job Description
The Position:
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender equality and Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Population and Development, is recruiting a Gender and GBV Programme Analyst to be based in Gaza. Under the overall guidance of the Representative, the Programme Analyst reports directly to the Assistant Representative.
The Programme Analyst provides technical and programme support to strengthen UNFPA gender-transformative programming and GBV interventions in the province of Gaza with special attention to ensure an integrated approach to gender and GBV issues, linking with Population development and SRHR. The Programme Analyst expedites and coordinates project implementation, establishing collaborative relationships with implementing agencies, government and civil society counterparts and other UN agencies, while facilitating timely and efficient delivery of programme results and addressing training needs of implementing partners. The Programme Analyst also serves as a technical resource in her/his field of specialty for all stakeholders of UNFPA Country Programme.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2022-2026), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Programme Analyst plays a proactive role to ensure all projects are efficiently managed, and implemented, to drive the effective achievement of UNFPA programme activities, accelerating progress on the ICPD agenda and associated SDGs in Mozambique. Working within the Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of gender and gender based violence (GBV) youth, reproductive health and rights, population and development. S/he establishes/maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, and civil society to address emerging population, gender, human rights, and humanitarian issues, and will assist in monitoring results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced degree in gender, health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with up to 4 (four) years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master Degree.
Knowledge and Experience:
Up to two years professional experience in the field of social science, public health, development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project management is desirable
Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Portuguese. Knowledge of local languages is a plus.
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Communicating for impact
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance, pension and other benefits as applicable.
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