Programme Analyst, Gender
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 04/11/2026
- Location: Timor-Leste
THE POSITION
The Program Analyst, Gender is located in the UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Office (CO) in Dili and manages UNFPA’s work on Gender Equality, particularly addressing GBV, for accelerating the achievement of the ICPD Program of Action and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development CO.
Under the direct supervision of the International Program Coordinator, you will analyzes policy and program trends, provide technical inputs to promote gender equality, address GBV and harmful practices through gender transformative approaches, support the implementation of the National Action Plan against GBV (2022-2032), and engage government counterparts, development partners, civil society organizations, and UN partners in advancing UNFPA’s mandate in Timor-Leste.
JOB PURPOSE
JOB PURPOSE
The Program Analyst, Gender provides policy guidance and technical support to national and subnational efforts towards advancing gender equality and addressing gender-based violence, in line with UNFPA’s Strategic Plan and priorities of UNFPA’s fifth Country Program (CP5), 2026-2030.
The position manages UNFPA-supported interventions in strengthening national capacity to address discriminatory gender and social norms and to implement the National Action Plan against GBV (2022) across the development-humanitarian continuum. Through substantive analysis of political, social and economic trends relevant to gender equality and GBV, the incumbent contributes to policy and program formulation, guides implementation, and ensures the achievement of programmatic and policy advocacy results through results planning, monitoring, reporting, analysis and evaluation. This includes ensuring GBV prevention and response are integrated into national health systems, climate resilience frameworks, disaster prepared plans, among other national frameworks.
The Program Analyst, Gender facilitates and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral agencies and civil society to support the implementation of UNFPA’s gender program, expand partnerships, and address emerging issues. You are expected to effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
The Program Analyst, Gender facilitates and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral agencies and civil society to support the implementation of UNFPA’s gender program, expand partnerships, and address emerging issues. You are expected to effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience at the national or international level in the field of development, gender equality, women’s rights, and gender-based violence (GBV) with an advanced university degree; or a minimum of four (4) years of qualifying experience with a first-level university degree.
- Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality issues, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards and instruments.
- Experience in program/project management including experience in large multi-sector program.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, good coordination, and communication skills.
- Results-based program management experience, with a particular focus on strategic planning and capacity building.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English and Tetum is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage.
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