Programme Analyst: Gender & GBV

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.

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

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.

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and
  partnerships
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Technical Understanding of the areas of work 
• Project Management
• Managing financial processes
• Proficiency in current office software applications

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.