Gender Policy Analyst in Economy and Private Sector (Home Based) [Open to Internal and External applicatns]

UNDP•Panama City, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position is within the UNDP Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically within the Gender Team of the Regional Hub. The Gender Team leads the implementation of the corporate Gender Equality Strategy in the region, focusing on areas such as sustainable finance, private sector development, SMEs, and value chains. The Gender Policy Analyst will contribute to the strategic coordination, technical implementation, and knowledge development of the Prosperity portfolio, ensuring alignment with UNDP's Strategic Plan, Regional Programme Document, and Global Gender Equality Strategy. The role involves strategic portfolio coordination, technical advisory services, capacity development, innovation, knowledge management, advocacy, and resource mobilization.

Requirements

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Gender and Development, Social Sciences, or related fields, is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree, with an understanding of gender and development.
Minimum 2 years (with a master’s degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in economic development, gender equality, private sector development, sustainable finance, SMEs and/or inclusive economic policies in developing country contexts.
Experience providing technical advisory services to governments, financial institutions, private sector actors and/or development partners is required.
Proven experience and strong technical knowledge of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in the areas of private sector development, sustainable finance, value chains and/or inclusive growth.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver capacity development initiatives, including trainings and technical guidance for diverse stakeholders.
Proven analytical experience, including the ability to produce policy briefs, technical reports and strategic presentations.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage deliverables under tight timelines.
Strong partnership and stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to work effectively across teams and institutions.
Experience and sound understanding of ESG, sustainable finance and/or gender-responsive economic policies.
Demonstrated ability to promote knowledge sharing and contribute to communities of practice.
Experience in administrative, financial and logistical knowledge of the United Nations.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and oral is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of gender equality certification schemes is desirable.
Experience supporting regional or multi-country programmes within international organizations is desirable.
Working knowledge of a third UN language preferably relevant to the region in which this position is based, is an asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the annual and quarterly strategic planning of the Prosperity sub-area, ensuring alignment with the Regional Programme Document (RPD), the UNDP Strategic Plan and regional priorities on productive inclusion, private sector engagement, sustainable finance, innovation and support to the LAC Facility.
Provide technical and administrative follow-up of the regional portfolio, including workplans, milestones, reporting processes, monitoring of deliverables and consolidation of progress for corporate reporting mechanisms.
Ensure articulation and coordination with other Regional Hub Teams (Prosperity for All, Effective Governance, and Healthy Planet and Resilience) and with global teams and projects, promoting integrated approaches and combined solutions for Country Offices.
Support key administrative processes, including drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs), procurement follow-up, contractual monitoring, mission planning and organization of regional events.
Prepare strategic inputs for internal coordination meetings, management reports, leadership briefs and programmatic planning processes.
Ensure regional capacity-strengthening processes for Country Offices in the core areas of the Prosperity portfolio: gender equality in business, sustainable finance, gender-lens investing, SMEs and inclusive value chains.
Design, update and facilitate regional training (virtual and in-person), Training of Trainers (ToTs) and specialized technical sessions for Country Office teams, financial institutions, companies and government counterparts.
Provide technical accompaniment to Country Offices in the implementation of global and regional tools and frameworks, including: Equanomics and gender-responsive fiscal and financial policies, including gender-responsive blended finance; Gender Equality Seal programmes (for private sector and financial institutions), corporate self-assessment and evaluation methodologies, and Equality@Work tools; SME and SDG Value Chain toolkits.
Facilitate regional knowledge exchange and peer learning spaces, strengthening communities of practice and dissemination of innovative solutions across countries.
Provide specialized technical assistance to financial institutions to integrate gender equality into operations, financial products, investment strategies and management systems.
Support pre-audit and audit processes under the Gender Equality Seal for Financial Institutions, ensuring compliance with standards and institutional strengthening.
Contribute to ESG due diligence processes, risk analysis, interviews with potential partners and preparation of strategic recommendations to ensure safe partnerships and risk mitigation.
Provide technical advisory services to companies and investors seeking to reduce gender gaps and strengthen corporate practices aligned with gender equality standards.
Develop executive reports, comparative analyses, strategic briefs and presentations for companies, partners and decision-makers.
Coordinate with Country Offices in the implementation of Business for Gender Equality programmes, ensuring regular technical follow-up, continuous advisory support and articulation with governmental counterparts.
Support the implementation of gender-transformative value chain programmes in coordination with consultants, governments and Country Office teams.
Facilitate training processes using corporate methodologies targeted at SMEs and women’s economic empowerment (e.g., entrepreneurship and business strengthening tools).
Update and adapt the SDG Value Chain Toolkit and other technical instruments to strengthen the integration of gender equality in productive sectors and value chains.
Design and produce strategic knowledge products (guides, toolkits, infographics, executive presentations, comparative analyses and country syntheses) aligned with the RPD, Strategic Plan and Global and Gender Equality Strategy.
Systematize evidence, results, lessons learned and stories of change emerging from country implementation, strengthening regional knowledge generation and policy positioning.
Promote innovation within the Prosperity portfolio, including the exploration and application of blockchain-based solutions to enhance: Traceability in value chains; Transparency in due diligence processes; Digital certifications; Compliance verification and secure management of sensitive data.
Support the development of regional innovation communities, fostering pilot initiatives, proof-of-concept processes and partnerships with technology actors.
Support regional and sectoral advocacy spaces, including business forums, high-level dialogues and key events to position gender equality, inclusive financing and private sector and agenda, providing conceptual, logistical and administrative support.
Strengthen communities of practice related to the Gender Equality Seal and other flagship initiatives, ensuring active engagement, knowledge production and alignment with global and regional agendas.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with UN agencies, governments, business associations, financial institutions, private sector actors, donors and other relevant stakeholders to expand the reach of the Prosperity portfolio.
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by supporting the preparation of Project Briefs, Project Documents and donor proposals, and by organizing strategic meetings with partners and potential funders.
Identify new funding opportunities, programmatic synergies and partnerships to scale regional results on gender equality and prosperity.
Perform other duties as required by management, in line with the strategic priorities of the RPD, Strategic Plan and the regional Prosperity portfolio.