NATIONAL POST, Programme Analyst – Gender-Based Violence, Bangkok, Thailand Country Office, FTA, NO-A

The Position:

The Programme Analyst - Gender-based violence (GBV) assists in the analysis and assessment of relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes, especially on ending Gender-based violence (GBV), promoting gender Equality toward Population and Development as well as partnerships and resource mobilisation.

This post is located in Bangkok with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Thailand Country office and is required regular travelling to project(s) sites upcountry.

Under the overall guidance from the Country Director and under the direct supervision of Head of Office for UNFPA Thailand Country Office, the Programme Analyst - Gender-based Violence (GBV) will support of the achievement of the ICPD goals, UNFPA Three Transformative Results, current twelfth country programme of Thailand Country Office and other innovative and emerging issues. S/he will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of programme on Gender-based violence (GBV), promoting Gender Equality as well as strategic partnerships to strengthen the policy environment through evidence-based approaches and whole-of-society Partnership & Resource Mobilization. S/he will also work closely with other programme team members, operations and communication team members of the UNFPA Thailand Country Office, Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO) and HQ as appropriate as well as coordinating with relevant Thai Government Ministries and Offices, donors, CSOs, private sector, media, UN Family and
relevant external partners.
 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 

Job Purpose:

Under the UNFPA Thailand’s 12th Country Programme Document (2022-2026) which contributes to UNFPA global Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and UN Sustainable Development Collaboration Framework (UNSDCF) with the Royal Thai Government (2022-2026), the Programme Analyst - Gender-based violence (GBV) will support UNFPA Thailand to promote UNFPA mandates and deliver the three transformative results including the overall gender-responsive population and development agenda and gender-responsive aged society.  Under the overall guidance from the Country Director, and under the direct supervision of Head of Office for UNFPA Thailand Country Office, s/he will also work closely with other programme team members, operations and communication team members of the UNFPA Thailand Country Office, Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO) and HQ as well as coordinating with relevant Thai Government Ministries and Offices, donors, CSOs, private sector, media, UN Family and relevant external partners.

 

You would be responsible for:

1.    Provide Technical and coordination support on Gender Equality and Ending Gender-based Violence to support the implementation of CPD’s Output 2 and overall Country Programme Document (CPD).

a.    Serve as a focal point on Gender Equality and Gender-based violence of UNFPA Thailand to internal and external assignments and meetings to promote UNFPA’s mandates and three zeros.
b.    Provide technical and coordination support to the achievement of the CPD’s targets at indicator level as well as annual and multi-year workplan level.
c.    Provide technical and coordination support on Gender Equality and Ending Gender-based Violence to Thai government including but not limited to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), and the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and the National Statistical Office (NSO), CSOs and the One Stop Crisis Center (OSCC) for multi-sectoral response to survivors of gender-based violence. 
d.    Provide research support on Gender mainstreaming opportunities and positive norm change across UNFPA’s programing and linkages of GBV to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR), Population and Development and Aged Society in Thai context. 
e.    Provide technical and coordination support on issues related to Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence including related advocacy activities or events with existing partners and potential partners. 
f.    Support the coordination on gender related issues within the UN Country team and the Gender Theme Group (GTG) to promote UNFPA’s mandate across SDGs specially SDG3 and SDG5.

2.    Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the non-core funded projects related to Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence.

a.    Provide technical, coordination and administrative support on the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project activities. This including but not limited to ‘Her Power’ and ‘Her City’ Project.
b.    Provide coordination and administrative support to liaise with the Donors, UNFPA offices and other UN offices, consultants, CSOs and other applicable partners to ensure smooth engagement and implementation of the projects. 
c.    Provide technical inputs to develop donors’ reports together with the Implementing Partners, UNFPA operations and communication teams.
 

3.    Support Partnerships and Resource mobilization (PRM) of UNFPA Thailand.

a.    Provide technical, coordination and administrative support to the development of Resource mobilisation proposals related to Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence. 
b.    Support the research to identify potential strategic partners and opportunities to expand and deepen partnerships to promote UNFPA Thailand’s mandates and initiatives.
c.    Participate in Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation-related meetings as assigned. 
d.    Support the knowledge management and knowledge sharing among UNFPA offices and external partners where appropriate.

4.    Other work-related assignments as required.
 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, economics, rural development, business administration, public administration, and related fields.

Knowledge and Experience: 

•    Up to 2 years of progressive professional experience on gender equality, ending gender-based violence or violence against women and girls, and experience in programme/ project management is required.
•    Extensive knowledge and understanding of linkages of gender-based violence and SRHR as well as Population and development with is required. 
•    Experience working with wide range of partners including but not limited to Government, private sector, CSOs, media and beneficiary groups in Thailand both at local and national levels is required. 
•    Practical experience in project management i.e. designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of development projects is required.
•    Ability to work independently and harmoniously in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic team environment maintaining tact and discretion in all dealings is required.
•    Experience in successful Partnership and resource Mobilization i.e. project document development, donor coordination is a strong advantage.
•    Good understanding of UNFPA mandates and its work in Thailand is a strong advantage.
•    Good interpersonal, planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills is an advantage.  
•    Computer literacy - Proficiency in the use of MS-Office Packages and the Internet is required.  
•    Good knowledge of Quantum or similar ERP system is an asset.
•    Strong verbal and writing skills both in English and Thai is required.

Languages: 

Fluency in English an Thai. Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• 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

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 mobilisation
   

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

 

UNFPA Work Environment:

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. 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.

 

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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