National Consultancy The Social Norms Change Analyst

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency working towards achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH), gender equality, and ending harmful practices such as child, early, and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU). In the Philippines, UNFPA is implementing its 9th Country Programme (2024-2028), which aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

The Social Norms Change Analyst will contribute to UNFPA’s efforts to mainstream gender-transformative and human rights-based approaches into its programming, with a particular focus on eliminating discriminatory gender and social norms that limit women’s and girls’ rights and access to services in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The consultant will support the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and programs that address gender and social norms as key barriers to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices.

The consultant will provide technical and policy support to integrate gender-transformative and social norms change approaches into UNFPA’s programs in BARMM. The consultant will work closely with government agencies, local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and development partners to advance sustainable strategies addressing harmful gender norms.

Education: 

• Advanced University Degree in a field of study relevant to UNFPA’s mandate, such as sociology, anthropology, social sciences, women’s studies, public health, public administration, international relations, international development, law or other related fields OR A first-level university degree (Bachelor) in combination with at least two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Work experience in the areas of gender, gender transformative approaches, gender-based violence/harmful practices, public health or social sciences is desirable
• Experience providing technical support in the development and/or implementation of the gender transformative approaches at the sub-national level;
• Experience in working on gender-based violence prevention and response in both ‘normal’ and humanitarian settings is an advantage.
• Prior experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring work plans is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Field experience is a strong asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Filipino languages.

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/national-consultancy-social-norms-change-analyst-cotabato