Gender Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. 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 promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls, aligning its efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 emphasizes ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence, while addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's health and rights.

Job Overview:
The Gender Analyst position at UNFPA involves providing technical support to integrate a gender perspective into various initiatives, ensuring a culturally sensitive and human rights-based approach to programming. The role requires collaboration with government bodies, NGOs, civil society, and other stakeholders to promote gender equality and address gender-based violence (GBV) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Gender Analyst will work closely with other analysts and staff in the Cotabato Sub-Office, reporting directly to the Head of Sub-office. The position is crucial for implementing laws and policies related to reproductive health and gender equality, particularly in humanitarian and development settings. The Gender Analyst will contribute to the Programme Team's efforts in ensuring that gender-responsive approaches are consistently applied in design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, especially in indigenous and disadvantaged communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Gender Analyst will be responsible for providing technical support to GBV prevention and response structures, leading the development of multi-sectoral prevention and response plans, promoting safe data collection and analysis related to GBV, establishing inter-agency protection mechanisms, advocating for GBV integration in various sectors, mobilizing resources for GBV initiatives, linking emergency interventions with development initiatives, and ensuring that gender and human rights are integrated into local government work plans. The role also includes representing UNFPA in inter-agency meetings, documenting good practices, and performing other duties as assigned by senior management.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in fields relevant to UNFPA's mandate, such as sociology, anthropology, social sciences, women's studies, public health, or international development. Knowledge of gender issues, development work, and public health is essential, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in relevant computer applications is also required. Candidates should demonstrate integrity, commitment to UNFPA's values, and the ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in sociology, anthropology, social sciences, women's studies, public health, public administration, international relations, international development, law, or related fields is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender issues and the socio-political context in which UNFPA operates.

Experience:
Candidates should have up to two years of relevant work experience in development work, gender and development, social work, public health, or gender equality and women's empowerment, preferably at the local government or community level. Experience in gender-based violence prevention and response in both normal and humanitarian settings is advantageous, as is prior experience in developing and monitoring work plans.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Filipino is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Additional Notes:
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance. UNFPA promotes a work environment that values gender equality, diversity, and integrity, encouraging applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, and persons with disabilities. The organization is committed to ensuring gender parity and equal opportunities in recruitment and career development. Selection may be subject to background checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any fees during the application process.