Programme Analyst, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, P2

The Programme Analyst reports directly to the Technical Specialist – GBV and SARV of UNFPA Papua New Guinea. In this role, you will act as a pivotal link within the technical team, providing comprehensive support that enables the effective implementation and oversight of UNFPA Papua New Guinea Country Office interventions. You will navigate across both current and incoming initiatives, anticipating programmatic needs before they arise, and ensuring timely response is provided. You will work closely with the technical specialist to contribute towards solving operational challenges, assist in streamlining reporting and monitoring requirements, and support compliance measures in programme coordination  in line with UNFPA standards, contributing towards assurance that every project is underpinned by operational excellence and strategic alignment.
 

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 will serve as a critical element of the central operational engine for the UNFPA PNG programme portfolio, providing the essential support needed to translate high-level strategies into field-level execution. This role functions as an agile support hub, assisting the team in navigating complex initiatives and ensuring projects remain aligned with Country Programme indicators, and UNFPA policies and procedures. While the position does not set strategic direction, it is fundamental to the decision-making process; you will provide analytical information support, identify operational gaps, propose data-driven solutions, and support technical specialists in refining approaches. By contributing towards the effective management of  workflows, monitoring progress, and facilitating inter-agency coordination, you provide the consistency, documentation, and operational insight necessary for leadership to make informed, strategic decisions.

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Project Management, International Development, Communications and another programme related field (population studies, public health, public policy), Social Sciences, or a related field.
•  Relevant professional certification in project management, monitoring and evaluation, or communications is an asset.

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience at the national or international level in project management, project coordination, or monitoring and reporting specifically within gender-based violence (GBV), protection, or humanitarian-development nexus programs is required.
• Demonstrated track record of single-handedly writing, editing, and consolidating at least three (3) complex donor reports (e.g., for UN agencies, EU, or bilateral donors) with minimal supervisory revision is required.
• Demonstrated experience representing an organization in inter-agency coordination platforms, joint UN programmes, or multi-stakeholder working groups is required.
• Hands-on experience managing monitoring frameworks, designing field collection tools, and synthesizing complex field data into strategic results is required.
• Proven experience in programme communications, social media strategy, and digital content creation to highlight development results is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing modern digital tools, data visualization software, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to optimize technical writing, donor reporting, and data analysis tasks required.
• Knowledge of GBV, SARV, Protection, or Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) programming in conflict-affected contexts would be an advantage.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of the local language would be an asset.

• 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,
• Communicating for impact 
   

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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.
 

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.