Gender and Human Rights Analyst

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Overview

Support gender-responsive programming and integration of human rights in UNFPA's activities.

You have:

• Knowledge on gender mainstreaming, gender-transformative approach, human-right based management is a strong asset.
• A strong commitment to work in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Good analytical writing and oral communication skills in English.

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Angola has one of the highest rates of unmet need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa, with 37% of married/common-law women aged 15–49 desire to control fertility (either by intervals or number) but do not have the access to modern contraceptives (IIMS 2023-2024). This figure rises to 44,4% among adolescent girls aged 15-19. Additionally, approximately 27% of Angolan girls in this age group have experienced a least pregnancy. Births to adolescents and young women (ages 10-24) account for 51,5% of the total births each year, which equates to approximately 630,000 births annually attributable to adolescents and young mothers. Furthermore, limited data suggest that inadequate menstrual hygiene management hinders girls' education in Angola, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to address this issue. Moreover, the sample data for 4th quarter of 2024 from the Angola Employment Survey, shows that at the national level the majority of employed people are in informal employment, 79.8% of which 70.7% are men and 88.5% are women. The unemployment rate for the population aged 15 and over was estimated at 32.4%1, being higher for women at 31.4%.

UNFPA Angola is currently implementing its 9th Country Programme Document (CPD) agreed with the Angolan government. This CPD aims to accelerate the achievement of the Three transformative results mentioned above. Specifically, the program seeks to increase the coverage of family planning / contraceptive services for women, especially adolescents and youths, by using the Menstrual Health Management (MHM) as the entry point to prevention of adolescent pregnancies and gender-based violence (GBV), and comprehensive sexuality education, and prevention of HIV and STIs. Additionally, the CPD has a cross cutting strategy to address social and gender norms that limit the realization of the sexual and reproductive rights of girls and young women, on gender and social norms, including community mobilization efforts. This proposed position will support the office in strengthening the gender- responsive programming, and mainstreaming gender and human right-based perspectives in the programme cycle- including situation analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

The Gender and Human Rights Technical Analyst will support the integration of the gender- and human rights-based approaches in the Country programme. The position will contribute to the office’s efforts in promoting gender equality with focus on improved access to comprehensive sexuality education, adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, and prevention of gender-based violence and other harmful practices among adolescent girls. He/She will support the responsible programme officer (supervisor) in developing and implementing capacity development activities for UNFPA’s target populations, collecting data/ evidence, and advocating with the Government for policy changes, to advance sexual and reproductive rights and gender equality in Angola. The incumbent will support the implementation of gender-responsive programmatic activities which are focused on adolescent girls and young women in UNFPA’s targeted provinces.

Under the direct supervision the Program Officer for Youth, Gender and Humanitarian Issues, and under overall guidance from the UNFPA Representative for Angola, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Strengthened integration of the Gender and Human Rights-based approach in the programmes/projects:

- Contribute to the office’s mainstreaming of gender- and human-rights approach in all programs and projects in the office, as cross-cutting strategies. - Generate mapping of existing adolescent friendly health services, including gaps, and training/ material/equipment needs to develop a priority support plan for UNFPA - Identify recommendations and contribute to the implementation to reach the furthest left behind population, through gender- and human right-based approaches. - Consolidate, document and report good practices, lessons learned and results for the office’s reports and communication materials.

2. Capacity development:

- Support the delivery of training programs on human rights and gender equality for various stakeholders, including case management under the scope of the project. - Contribute to capacity development of service providers working in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (adolescent-friendly health services) and comprehensive sexuality education in schools and communities for adolescents and youth. - Identify the most vulnerable / furthest left behind populations such as those affected by climate change and human mobility, to design and implement prioritized actions for improved sexual and reproductive rights of adolescents and youth.

3. Advocating for Policy Changes:

- Support the Gender, Humanitarian and Youth Programme Analyst and the office in drafting talking points, key messages, and reports/policy briefs to be used for the office’s advocacy with the Government and other actors - Technically contribute to the review of the Government’s mandatory reports that are relevant to UNFPA’s mandate, such as the Universal Periodic Review, SDG Voluntary National Reports, and CEDAW reporting.

4. Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting:

- Support the Program Officer in strengthening monitoring of the programme, with focus on two outputs (adolescents and youths, and gender/social norms) in the CPD. - In collaboration with the M and E focal point, ensure that all indicators are quality assured, and gender disaggregation is done whenever necessary programmatically. - Collect data/evidence on results attained, identify challenges, document and share good practices and lessons learned. - Contribute to the planning process of workplans for the two outputs that are led by the supervisor. - Assist in drafting narrative and statistical reports on progress, lessons learned, and recommendations. - Support the Programme Analyst and collaborate with operations colleagues in monitoring of the work plan with the government and other implementing partners.

5. Engagement with adolescents/ youth, and communities:

- Support community sensitization activities on social and gender norms and the prevention of harmful practices in collaboration with partners and communities (including community/ religious leaders) - Facilitate dialogue with groups of adolescents, families, and communities to promote behavioural change and positive transformation of harmful gender norms, while listening to their needs/ recommendations to be reflected in improved programmatic actions. - Ensure that right holders (adolescents, youths, etc) actively participate in all steps of the programming, and their voices are incorporated in the design and monitoring of the programmatic actions.

6. Coordinating and Collaborating:

- Contribute to the office’s meetings, annual reviews, and planning meetings with partners and stakeholders. Ensure that these meetings are documented and followed up on the recommendations.

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Vision

• Working in Teams

• Knowledge on gender mainstreaming, gender-transformative approach, human-right based management is a strong asset.

• A strong commitment to work in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Good analytical writing and oral communication skills in English

Living conditions in Angola are characterized by significant poverty, inequality, and a lack of access to basic services, particularly in rural areas. Despite its wealth in natural resources, Angola faces challenges in translating economic gains into improved living standards for its population. Living in Angola in 2025 offers a mix of vibrant urban life and unique cultural experiences, especially in Luanda, where many expatriates settle. Housing options range from modern apartments in secure neighborhoods to more traditional homes, with essential services like supermarkets, restaurants, and private clinics readily available. While occasional power and water interruptions occur, most residences use backup systems. Health care is primarily sought in private facilities.

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