outcome XM-DAC-41146-NER_O_3

Enhanced quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, RBM and evaluation in Niger

In 2021, UN Women for the first time has taken the initiative to conduct a final evaluation of its strategic note at the end of its implementation to better guide the development of the new note. The evaluation has started well and is in the validation phase of the inception report with support from the region. This initiative was taken to ensure that the office capitalizes on the achievements, lessons and challenges of the implementation of this note to better plan the new strategy and identify the best ways to strategically position the office in the field of gender in Niger. UN Women Niger has also initiated three (3) evaluations of these projects at the end of implementation. Both projects have been extended at no cost and their evaluations will be finalized in 2022. The Office is also fully involved in evaluations of joint projects and other documents (UNDAF and PDES) at the inter-agency and national levels to assess the level of gender mainstreaming and ensure better national replanning at the level of the different consultation frameworks. The office intends to capitalize on the results and recommendations from these different evaluations to ensure that gender will be systematically addressed in any future planning (projects, joint projects, the Strategic Note, UNSDCF and the Niger PDES). The key results, good practices and recommendations of these evaluations will be widely shared through communication materials (newsletters, capitalization sheet, Gender Café, etc.) and will feed the Knowledge Center initiated for this purpose.

outcome XM-DAC-41146-NER_O_4

Improved management of financial and human resources in pursuit of results in Niger

UN Women Niger has strengthened its position through the implementation of its DAO. The office has developed and validated its BRC and its model organisation chart. The office has maintained and strengthened the number of its staff to 24 positions. To ensure the effectiveness of the office in Niger, UN Women Niger has created and had approved key positions whose recruitment process is underway and will be finalised in 2022. These include the position of representative, operations officer and programme management specialist. The office has also mobilised resources in 2021 to maintain and strengthen its 2022 annual budget at USD 8,796,610, slightly above its 2021 programming. To implement this budget, the office plans to recruit 14 new posts in 2022.