The Position:

The Programme Analyst analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programme with a focus on prevention and response to Gender-based Violence (GBV), with a special focus on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). 

The Programme Analyst will report to the UNFPA GBV Program and Coordination Advisor with a day to day supervision by Programme Manager

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:

Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence with a particular focus on conflict-related sexual violence response. You will ensure effective and timely implementation of the GBV programme activities, including CRSV response, monitor results achieved during the implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and developing enhancements as required.

You would be responsible for:

• In collaboration with Government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs and other partners, contributing to strengthening interagency coordination and the design and implementation of the country programme and its component projects, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures with a focus on GBV, including CRSV intervention and strategy.
• Managing the implementation of GBV prevention and response activities including CRSV; provide technical guidance and strategic oversight; and ensure that interventions contribute to effective, survivor-centred, and sustainable government-led service delivery systems for survivors in the long term.
• Ensuring appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented in GBV programme, including quality GBV service provision and CRSV.
•  Analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
• Analyzing policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
• Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning supporting training needs of project personnel
• Supporting the advocacy and resource mobilisation strategy of the CO, by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in related meetings and public events.

Qualifications and Experience:
 

Education:

• Advanced University degree (Master degree or equivalent) in health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline
   

Knowledge and experience:

• Two years of professional experience in the field of GBV, with experience in programme/ project management, preferably related to  CRSV
• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
• Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting is an asset.
• Knowledge of social protection, GBV response and prevention as well as experience in working with sexual violence survivors, including conflict-related sexual violence, will be a strong asset.
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.

Languages:

• Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Required Competencies:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating professionalism and commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Managerial Competencies

• 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

Core Competencies

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and relationships
• Communicating for impact

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 mobilization

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.