Project Officer Job Vacancy- Uganda Bureau of Statistics and UNIFEM

The United Nations (UN) in Uganda is implementing a Joint Programming on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment with current funding from DFID. The programme is being coordinated by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM, Part of UN Women). The UN Joint Programme is a collaboration of 11 participating UN Agencies in the concept of Delivering as One, the Government of Uganda (GOU) and civil society. The programme includes resources for strengthening strategic institutions within government in gender mainstreaming activities including the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
UBOS is a semi-autonomous agency of government created under the UBOS Act 1998 and mandated to ensure the production of quality and timely official statistics, and constitutes a coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for the National Statistical System (NSS). UBOS strives to develop a coherent, reliable, efficient and demand-driven NSS that supports management and development initiatives. Due to the increasing need and demand for gender statistics for effective planning, UBOS has prioritised the need to mainstream gender statistics production in the various government line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) involved in the generation of statistics.
UBOS as lead agency in statistical development is expected to undertake the following responsibilities towards the development of Gender Statistics:
* Ensure regular production of statistical publications on gender that present and interpret topical data on women and men suitably packaged for a wide range of users
* Ensure that producers and users of statistics in the NSS regularly review the adequacy of official statistical systems, the scope of gender issues, and develop strategies for improvement
* Promote the use of more gender sensitive data in the formulation of policy and implementation of programmes and projects
It is in the above context that UBOS requires the services of a Project Officer on Gender and Statistics to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics.
Duties and Responsibilities
The SC Project Officer on Gender and Statistics to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics recruited under Service Band 4 at SC 9 level, will work under the direct supervision of Principal Officer Statistical Coordination in the UBOS and in close collaboration with the International UN Volunteer Gender Statistician, other statistics officers and provide mentoring to the UBOS Gender Officer. The position holder will be matrix managed by the Joint programme Coordinator for purposes of meeting the Joint Programme results, progress reporting on delivery of the deliverables.
Summary of Key Functions:
* Design and implement gender capacity development plan for UBOS incorporating the findings and recommendations of the participatory gender audit
* Organize capacity building activities on gender analysis, reporting, popularization and dissemination of gender statistics within UBOS and the statistical units of the seven (7) priority sectors – Agriculture, Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Energy, JLOS and Local Government
* Facilitate the downstream generation and application of gender statistics through training and mentoring district statisticians in the production of district gender profiles in ten priority districts of the JP Gender
* Develop and apply gender responsive data-collection tools and gender analysis tools
* Institutionalise the dissemination, use and documentation of gender analytical products for improved programme planning in the 7 priority sectors and 10 selected districts.
* Develop interactive mechanisms with statistics users and interest groups such as the Kampala City Group on Gender Statistics
* Any other activities related to gender that will enrich the development of gender statistics
* Work closely with UNIFEM/UN WOMEN, other collaborating UN Agencies, Ministries and civil society organizations working on the Joint Programme on Gender Equality

Deliverables:
* An inception report outlining the strategy for the implementation of the recommendations of the gender audit and work plan for the implementation of the key tasks above
* A capacity development plan for UBOS, the selected government sectors and local governments
* Training plan, modules, and report on the trainings in gender analysis and usage of new data collection tools
* Documentation and publication of selected gender statistical reports
* Interim quarterly reports and final report with recommendations

Competencies
* Knowledge of human rights and gender and development framework
* Familiarity with the results-based management framework and indicators
* Proficiency in applying and adapting gender mainstreaming knowledge tools and products to country and sector-specific contexts
* Substantial technical competence in working with national and local government systems on gender mainstreaming
* Training and facilitation skills
* Technical writing and documentation skills
* Good computer research and network management skills
* Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
* A strong team player, willing to lend a hand to other team members and partners when required
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Advanced university degree or equivalent in Statistics, covering Gender and Development-with policy development and methodology as minors

Experience:
* Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of gender statistics and statistical data-aided policy development.
* Gender and development experience in Uganda, preferably with government and/or with women’s non-governmental organizations at a senior level
* Knowledge and prior experience (including training) in gender responsive data collection and analysis
* Proven track record in training or institutional capacity development especially in the area of gender, development, and women’s empowerment
* Proven experience and skills for capacity building and knowledge transfer
Language Requirements:
* Fluency in English (written and oral)
* Knowledge of another UN language is an asset
This vacancy is only open to Ugandan nationals.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Closing Date: Friday, 31 December 2010