Programme Analyst - Gender – Individual Consultant

Under direct supervision of the UNFPA Head of Office, the Programme Analyst - Gender is responsible for provision of Technical Advice (TA) in Gender equality and women empowerment thematic area of the Joint UNFPA and Government of Eswatini programme (2016-2020) in line with the UNDAF and using the Delivering as One Approach. The Program Analyst – Gender Consultant will also be responsible for providing support to the RC office to Coordinate the establishment and the functioning of the Gender Theme Group, including the GBV sub-

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The Programme Analyst - Gender Substantially provides high quality technical advisory services and effective management of gender and social norms programme area of UNFPA Country Programme aimed at promoting gender equality and women empowerment. This is as to contribute to one of the Global Strategic Plan Transformative results of zero gender based gender based violence and other harmful practices by 2030. He/she ensures coherence with agreed national and international planning frameworks while ensuring synergies within the other country programme thematic areas, the wider One UN System in Eswatini and national partners.

He/she analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive technical inputs to programme/project formulation, evaluation,  regional and UN joint gender programming initiatives, national development frameworks and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.  He/She ensures strategic advocacy and policy advice at the technical level for the assigned areas and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address GBV and emerging issues. He /she ensures rapid implementation of GBV programming in case of humanitarian emergency setting in accordance with multiple tools including the IASC Guidelines for GBV Interventions in Humanitarian Settings, Standard Operating Procedures, GBV Coordination Handbook, GBV Information Management System.

S/he works closely with the SRHR/Youth Advisor; Maternal Health and Family Planning Specialist; Population and Development Specialist the SRH/HIV Linkages Specialist; the UN gender Theme group and the GBV Sub-Cluster members, the Social Protection   and Health Clusters..

Coordination

• In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners including the UN, provides substantive leadership and technical inputs into the design and formulation of integrated GBV programmes and projects translating UNFPA’s mandate and strategic priorities into local interventions, and responding to Government plans and priorities.
• Ensures consultation with national and local governments and other stakeholders, including beneficiaries, during programmes and projects formulation on GBV in general as well as formulation of multi-sectoral and inter-agency humanitarian preparedness and response framework. Ensures quality of integrated GBV programme/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
• Expedites and coordinates programme/project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts, RCO and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of personnel.
• Leads and coordinates the GBV Sub-Cluster and actively participates in the Protection Cluster both at national and field-based levels liaising with other clusters and sectors to ensure a multi-sectoral approach for GBV mainstreaming within the framework of Delivering as One;
• Actively participates in the UN Gender Theme Group representing UNFPA-Should UNFPA takes the Chair position of the Theme Group at any time, she/he will take on the responsibility of leading and chairing the Group

Technical assistance

• Creates substantive knowledge of gender equality and women empowerment issues with particular focus on GBV issues in the country, assesses technical assistance needs in these areas and advises on the suitability of programmes and related interventions to meet these needs. Addresses policy issues and provides substantive technical inputs to facilitate policy dialogue and the central positioning of GBV prevention and response within policies, national plans and strategies, UN system initiatives and development frameworks and in national and development partners’ coordination mechanisms in line with the Delivering as one Approach.
• Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to gender issues including GBV and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, GBV Emergency Standard Operating Procedures; technical assistance coordination and development frameworks.
•  Contributes substantially to national and development partners’ coordination mechanisms in line with the Delivering as One.
• Advises and reports on GBV inter-linkages between UNFPA programme components (population and development, young people and adolescents; and sexual and reproductive health and rights including HIV/AIDS).
• Undertakes capacity building among the project staff and GBV sub-cluster members on issues pertaining to Gender issues including GBV within the ICPD, continental, regional and other global development frameworks
• Undertake missions and assessments as appropriate to inform strategic approaches and for addressing the issues around GBV, participate in the development/revisions of GBV specific assessment tools, inter-agency assessment tools in line with the WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring GBV including Sexual Violence;

Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Provides technical leadership in research on gender issues including GBV and prepare sound reports of technical evidence and ensure its use in advocacy, policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes as well as in humanitarian emergencies.
• Creates and documents knowledge by evaluating GBV programs, projects and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices and replicable strategies and approaches and actively shares and applies this knowledge. Creates mechanisms to collect and share knowledge.
• Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action. Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.
• Prepares regular analytical reports and briefing notes on GBV patterns and existing prevention and response in the case of humanitarian situations;
• Prepares quarterly work plans, monthly reports, and other reports including the UNSDCF related reports as needed and lead the effort to reporting mechanisms, information sharing, coordination, and monitoring/evaluation in line with the DaO modalities.
• Monitor progress of GBV related projects in line with WHO’s Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies:

Advocacy, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

• Takes opportunities to advocate and advance UNFPA’s policy agenda by participating in public information events.
• Assists advocacy efforts of the Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events. Builds strong technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD agenda through national institutions, networks, alliances and coalitions.
• Advocate for the prioritization of GBV in the humanitarian response and resource mobilization
• Contributes to the resource mobilization efforts by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms and providing information on progress of donor funded initiatives. Identifies opportunities for cost-sharing, leveraging and collaboration with civil society, government and other partners as well as through joint UN programmes. Promote and facilitate the inclusion of GBV into the joint resource mobilization initiatives including in the CAP appeal processes and documents;
• Advises on building strong technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD and the post 2015 development agenda through national institutions, networks, alliances and coalitions.

Under  the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Programme Analyst – Gender works with the:

• Reproductive Health/maternal Health/Family Planning  programme Specialist
• ASRH/Youth Specialist
• M&E Specialist
• P&D programme Specialist

The Programme Analyst - Gender will seek synergies with other units in the CO, Regional Office and HQ, National Government, relevant UN Agencies and One UN working groups, and other relevant national partners, whereby the incumbent will constitute a reference in terms of GBV related policy advice and implementation for the assigned areas.

Education: 

A master's degree in Development studies, Gender studies, Social Sciences or any related field, from a recognized institution.

Knowledge and Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in Gender or women empowerment or a closely related field. Experience should include development of policies, ability to negotiate and coordinate with all relevant sectors of government, the private sector, international agencies and organized community groups.

Required Competencies:

Values :

•           Exemplifying integrity

•           Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System

•           Embracing diversity

•           Embracing change

Core Competencies:

•           Achieving results

•           Being accountable

•           Developing and applying professional expertise

•           Thinking analytically and strategically

•           Working in teams / managing our-selves and relationships

•           Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

•           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

Languages:

Fluency in English and Siswati

Other Desirable Skills:

 IT Skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook.