Programme Analyst – P2  

The Position:

The position is in the Geneva Representation Office, which is part of the Division for External Relations (DER).

The UNFPA Representation Office (GRO) in Geneva has a broad role as Geneva is the home of many intergovernmental processes and organizations related to humanitarian, human rights, and health issues, all of which are central both to the ICPD and to UNFPA’s mandate and strategic plan. This offers a unique opportunity to advance the consolidation and implementation of the ICPD agenda. The abundance of international organizations, including civil society organizations and academia working in these areas offers additional opportunities to champion the ICPD agenda. 

We are a small busy office having many visitors, meetings, and events with Member States, UN agencies and civil society organizations based in Geneva as well as with related UNFPA business units in headquarters and the field. Through these interactions, we work to ensure that UNFPA’s mandate and the ICPD agenda including sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality are well-positioned in the Geneva- based intergovernmental processes.

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:

We look for a dedicated, organized person with good political judgment and analytical skills who would like to be part of the Geneva team ensuring rights and choices for women and girls. The tasks include administrative and communication work such as coordinating meetings, preparing logistical arrangements for events, payment of bills, organizing travel and leading on social media engagement and internal communication.

The position also has a strong focus on programme management of  a number of gender, and human rights-related activities, including engagement with international human rights mechanisms, such as the Universal Periodic Review, and the Human Rights Council.

The incumbent may also support the coordination of input in relation to partnerships with health-related international organizations and programmes working on issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as the office’s partnerships with civil society organizations and networks.

Under the supervision of the Chief of the UNFPA Office in Geneva and guidance of the Senior External Relations Adviser, the main tasks of the Programme Analyst are:

A. Programme work

• Ensure proactive, comprehensive, and effective support to the GRO team by coordinating the preparation and providing input to various documents such as presentations, speeches, statements and talking points by GRO colleagues and relevant UNFPA business units ensuring high quality and relevance to subject and themes highlighting sensitive and urgent matters, referring issues to relevant UNFPA colleagues for action, and following up on decisions;
• Liaise with Permanent Missions and identify and coordinate the strengthening of new and ongoing partnerships with Geneva-based civil society and intergovernmental organizations relevant to UNFPA mandate;
• Coordinate UNFPA’s engagement with the Universal Periodic Review in close consultation with UNFPA Country Offices;
• Design and roll-out learning packages on UNFPA’s strategic engagement with human rights mechanisms in close cooperation with the Gender, Human Rights and Inclusion Branch and Regional gender and human rights advisors.
• Keep abreast of developments in various areas of the UNFPA mandate relating to the functions of the division.

B. Administrative work

• Providing logistical and administrative support for arrangements of events, senior management visits and meetings organized by the Geneva Representation Office. 
• Develop, maintain and update all administrative files of the Office and make arrangements for travels.
• Manage the electronic filing system and update contact lists of relevant focal points at the permanent missions in Geneva.
• Lead on the budget proposals for the functioning of the office and programme activities and keep track of budget execution and create vendor profiles.
• Ensure timely completion of progress and final reports of the office (SIS, etc.).

C. Communication

• Oversee internal communication and communication with relevant HQ branches.
• Maintain GRO’s presence on social media platforms (e.g twitter/youtube). 
• Organize webinars to publicize GRO’s work and outcomes within UNFPA.

D. Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Chief of the Office.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Masters degree in law, international relations, development studies, public health or related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Two years of relevant experience in gender, human rights, or development.
• Substantive knowledge of the ICPD agenda including sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality.
• Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex human rights and health ICPD related documents is required.
• Experience with programme management including budgets is an asset. 
• Knowledge of the international human rights system and the working modalities of its mechanisms, particularly the UPR is an asset.
• Experience in office administration and budget management and familiarity with UN system administrative and/or operational processes is an asset.
• Experience with current office software applications, web-based management, and ERP financial systems including Quantum are an asset.
• Experience in communications, including social media and Adobe products (Photoshop and InDesign), or Canva.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Languages: 

Fluency in written/spoken English and French is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Other requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, as described in the tasks listed above, the staff member will be required to work from the office on a daily basis. Exceptionally work from home will be approved by the supervisor as per applicable policy by the Organization.

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:

• Strategically positioning UNFPA work,
• Managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information, 
• Undertaking research for evidence-based advocacy, 
• Translating normative concepts in simple messages for a diverse range of audiences, 
• Developing partnerships and tailoring technical advice to the needs of different partners. 

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.

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.

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