Job title: Programme Analyst – GBV

Level: NO-A

Position Number: 208970

Location: Gaziantep, Türkiye

Full/Part time: Full-Time

Fixed term/Temporary: Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational

Duration: One year (renewable)*

The Position:

The position is located in the UNFPA Gaziantep Cross-Border Office.

Programme Analyst will report directly to the GBV Programme and Coordination Specialist .

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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

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:

The Programme Analyst assists in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s Gaziantep cross border operations by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, and joint programming initiatives . The Programme Analyst assists with Programme/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participates in the identification and formulation of the Gaziantep cross border projects by compiling and analyzing information in the subject area of GBV, gender and Human Rights, drafts project documents and work plans, and prepares tables and statistical data.
• Evaluates GBV Programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits to the Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in Northwest Syria, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.
• Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Gaziantep cross border operation, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
• Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Gaziantep cross border operation by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events.
• Establishes and maintains a network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
• Liaise with field coordinators and third party monitoring companies for continuous monitoring of GBV program activities.
• Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to GBV and Human Rights, in cooperation with other programmes, and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
• Represent UNFPA in the GBV AoR, Protection cluster, child protection AoR and gender working group if needed.
• Assist in providing training in the field of GBV and human rights for the Implementing Partners and UN agencies as required.
• Contribute to the assessment and research (quantitative and qualitative) conducted by UNFPA and other cluster partners.
• In close cooperation with M & E, contributes to collection of data for GBV program implementation from IPs and its analyses.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Work Relations:

The Programme Analyst maintains collaborative relationships with all Programme and project staff at the Gaziantep cross border office. Internal contacts include the Gaziantep cross border CO management, and the CO’s Programme/ technical teams. External contacts include other UN agencies in the country and counterparts in the cross -border Programme activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Masters degree in gender, human rights, sociology, economy, business administration and/or other related social science field, 2 years of experience.
• Bachelors degree in gender, human rights, sociology, economy, business administration and/or other related social science field, 4 years of experience may be considered, in-lieu of a Masters degree.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience professional experience in the field of GBV/gender and human rights. Minimum 2 years with a relevent Masters degree, or minimum 4 years with a relevent Bachelors degree.
• Prior experience in the field of GBV, gender and women’s issues.
• Experience in research (qualitative and quantitative) and assessments as well as data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with the international conventions and resolutions related to GBV, gender and Human Rights.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Languages:

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic.

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,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Results-based Programme development and management Managing data
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches.
• Leveraging the resources of partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Advocacy/ advancing a policy oriented agenda.
• Resource mobilization

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

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. 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.

Renewals of fixed term appointments:

* Potential to extend beyond 12 months is subject organizational requirements, and positive performance of the incumbent. No expectancy of renewal as per staff regulation 4.5(c) and staff rule 4.13(c). A fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service

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.