Humanitarian Programme Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and population dynamics. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization is committed to achieving three transformative results by 2030: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 emphasizes the importance of addressing the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to health services and rights, and it calls for a collective effort to build forward better. UNFPA values principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards and are committed to delivering excellence in program results.

Job Overview:
The Humanitarian Programme Analyst will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of UNFPA's humanitarian response programming in Myanmar. Reporting to the Programme Specialist for Humanitarian & Gender Based Violence (GBV), the analyst will work closely with the Humanitarian Programme Associate and thematic teams within UNFPA. The position involves analyzing political, social, and economic trends to inform humanitarian activities, monitoring implementation results, and ensuring effective coordination with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations. The analyst will also contribute to the formulation of humanitarian components of the country programme, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's strategic goals and the United Nations Transitional Cooperation Framework. This role is vital for integrating emergency preparedness and response into UNFPA's work, thereby strengthening national capacities to provide essential services in humanitarian settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Humanitarian Programme Analyst will be responsible for a range of duties including:

• Strategic Support and Environmental Scanning: Analyze the political, social, and economic environment relevant to UNFPA's activities, identifying opportunities for assistance and intervention, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Contribute to environmental scanning and maintain communication during emergencies.
• Coordination: Establish collaborative relationships with executing agencies, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely delivery of humanitarian interventions. Participate in humanitarian coordination mechanisms and represent UNFPA in relevant events and meetings.
• Technical Support and Programming: Formulate humanitarian components of the country programme, monitor project activities, provide technical support to partners, and identify capacity strengthening needs.
• Advocacy and Communication: Develop advocacy and communication materials related to humanitarian work in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by UNFPA.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in public health, gender studies, population, demography, or related fields. They should have at least two years of professional experience in development and population-related activities, including project management. Field experience in addressing sexual and reproductive health issues in emergency contexts is preferred, along with knowledge of GBV, HIV, and protection issues. Experience in facilitating training sessions and supporting local partners is also desirable. Proficiency in office software and web-based management systems is required.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in public health, gender studies, population, demography, or other related fields is required for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of humanitarian programming and the specific needs of populations affected by crises.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience in development and population-related activities, including program or project management. Candidates with field experience addressing sexual and reproductive health issues in emergency and post-conflict contexts will be preferred. Additional experience related to gender-based violence is also advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar is essential. Candidates must be able to write clearly and concisely and compose correspondence and documents in both languages. This bilingual proficiency is crucial for effective communication and collaboration in the role.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects 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. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all, regardless of personal characteristics.