NATIONAL POST: Gender Programme Analyst, NO-B, Guinea Bissau
Support gender and human rights interventions in Guinea-Bissau.
Overview
Support gender and human rights interventions in Guinea-Bissau.
You have:
- Master’s degree in Gender and Development, Law, Social Work, or any relevant social science field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with increasing professional experience and responsibilities at national level in programme/project management.
- Familiarity and knowledge of the functioning of the UN and its policies will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of rights-centered approaches and gender mainstreaming in social development.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the gender and human rights related issues.
- Working experience in policy analysis and advocacy for gender, women empowerment, and human rights in the context of sustainable development.
- Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning, design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation.
- Proficiency in current office software applications.
- Full proficiency of French or English; knowledge of Portuguese is an asset.
Contract
This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.
The position:
The Programme Analyst is located in Guinea-Bissau Country Offices (CO) and, under the guidance of the UNFPA Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the NPO - Gender Programme Analyst will be responsible for the Gender and Human Rights related interventions of the Country Programme.
The Programme Analyst assists in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s Country Programme activities in the areas of gender and human rights, by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst guide, facilitate and assists the UNFPA programme/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.
Specifically, S/he will support government and CSO partners on strengthening institutional capacity to mainstream gender in selected institutions; and enhancing community capacity to protect women’s and girls’ rights in the areas of gender-based violence, and gender sensitive and responsive integrated SRH and HIV/AIDS programmes, including contributing to accelerating progress on the ICPD beyond 2014 agenda and SDGs. S/he will also support gender mainstreaming efforts by the Country Office across all programme areas.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree in Gender and Development, Law, Social Work, or any other relevant social science field of study.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with increasing professional experience and responsibilities at national level in programme/project management;
- Familiarity and knowledge of the functioning of the UN and its policies will be an added advantage;
- Knowledge of rights-centered approaches and gender mainstreaming in social development;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the gender and human rights related issues;
- Working experience in policy analysis, and advocacy for gender, women empowerment and human rights in the context of sustainable development; and working experience in communication and advocacy;
- Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning, design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation.
- Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to successfully complete a UNFPA position related test.
Languages:
Full proficiency of French or English. Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully implemented a gender mainstreaming initiative. | This question assesses your practical experience and ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. | Provide a specific example highlighting your role, the actions you took, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you ensure compliance with established procedures in your projects? | The interviewer seeks to understand your approach to adhering to guidelines and maintaining accountability in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage stakeholders in advocacy for women's rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |