Organizational Setting
The Programme Analyst is located in Lesotho Country Office, works under the overall guidance of the Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative.
Work Relations
The Programme Analyst works collaboratively with the programme team as well as consultants, advisors, and experts and establishes and maintains relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues. S/he must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate.
Internal contacts include the Representative, Assistant Representative, the CO’s programme/ technical/operations team. External contacts include other UN agencies in country, and counterparts and partners in Country programme activities, including international NGOs, experts etc.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
T he Programme Analyst in collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners oversees the formulation, design and implementation of the country programme and results it is expected to achieve in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. In particular the incumbent should ensure that Gender equality and empowerment of women, including GBV is integrated in programmes, plans and budgets.
- Engages in the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Oversees achievement of programme results by ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are applied by programme team, and appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented.
- Reviews the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA in seeks to integrate Gender in population and development, reproductive health and work with young people. Assesses implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution and ensures appropriate implementation.
- Oversees project implementation, establishing collaborative partnerships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs, and addressing training needs of project personnel.
- Ensures the creation and documentation of knowledge about current and emerging gender issues, by the programme team through the analysis of programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and uses this knowledge for information sharing and planning future strategies.
- Participates in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of Country Office by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in related donor meetings and public information events.
- Promotes the inclusion of gender perspective and HIV and AIDS in humanitarian responses to emergencies in the Country.
- Supports the UN Results Groups to ensure that gender is mainstreamed in the major programmes and plans developed by the UN and key partners.
- Contributes to build evidence based approaches on current and emerging issues to inform policy development, planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes and plans.
- Undertakes other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications and Experience
Education: Master’s degree in Sociology, Social health, population studies, public health and/or other related social science field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 5 years’ professional experience at the national or international level in implementing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment programs
- Work experience with women’s Group and Organizations is an added advantage
- Excellent skills in computer/information systems
Required Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing diversity in all its forms
- Embracing change
Core Competencies
- 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
Managerial Competencies:
- Providing strategic focus
- Engaging internal/ external partners and stakeholders
- Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance
- Making decisions and exercising judgment
Functional Skill Set:
- Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Delivering results-based programme
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
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