care statistics, for evidence-based public policy. The Office is also expanding its work on gender-responsive digital transformation, in line with the Global Digital Compact and the UN 2.0 agenda, focusing on closing the gender digital divide; promoting the ethical and responsible use of data, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) from a gender and human rights perspective; and leveraging digital innovation to strengthen care policies, women's economic autonomy and the prevention of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls.
Reporting to the Representative, the Programme Analyst provides programme support to the effective management of UN Women programmes on the care economy, gender data and digital transformation in the Ecuador Country Office by contributing to the programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst supports the delivery of UN Women programmes by analyzing results achieved during implementation and supporting appropriate application of systems and procedures. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bilateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio.
III. Scope of Work
Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation
- Provide technical inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives related to Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation
Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation programme
- Provide inputs to the annual workplan and budget as required;
- Support the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of programme activities;
- Support the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
- Review and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; and
- Train partners on Results Based Management.
Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to project/programme partners
- Provide technical support to and technically oversee the implementation of programme activities with partners; and
- Identify opportunities for capacity building.
Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/project
- Monitor progress on programme activity, results and indicators;
- Monitor the implementation of proposals by responsible partners; and
- Provide inputs to quarterly reports, donor reports and other reports on outputs, results outputs and outcomes.
Provide technical inputs to the management of people and finances of Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation programme
- Monitor budget implementation and programme activity expenditures and perform budget revisions when required;
- Provide inputs to financial reports; and
- Oversee the work of Programme Associates and Assistants as needed.
Contribute to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies
- Provide inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases; and
- Provide inputs to relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles.
Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
- Provide technical support to the Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by providing inputs to background reports and briefs.
Provide inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
- Provide technical inputs to background documents, briefs and presentations related to Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation
- Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaigns events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; and
- Provide inputs to the development of knowledge management products on Care Economy, Gender Data and Digital Transformation.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
IV. Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings
- Good analytical skills
- Good knowledge of gender data and statistics, including time-use and care statistics, and of the digital transformation agenda of the UN system
- Knowledge of the care economy and comprehensive care systems and policies
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools and of the ethical and responsible use of data science from a gender perspective
- Ability to build partnerships and coordinate with government institutions, the national statistical system, local governments and multi-stakeholder actors
V. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in statistics, economics, data science, gender/ women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Training or certification in data science, digital transformation or artificial intelligence would be an added advantage.
Experience
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required.
- Experience in the care economy, care policies and/or comprehensive care systems is desirable.
- Experience in production, analysis and use of gender statistics and official data is desirable.
- Experience in digital transformation, digital innovation or data science initiatives, including applications of AI, is desirable.
- Experience working with UN agencies is desirable.
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, local governments and/or donors is desirable.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
VI. How to Apply
To apply, you must complete your online application (Quantum) and upload the following required documents:
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page), attaching copies of the following in a SINGLE FILE:
1. Personal identification (ID card or passport)
2. A work visa for Ecuador valid for the duration of the employment contract; required for foreign nationals
3. Documents supporting the required qualifications (degrees, certificates, etc.).
4. Certificate(s) supporting the desired experience, if applicable.
Important Notes
- When applying on the Quantum platform, you must upload a single (1) PDF file. Below is a link to a guide to help interested applicants complete this step: https://www.wikihow.com/Merge-PDF-Files.
- UN Women assumes no responsibility and merely describes one of many ways to compress application-related documents. You may use whichever method you deem appropriate.
- When applying on the Quantum e-Recruit platform, we recommend having all required documentation ready, as the system does not allow for subsequent edits if any document is missing.
- You must complete all fields and answer all questions when submitting your application. Applications received incomplete, without the required documents, or after the deadline will not be considered.
We encourage applications from members of minority groups, indigenous groups or populations, and people with disabilities.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
