‘PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY is ONLY OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF INDONESIA’
The Position:
The Programme Analyst, Gender-based Violence and Harmful Practices (GBV & HP) assists in providing integrated policy, technical, and programmatic advice, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes on elimination of GBV and harmful practices, particularly Female Genitalia Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage.
You will report to the UNFPA Programme Specialist, GBV/Adolescent Health.
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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
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:
Working within the Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of gender. Your prime responsibility is to ensure that the programme produces the results to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
You will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, conduct analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, and developing enhancements as required to ensure the CO remains relevant with current thinking, innovation, and academic advances in the GBV/HP issues and that elimination of GBV/HP are adequately addressed at national and sub-national development frameworks and programmes in alignment with national and international standards.
This role will involve working closely with local communities, government authorities, civil societies, and partner organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts aimed at changing the adverse regulations and social norms; raising awareness, promoting the rights and well-being of individuals affected by GBV and harmful practices, particularly women and girls.
You would be responsible for:
- Assisting in the implementation of GBV and harmful practices prevention and response activities, compiling and summarizing information relevant to UNFPA’s role in the country, and supporting the preparation of project documents and work plans.
- Participating in field visits, review meetings, and evaluation missions, and assisting in preparing regular inputs for status and progress reports.
- Collecting and summarizing information on the political, social, and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities in GBV and harmful practices, for the supervisor’s review and to inform potential areas of support.
- Reviewing policy papers, strategy documents, and national development plans, and providing background material for policy-related activities as guided by the supervisor, and assisting in preparing inputs for strategies, including awareness campaigns and community outreach efforts to help change social norms to prevent GBV and harmful practices.
- Assisting in reviewing new policy developments and strategies, and summarizing their relevance to project activities.
- Supporting coordination with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts, and other UN agencies, as directed by the supervisor, and assisting in facilitating the work of consultants to ensure timely and efficient delivery of programme and project inputs.
- Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning
- Assisting with advocacy and resource mobilisation by providing background material and logistical support for donor and public information activities, and assisting with organising meetings/events as guided by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree in gender, public health, population, demography and/or other related social science disciplines.
Knowledge and Experience:
- No minimum number of years of professional experience required. Any prior experience in the field of gender equality, development and population activities desirable.
- Experience in supporting the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of development programme/project is desirable.
- Experience in using office software packages and web-based management systems.
Languages:
Fluency in verbal and written English and Indonesian is required; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
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 national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Delivering results-based programmes
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
