Programme Analyst- Gender and Agri -Technology NPSA 8

Vacancy announcement: UNWOMEN seeks a Programme Analyst- Gender and Agri -Technology NPSA 8 for their operations in Mogadishu. This role falls within the Programme Affairs sector and requires candidates with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Apr, 01. Job Description Background: 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. UN Women Somalia works to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment by supporting government institutions, civil society, and communities. Guided by its triple mandate of normative support, UN coordination, and operational programming, UN Women focuses on key priorities including Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE), gender responsive humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction (Hum/DRR), and leadership through initiatives such as the Leadership, Empowerment, Access and Protection (LEAP) programme. Through these efforts, UN Women promotes women’s participation in decision making, strengthens livelihoods and resilience to climate and humanitarian shocks, and supports inclusive and sustainable development in Somalia. Reporting to the Programme Analyst and working in close coordination with the Country Programme Manager and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the Gender and Agri-Technology Programme Analyst will provide programme support for the effective implementation of the project Enhancing Women’s Climate Resilience and Livelihoods through IT-Enabled Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kismayo, Jubaland State. The Analsyt contributes to the design, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of climate-smart agriculture interventions, working closely with NEC-XON, a Japanese company. The role strengthens climate-resilient advisory services, improves women farmers’ access to digital tools and markets, and supports institutional capacity building within the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The Analyst collaborates closely with programme and operation === Skills & Qualifications === Education and Certification : Master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agri-Technology, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Rural 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; Certification in project or programme management (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) is an added advantage Experience : At least 2 years of relevant work experience in development programme or project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and capacity building is required; Experience in digital agriculture, agri-technology, climate-smart agriculture, or agricultural extension programs is desirable; Experience working with government institutions, particularly in the agriculture sector, is desirable; Experience supporting women-focused, inclusive, or gend --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho

Education and Certification : Master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agri-Technology, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Rural 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; Certification in project or programme management (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) is an added advantage Experience : At least 2 years of relevant work experience in development programme or project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and capacity building is required; Experience in digital agriculture, agri-technology, climate-smart agriculture, or agricultural extension programs is desirable; Experience working with government institutions, particularly in the agriculture sector, is desirable; Experience supporting women-focused, inclusive, or gender-responsive agricultural programs is an asset; Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable Languages: Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Somali is desirable.

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