I. Position Information
Job Title: Programme Analyst, Care Systems, Women’s Economic Empowerment
(Local Post for Indian Nationals and Applicants with Valid Work Permit)
UN Entity: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Unit/Office/Project: India CO
Duty Station: New Delhi Level: N-PPSA 9
Type: Regular
Location: Office Based
Expected Duration: 1 Year. (Renewable subject to availability of Project Funds)
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.
UN Women’s India Country Office, based in New Delhi, works to accelerate the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women through strategic partnerships, technical and policy advisory services, and advocacy with governmental, inter-governmental, and civil society partners. It also leads the UN system’s work in India on gender equality, including through ensuring accountability for results. Within this framework, the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Unit drives policy advocacy, research, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and investment mobilization to strengthen care systems as a pillar of gender-responsive economic growth. Guided by the UN Women Strategic Plan, this work advances key priorities such as expanding access to quality care services, formalizing care work, and supporting workforce development.
The position is situated within the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) portfolio of both UN Women’s India Country Office and the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP). It supports the implementation of regional and country-level priorities under the Transforming Care Systems Accelerator, as identified in the UN Women Strategic Plan. At the regional level, the position contributes to advancing the TransformCare Investment Initiative – Asia Pacific (TCII-AP) and the Gender Action Lab (GAL), which drive innovative, investment-focused solutions to strengthen care systems and promote gender-responsive economic recovery. At the country level, the position supports the WEE Unit’s efforts to expand access to quality care services, formalize and professionalize care work, and foster care entrepreneurship. The role supports India Country Office and national priorities on policy advocacy, investment mobilization, and multi-stakeholder engagement to strengthen care infrastructure, promote inclusive growth, and advance gender equality across both national and regional contexts.
The Programme Analyst will report to Programme Officer Entrepreneurship, WEE, and work under overall technical supervision and coordination with Country Programme Manager, Women’s Economic Empowerment, UN Women India Office and Regional Lead, Women’s Economic Empowerment & Migration, ROAP. This position will allocate approximately 50% of its time to India Country Office priorities and 50% to Regional Office priorities, ensuring effective alignment between national and regional care systems initiatives. The role contributes to the effective management of UN Women programmes on Care Systems by providing substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation across both levels. The Programme Analyst will support delivery of UN Women programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures, recommending enhancements where necessary. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme and operations teams, UN Women HQ personnel, Government officials (including the Ministry of Women and Child Development), multi- and bi-lateral donors, and civil society partners to ensure successful implementation of the care systems portfolio. This position is based in New Delhi, with the possibility of travel.
III. Scope of Work
1. Lead and contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of care systems and women’s economic empowerment
• Lead and support India Care initiatives in alignment with national priorities, including Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and other relevant government bodies. Support the TransformCare Investment Initiative – Asia Pacific (TCII-AP) and lead country-level implementation to ensure alignment with India’s care systems agenda.
• Lead implementation and provide substantive inputs to programme and project design Innovation Challenge for Childcare Solutions, Better Skills Better Care, and support closure and transition of Gender-Inclusive Care Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Programme (GICEEP) to Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator;
• Identify priority areas for support and intervention to strengthen care systems and enhance women’s economic empowerment, in collaboration with Central and State governments, and regional partners.
• Contribute to programme development that aligns with India’s national priorities and UN Women’s Strategic Plan.
2. Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the care systems, entrepreneurship and skilling programmes
• Lead in providing technical inputs to annual workplans, budgets, and implementation strategies for national and regional initiatives on Care Systems;
• Lead overall management and implementation of Innovation Challenge for Childcare Solutions, Better Skills Better Care, and provide technical inputs to country-level components of TCII-AP and the Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator including programme design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination;
• Oversee work of implementing partners and consultants for both India and regional components, ensuring outputs meet agreed results frameworks.
• Support regional initiatives under TCII-AP by providing technical inputs, coordinating implementation, and ensuring India’s participation in regional platforms.
• Support UN Women’s engagement in national and regional policy dialogues on care systems financing, care workforce development,
• Lead and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to advance dialogue on care systems
3. Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners, for both India and Regional offices:
• Lead coordination and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities; Develop technical knowledge products;
• Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the programmes and initiatives under care systems; and
• Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.
4. Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/project
• Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools;
• Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes; and
• Provide substantive inputs to donor and UN Women reports for national and regional care activities.
5. Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the programmes and initiatives under care systems
• Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, for both India and Regional Office, as necessary.
• Provide substantive inputs to financial reports for India initiatives; and
• Supervise Programme Associates and Assistants, for India office.
6. Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies
• Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies from Central and State governments, private sector, and donors for innovative care financing solutions;
• Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles; and
• Participate in donor meetings and public information events, for both India and Regional Office, as delegated.
7. Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on care systems and women’s economic empowerment to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
• Provide substantive technical support to the UN Women Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.
8. Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to care systems
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products; and
• Coordinate the development ff knowledge management methodologies, and products on care systems, including care delivery models and infrastructure, entrepreneurship and skilling,
• Coordinate the development of knowledge products on care systems, including research and mapping of care infrastructure and delivery models, care entrepreneurship, skilling and certification, employer-supported care, financing strategies, and technology-enabled innovations.
9. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary by both India and Regional Office, for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation, including support to planning and coordination for key convenings and stakeholder engagements related to the TransformCare agenda at national and regional level.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
The incumbent will work closely with implementing partners across multiple projects to ensure effective execution and stakeholder coordination. S/he will support alignment with UN Women India and ROAP-led programmes, providing strategic guidance and technical oversight, and contributing to matrix management structures under regional and global Care Systems initiatives.
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
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https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values
Functional Competencies:
• Good analytical and research skills with the ability to develop evidence-based policy recommendations and strategic interventions.
• Good knowledge of care systems and gender equality frameworks, including skilling, entrepreneurship, social norms, social protection policies, financing mechanisms, and investment strategies.
• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, with knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) principles.
• Ability to identify and assess emerging trends, gaps and opportunities in care systems financing, with a focus on resource mobilization and sustainable investment models.
• Sound knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and the use of data to inform evidence-based programming and policy.
• Good understanding of national and international laws and schemes, especially on decent work principles, and their application within the care workforce and broader labour markets.
• Excellent knowledge of gender and social norms and their impact on women’s economic empowerment, particularly in relation to unpaid care work, women’s labour force participation, and gender-responsive policies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multi-stakeholder partnerships, including with government agencies, private sector actors, UN agencies, donors, and civil society organizations to advance care systems.
• Good understanding of private sector engagement in care systems investments, including strategies to promote employer-supported childcare, eldercare, and workforce development solutions.
• Ability to produce high-quality knowledge products, including policy briefs, reports, and research publications on women’s economic empowerment, care workforce development, and financing models.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including MS Word, Excel, database management, and web-based project management systems, for effective programme planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead inter-agency coordination, drive policy dialogues, and mobilize resources for care systems initiatives at national and regional levels.
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising to support sustainable financing for care economy interventions.
V. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Certification:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Gender/Women's studies, Human Rights, International Development Studies, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 02 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
Experience
• At least 05 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required.
• Experience in the Care systems and Women’s Economic Empowerment programming with knowledge of national, regional, and global practices, is desirable.
• Experience leading and coordinating and liaising with government agencies, donors and/or international organizations, is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Hindi, with strong reading and writing skills, is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
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.
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