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The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV position is located in the Country Office of UNFPA in Harare and S/He is responsible for the effective delivery of UNFPA activities in the areas of Gender and GBV prevention and support services. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Gender Equality/GBV/Human Rights, the Programme Analyst, contributes to management of UNFPA’s programming activities on enhancing gender equity as well as reducing GBV in Zimbabwe particularly among the adolescents/young people, women and key population groups; including in humanitarian settings.

The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV provides technical delivery in programming, implementation,
stakeholder relations, knowledge management, M&E and efforts towards delivering the CPD and accelerating attainment of the transformative results of UNFPA in the Country. S/He provides support for various functions of the CO and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff and teams in the CO.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of Gender, GBV, Social Innovation and Behavioral Change in both humanitarian and development settings.  S/He analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by  monitoring results achieved during implementation. S/He ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Programme Analyst facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral donor  agencies and civil society to address emerging issues. S/He is expected to effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Programme Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Country Office. The Programme Analyst is accountable for ensuring the proper disbursement and absorption of funds to implementing partners.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:
● Masters Degree in health, population, demography, development, gender, law and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience:
● At least 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities;
● Significant work experience in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and GBV prevention.
● Specialized knowledge and experience within integrated SRHR/Gender/GBV/YD approaches will be desired;
● Experience in programme/ project management including experience in large multi-sector programmes;
● Prior experience in the UN system is an asset
● Excellent communication and analytical skills work experience in humanitarian and post conflict recovery setting is preferred.
● A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and current development topics and political issues in Zimbabwe will be
an added advantage
● Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web based
management systems.
● Demonstrated ability to work in a team