Company: UN Women
Title: Programme Analyst – Affirmative Procurement – NPSA 8, PSA
Identification: 36616
Type: Full-time
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Initial Contract Duration: 1 Year
Field: NGO / International Development, Programme & Project Management
Qualification: Master’s Degree
Experience: At least 1 year
About UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda, UN Women brings together resources and mandates to achieve greater impact in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The organisation builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system: the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI), International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW), and United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
Job Summary
The Programme Analyst will support the implementation and coordination of UN Women’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) programmes, with a particular focus on affirmative procurement and affirmative finance. The role involves programme management, technical assistance, monitoring and reporting, partner coordination, capacity development, budget management, advocacy, knowledge building and inter-agency coordination.
Key Functions and Accountabilities
Project Management and Technical Assistance on Affirmative Procurement
- Act as project officer for the national component of the project Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Finance in West Africa and lead implementation of national activities.
- Assist in monitoring project progress according to the work plan and draft monitoring and donor reports.
- Assist with the management, supervision and coordination of consultants and other contractors.
- Coordinate relationships with key partners, identify potential problems and suggest solutions.
- Assist in managing programme financial resources, including budgeting, budget revisions, expenditure tracking and reporting.
- Act as Country Focal Person Alternate for the Regional Evaluation of the project.
- Advise senior management and project partners on integrating affirmative finance principles into national policies.
- Identify capacity-building needs and support partners through technical assistance, training and capacity development initiatives.
- Support and oversee technical experts providing assistance to institutional partners and women-led SMEs to access finance.
Programme Strategy and Women’s Economic Empowerment
- Provide technical inputs into the design and formulation of programme and project proposals related to Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE).
Programme Implementation and Management
- Provide inputs to annual work plans and budgets.
- Coordinate and monitor programme activities.
- Coordinate calls and requests for proposals, including organising technical review committees and conducting partner capacity assessments.
- Review and coordinate implementing partners’ financial and narrative reports.
- Train partners on Results Based Management.
Technical Assistance and Capacity Development
- Provide technical support and oversight for programme activities implemented with partners.
- Identify opportunities for partner capacity building.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor progress on programme activities, results and indicators.
- Monitor implementation of proposals by responsible partners.
- Provide inputs to quarterly reports, donor reports and other reports covering outputs, results and outcomes.
People and Financial Management
- Monitor budget implementation and programme expenditures and conduct budget revisions when required.
- Provide inputs to financial reports.
- Oversee the work of Programme Associates and Assistants as required.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation
- Provide inputs into resource mobilisation strategies.
- Analyse and maintain relevant information and databases.
- Contribute to project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches and donor profiles.
Inter-Agency Coordination
- Provide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination activities related to Women’s Economic Empowerment.
- Provide inputs to background reports and briefing materials to support coordination with other partners in Nigeria.
Advocacy, Knowledge Building and Communication
- Provide technical inputs to background documents, briefs and presentations related to WEE.
- Coordinate and support advocacy activities, campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.
- Provide inputs into the development of knowledge management products on WEE.
- Support the formulation and implementation of learning strategies to build the capacity of UN Women and strategic partners in affirmative finance.
- Support advocacy, knowledge-building and communications activities at the national level.
- Contribute to the exchange of information and provide technical expertise in developing knowledge products.
- Participate actively in UN Women’s Community of Practice on Gender Responsive Procurement to share project results, information and lessons learned.
- Perform other duties within the functional profile as required for the efficient functioning of the office and organisation.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely and quality substantive inputs to programme strategies and activities.
- Timely and quality inputs to work plans and budgets.
- Adherence to UN Women standards and rules.
- Timely monitoring and tracking of programme results and finances.
- Effective relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Timely organisation of events.
- Quality of knowledge and advocacy products.
Requirements
Education and Certification
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender/Women’s Studies, International Development or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Project/programme management certification such as PMP®, PRINCE2® or MSP® is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least 1 year of progressively responsible experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building.
- Experience in public policy and strategy supporting women’s entrepreneurship.
- In-depth knowledge of gender/public procurement procedures and regulations in West and Central Africa.
- Knowledge and experience with private-sector affirmative sourcing and supply-chain practices.
- Experience working on programmes and projects funded by international institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank or United Nations System is an asset.
- Experience designing and delivering training for women entrepreneurs is an asset.
- Experience in Women’s Economic Empowerment is desirable.
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable.
Competencies
Core Values
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies
- Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
- Accountability
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Inclusive collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leading by example
Functional Competencies
- Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Good budget and finance skills.
- Good knowledge of Results Based Management.
- Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of gender-responsive procurement.
- Good knowledge of women business associations.
- Ability to identify and analyse trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official UN Women recruitment platform:
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.