Programme Analyst: Gender & GBV

The Position: The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV position is located in the Country Office of UNFPA in Harare and S/He is responsible for the effective delivery of UNFPA activities in the areas of Gender and GBV prevention and support services. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Gender Equality/GBV/Human Rights, the Programme Analyst, contributes to management of UNFPA’s programming activities on enhancing gender equity as well as reducing GBV in Zimbabwe particularly among the adolescents/young people, women and key population groups; including in humanitarian settings.

The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV provides technical delivery in programming, implementation, stakeholder relations, knowledge management, M&E and efforts towards delivering the CPD and accelerating attainment of the transformative results of UNFPA in the Country. S/He provides support for various functions of the CO and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff and teams in the CO.

How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal.

It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape.

We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results Job Purpose: The Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of Gender, GBV, Social Innovation and Behavioral Change in both humanitarian and development settings.

S/He analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

S/He ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Programme Analyst facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.

S/He is expected to effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Programme Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Country Office. The Programme Analyst is accountable for ensuring the proper disbursement and absorption of funds to implementing partners.

Responsibilities

The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV will be responsible for: A. General Programming: ● In collaboration with Government counterparts, UN partner agencies, NGOs and other partners contribute to the formulation and design of the country programme and its AWPs in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures.

● Ensure quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems. ● Support, expedite and coordinate project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel.

● Help create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends and issues, by analysing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies. B. M&E, Policy and Knowledge Management ● Ensure robust tracking of Gender/GBV programme implementation and financial expenditure, and support implementing partners to submit quality technical and financial reports in conformity with signed agreements.

● Analyze and report on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identify constraints and resource deficiencies and recommend corrective action. Monitor projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.

● Help create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends and issues, by analyzing Gender/GBV programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies. ● Support national partners’ capacity to generate quality Gender/GV data, analysis and utilization for evidence-based decision making, policy and program formulation, monitoring and evaluation in support of integrated national development and humanitarian response.

● Analyze and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to Gender/GBV and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keep abreast with new policy developments and strategies by analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination and development frameworks.

● Participate in relevant local, national and sub-national fora, enhancing UNFPA mandate on Gender/ GBV and work to ensure that technical issues are incorporated in national development plans and frameworks. ● Address policy issues and provides substantive inputs to facilitate policy dialogue and the central positioning of Gender/GBV issues within policies, national plans and strategies, UN system initiatives, and development frameworks in national and development partners’ coordination mechanisms in line with the new aid environment.

● Create substantive knowledge of Gender/GBVissues in the country, assesses technical assistance needs in these areas and advises on the suitability of programmes and related interventions to meet these needs. ● Participate actively in appropriate UN coordination mechanisms (e.g. Joint UN Team on Gender/GBV, etc.) and support and contribute to all joint programmes/activities among the UN agencies.

● Advise the CO in order to ensure that the specific needs of adolescents and persons with disability on Gender/GBV are fully addressed. C. Technical Expertise/Management: ● Analyse and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to Gender/GBV and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.

Keep abreast of new policy developments and strategies by analysing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepare briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination and development frameworks. ● Participate in relevant national and sub-national fora, enhancing UNFPA mandate on Gender & GBV and work to ensure that technical issues are incorporated in national development plans and frameworks.

● Address policy issues and provide substantive inputs to facilitate policy dialogue and the central positioning of Gender & GBV issues within policies, national plans and strategies, UN system initiatives, and development frameworks in national and development partners’ coordination mechanisms in line with the new aid environment.

● Advise and Report on interdependencies/interlinkages between UNFPA programme components (i.e. population and development, Gender, SRH, GBV and HIV). ● Contribute to implementation of national community health strategy by integrated GBV prevention and response into the existing community structures ● Ensure increased availability and use of technical information to improve data collection, analysis, and use; with special attention to recent developments in analysis of data from censuses, surveys, statistics, etc.

● Create substantive knowledge of Gender & GBV issues in the country, assess technical assistance needs in these areas and advise on the suitability of programmes and related interventions to meet these needs. ● Participate actively in appropriate UN coordination mechanisms (e.g. Joint UN Teams) and support and contribute to all joint programmes/activities among the UN agencies.

D. Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation ● Assist advocacy and resource mobilisation efforts of Country Office by preparing relevant documentation (i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events). ● Develop Gender, GBV & Human rights factsheets, briefing materials, infographics, and presentations for public information, advocacy and resource mobilisation purposes.

● Prepare project proposals and share information about UNFPA tools for co-financing and funding. ● Build strong technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD agenda through national institutions, networks, alliances and coalitions. Monitor and keep updates on ● existing and potential partnerships.

Follow through and ensure that recommendations and action points agreed to are addressed. E. Funds Management ● Prepare and manage relevant programme budgets. ● Monitor expenditures to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets and to realise targeted delivery levels. ● Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.

● Raise requisitions for relevant travels and procurement under the e-procurement module in Atlas. ● Manage assets that have been procured by the UNFPA and supplied to the implementing partners; ensuring that they are put to proper use (Form C). F. General Support ● Stand-in for other team members on selected functions as may be required.

● Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications

Education

● Masters Degree in health, population, demography, development, gender, law and/or other related social science field. Knowledge and Experience: ● At least 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities; ● Significant work experience in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and GBV prevention.

● Specialized knowledge and experience within integrated SRHR/Gender/GBV/YD approaches will be desired; ● Experience in programme/ project management including experience in large multi-sector programmes; ● Prior experience in the UN system is an asset ● Excellent communication and analytical skills work experience in humanitarian and post conflict recovery setting is preferred.

● A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and current development topics and political issues in Zimbabwe will be an added advantage ● Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web based management systems.

● Demonstrated ability to work in a team Languages : Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN Official Language, an asset. Required Competencies: Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change 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, Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda Leveraging the resources of governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation Delivering results-based programmes Technical Understanding of the areas of work Project Management Managing financial processes Proficiency in current office software applications Compensation and Benefits: This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

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