Programme Analyst, GBV/IMS

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a leading organization in the field of reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and population dynamics. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, with a mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization focuses on four transformative results: ending unmet need for family planning, eliminating preventable maternal deaths, stopping gender-based violence and harmful practices, and ensuring demographic resilience. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2026-2029 emphasizes an integrated approach to humanitarian, development, and peace efforts, leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to support the most vulnerable populations and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst: GBV/IMS plays a critical role in enhancing the quality, accessibility, and utility of data related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programming within the UNFPA Country Office in South Sudan. This position is essential for the effective operation, management, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security of the GBV Information Management System (IMS). The Analyst is responsible for ensuring that GBV programme data is collected, analyzed, and reported in a timely, ethical, and safe manner. Given the challenging operational environment in South Sudan, the role is vital for effective programming, resource allocation, and accountability in GBV response and prevention. The Analyst will contribute significantly to ensuring data integrity and its strategic use to inform life-saving interventions for women and girls, thereby translating sensitive raw information into strategic intelligence for informed decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: A. GBV Information Management System (IMS) Management and Oversight: Serve as the technical expert and administrator for the GBV IMS, ensuring user management, system maintenance, and troubleshooting. Lead the collection, compilation, cleaning, and processing of GBV programme data and case management statistics from implementing partners. Design and maintain data dashboards and visualizations to present key GBV trends and programme achievements. B. Monitoring, Reporting, and Data Quality Assurance: Support the M&E Specialist and GBV Programme team in monitoring GBV interventions against key performance indicators. Conduct regular data quality assessments to ensure reliability and accuracy of GBV programme data. Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports by providing verified GBV programme data and analysis. C. Capacity Building and Technical Support: Develop and deliver training sessions for implementing partners on GBV IMS functionality and ethical data sharing protocols. Provide continuous technical support to enhance the capacity of partner staff in data management and reporting. D. Coordination and Knowledge Management: Participate in technical working groups to ensure UNFPA's approach aligns with national and inter-agency standards. Document best practices and maintain a knowledge repository of GBV monitoring tools and reports. E. General Support: Stand-in for other team members as required and carry out any other duties as assigned by UNFPA leadership.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Demography, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in programme management, monitoring, and/or information management is essential, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts. Proven experience in managing databases and information management systems, as well as data visualization tools, is required. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in data analysis, reporting, and conducting data quality assessments. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and experience in the field of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) or Women's Protection/Empowerment is highly desirable. Familiarity with UN operational procedures and reporting requirements is an asset. Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software, database management, and statistical tools is necessary.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Statistics, Demography, Public Health, or Social Sciences. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of data management and analysis in the context of GBV programming.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in programme management, monitoring, and/or information management. This experience should preferably be in the context of humanitarian or development programming, demonstrating a solid understanding of the challenges and requirements of working in such environments.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an added advantage, and working knowledge of another UN Official Language is also beneficial.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other applicable benefits. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all, regardless of personal characteristics.