Programme Analyst (Justice & Rule of Law) [Open to internal and external applicants]

UN Development Programme - UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

Staff Closes 23 Aug 2026 8 days left

Overview

The Programme Analyst (Justice & Rule of Law) will lead the day-to-day management of activities contributing to progress in governance, justice, human rights, and the rule of law, supporting the expansion of UNDP’s justice and rule-of-law portfolio.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support justice sector reform initiatives at national and subnational levels.
  • Contribute to policy dialogue and institutional strengthening efforts related to rule of law and human rights.
  • Ensure human rights principles, gender equality, and inclusion are systematically integrated into programme design and implementation.
  • Support monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management, and pipeline development for justice and human rights initiatives.
  • Contribute to linking justice sector interventions with broader governance reforms to strengthen end-to-end institutional accountability.
  • Oversee the Programme Associate and Programme Assistant and support Project Managers.
Required Experience

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national and/or international level in governance, justice reform, rule of law, or human rights programming. Experience working in the UN/ international organization is an advantage. Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts (including BARMM) is an advantage. Experience in preparation of concept notes, project proposals in the areas of governance, justice, rule of law and transparency is an asset. Experience working with government agencies, local communities and stakeholders involved in governance and/or governance reforms is an advantage. Experience in monitoring, evaluation and supervision of projects in the areas of governance, justice, rule of law, transparency is desirable. Experience working with government agencies, courts, justice sector institutions, or human rights bodies is desired. Familiarity with human rights-based approaches (HRBA) and access-to-justice programming is desired.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field of expertise such as Law, Human Rights, Political Science, Public Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, and other related field is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional two (2) years qualifying experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Filipino is required
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
1 Year with Possibility for extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
Apply

Similar Opportunities

INGO.WORK: