The Position:

The Gender and SRH Analyst is located in the China Country Office (CO) and reports to the Representative. This position supports policy analysis and the design, implementation, and monitoring of gender and SRH programmes in line with national priorities, contributing to the advancement of the ICPD Agenda and Agenda 2030. The role provides support to strategic analysis, knowledge generation, policy advocacy, and partnership development. The Analyst also supports South–South cooperation opportunities and monitoring, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts.

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 who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and 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 Gender and SRH Analyst supports the design and planning of gender and SRH components of UNFPA’s country programme under the guidance of the Representative. S/he supports analysis of relevant political, social and economic trends and assists in providing inputs to contribute to gender and SRH-related policy and project formulation and implementation, and joint programming initiatives. S/he assists with gender and SRH partnerships and supports monitoring of results achieved.

Gender and SRHR Analyst will be responsible for: 

Programme Design & Results 

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Representative, the Gender and SRH Analyst contributes analytical and technical inputs to the formulation and design of the gender and SRH component of the country programme and its associated projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. S/he supports achievement of gender and SRH programme results in line with established policies and procedures.

Strategic Analysis & Policy Context

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Representative, supports analysis of national and subnational trends, gaps, and challenges in addressing major gender and SRH issues in China. This role will also support CO efforts by providing analytical inputs to identify strategic entry points for new initiatives, and inform future strategies, or strengthen existing work to advance the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Agenda and Agenda 2030. 

Knowledge Generation & Documentation

• Supports the CO’s efforts in generating knowledge from country programme implementation by: 1) synthesizing and documenting key findings and lessons learned; 2) writing success stories and best practices and 3) drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
•  Assists in the creation and documentation of knowledge about current gender and SRH issues through support to analysis of policies, programme strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned. This will contribute to knowledge for information sharing, strategic communication and policy advocacy by the CO.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Data

• Contributes to the CO’s overall Monitoring and Evaluation framework, assisting in providing inputs to support the development and collation of measurable, reportable, and verifiable gender and SRH disaggregated data and indicators.

Partnerships & International Cooperation

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Representative, supports identification and development of key partnerships for South-South and global cooperation that enhance knowledge sharing on evidence and best practices relating to gender and SRH.
• Supports gender and SRH policy formulation and project implementation, assisting in establishing collaborative partnerships with experts, government counterparts, the private sector, research institutions and other UN agencies for timely and efficient delivery of the Country Programme.
• Under the leadership of the Representative, assists in positioning UNFPA as a technical lead on gender equality and SRHR through background research, documentation and technical inputs.
• Supports the resource mobilization efforts of the CO by assisting in the preparation of relevant documentation, contributing to development of donor proposals, and participating in related meetings and public information events.

Qualifications and Experience 

Education: 

Advanced university degree in gender studies, public health, public policy, demography and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience in the field of gender, GBV and sexual and reproductive health and rights would be desirable.
• Proficiency in current office software applications.

Languages: 

Fluency in Chinese is required. A working knowledge of English is required.

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 programme
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

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 

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits 

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

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