Programme Analyst Youth, NOA (Gaza)

The Position:

The Youth Programme Analyst supports  in the design, planning and management and implementation of the adolescent and youth component of UNFPA’s country programme in Gaza strip. The Programme Analyst leads provision of technical support to UNFPA’s implementing partners. Obtaining technical guidance and assistance from the team lead of AY at the Country Office, the Youth Programme Analyst supports  programme/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring program results.

 

The Programme Analyst is located in Gaza and reports to the Head of Office in Gaza.

 

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:

The Programme Analyst maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the CO. The Program Analyst will work very closely with the SRHR and GBV team in Gaza and at CO level to ensure integration of SRHR/GBV in AY related initiatives. 

You would be responsible for:

• Supports in the identification and formulation of the adolescent and youth related initiatives, country programme and component projects (both development and Humanitarian)in Gaza by compiling and analyzing information drafts, project documents and work plans and preparing tables and statistical data. 

 

• Provide technical support to UNFPA AY implementing partners in Gaza to ensure delivery of quality programs and adherence to agreed standards and procedures. 

 

• Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.

 

• Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.

 

• Supports the management of adolescent and youth implementing partners based in Gaza. This would entail program reviews and work plan development and management, accountability tracking for the IP in close collaboration with the CO IP management teams. 

 

• Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events.

 

• Establishes and maintains a network of adolescent and youth stakeholders in Gaza;  donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor  missions and  other AY related missions and events.

 

• Undertakes environmental scanning in Gaza 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, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.

 

• Coordinates with operations on provision of training and supports project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures. 

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education:  

Advanced degree in social sciences, international relations, international law, human rights, public health, population or related field.

 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 3 years of relevant  experience in the field of development and population and demography, reproductive health, GBV preferably in the UN system or INGO;
• Understanding of development contexts and government system will be an advantage;
• Past experience in areas of adolescent and youth will be desirable;
• Demonstrated experience in programme/ project planning design, monitoring and evaluation.
• Good analytical, communication, and writing skills including experience in drafting reports and technical guidelines;
• Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and database software;
• Knowledge and experience working with the UN system would be an advantage.

Languages: 

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic 

 

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,

 

Functional Competencies:

            

• 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
• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

 

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. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.