What's Happening?
UN Women is seeking a Programme Analyst for Gender Statistics in Jordan, a local post open to Jordanian nationals. This role is crucial for advancing UN Women's global initiative, 'Making Every Woman and Girl Count,' also known as Women Count. This program
supports Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda by improving the production, availability, accessibility, and use of quality gender data and statistics. The Programme Analyst will contribute to the effective management of UN Women programs in the Jordan Country Office by providing substantive technical assistance and capacity development to partners. Key responsibilities include contributing to program strategy development, providing technical support for implementation, assisting partners with capacity building, monitoring and reporting on project progress, managing finances, and supporting resource mobilization and advocacy efforts. The position requires a Master’s degree in social sciences or a related field and at least two years of experience in development project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Why It's Important?
This role is vital for strengthening Jordan's capacity to produce and utilize gender data and statistics, which are essential for informing and monitoring the implementation of the country's gender-related commitments within the 2030 Agenda. Accurate and accessible gender statistics are fundamental for evidence-based policymaking, enabling governments and non-state actors to identify disparities, track progress, and allocate resources effectively towards gender equality and women's empowerment. By enhancing the gender statistics ecosystem, from policy to data production and use, UN Women aims to ensure that interventions are targeted and impactful. The Programme Analyst will play a direct role in building national capacities, fostering coordination between data producers and users, and ensuring that gender statistics are regular, comparable, policy-relevant, and accessible, thereby contributing to more equitable development outcomes in Jordan.
What's Next?
The selected Programme Analyst will immediately begin contributing to Phase III of the Women Count initiative (2026-2029), building on previous achievements. This phase emphasizes addressing data gaps, strengthening technical capacities, and improving coordination to make gender statistics more regular and accessible through knowledge products, data platforms, and user-friendly communication. The analyst will work closely with government officials, multi- and bilateral donors, and civil society organizations to ensure successful program implementation. Future efforts will involve continued technical support to national partners, development of knowledge products, and active participation in resource mobilization and advocacy campaigns to further embed gender statistics into national planning and accountability frameworks. The long-term goal is to create a sustainable system where gender data consistently informs policies, programs, budgets, and accountability frameworks in Jordan.
Beyond the Headlines
The focus on gender statistics extends beyond mere data collection; it represents a fundamental shift towards recognizing and addressing systemic inequalities. By making women and girls 'count' through robust data, societies can move past anecdotal evidence to concrete, measurable progress. This initiative highlights the often-invisible aspects of women's lives and contributions, which are frequently overlooked in traditional data collection methods. The role of a Programme Analyst in this context is not just technical but also transformative, as it involves advocating for the importance of gender-disaggregated data to influence policy and resource allocation. This work can lead to more inclusive development strategies, better public services, and ultimately, a more equitable society where the needs and contributions of all individuals are recognized and valued, fostering a culture of accountability for gender equality.
