
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
I. General Information
Title: Programme Analyst, GBV prevention
Sector of Assignment: Gender-based Violence
Country and Duty Station: Maseru, Lesotho / Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of assignment: 2 years with possibility of extension for another year.
Please send your JPO application directly to the office Executives at International Organizations (BFIO). Specify the code number 2024-2-55 on the application form. For more information visit www.bfio.de
The extension of appointment is subject to yearly review concerning priorities, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. Please note that for participants of the JPO-Programme two years work experience are mandatory! Relevant work experience can be counted. In order to assess the eligibility of the candidates, we review the relevant experience acquired after obtaining the first university degree (usually a bachelor’s degree).
The UNFPA Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is intended to provide on-the-job training for young professionals who wish to obtain practical experience in development assistance. It gives them an opportunity to acquire professional knowledge in population projects in a developing country.
II. Supervision
Title of Supervisor: Assistant Representative, Lesotho | GBV Specialist, Kenya
Content and methodology of supervision: As part of the UNFPA JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the
following supervision modalities:
● Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the
assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
● Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
● Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback
throughout the assignment
● Easy access to the supervisor
● Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational
effectiveness
● Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of
expertise
● If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the
relevant parties
● Annual performance appraisal and development with the supervisor (PAD)
III. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations
Purpose of the Position: The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Analyst will provide technical leadership and support to the UNFPA Lesotho, in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs related to GBV prevention.
Key responsibilities:
Within the context of UNFPA’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and the Lesotho Country Programme
Document, the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention analyst will provide technical
support to the Lesotho, UNFPA in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of
programs related to GBV prevention.
The JPO will:
1. Provide support for the development and implementation of GBV prevention programs and initiatives, based on UNFPA’s comparative advantage.
2. In line with key priorities of the UNFPA prevention pillar of the UNFPA GBV Operational Plan, Flourish, work to support the rollout of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education implementation plan to strengthen GBV prevention, including resourc mobilization efforts.
3. Support the evaluation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education implementation plan, to determine the effectiveness of Comprehensive Sexuality Education programmes in preventing GBV in Lesotho.
4. Support to conduct assessments and research to identify and analyze GBV trends, drivers, and contributing factors in Lesotho through comparative and secondary data analysis, as well as supporting development of recommendations for interventions.
5. Support the Lesotho in developing, implementing, scaling-up, measuring and evaluating GBV prevention strategies that are evidence-based, gendertransformative, and culturally appropriate, in line with the GBV Operational Plan, Flourish [forthcoming], and the Country Programme Document.
6. Support the roll-out of the GBV prevention RESPECT framework, in partnership with other UN Organizations in Lesotho.
7. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with relevant organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations to promote GBV prevention.
8. Participate in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of GBV prevention programs and initiatives.
9. Support knowledge sharing processes by ensuring that the Lesotho office colleagues are continuously abreast of new publications and evaluations, generated by UNFPA as well as external sources.
10. Identify opportunities for south south and triangular learning globally to increase transformative function of GBV prevention programming in achieving zero genderbased violence.
11. Support ongoing efforts to coordinate and enable resource mobilisation efforts to be directed to GBV prevention programming.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
IV. Qualifications and Experience
Education: Master’s degree in social sciences or related fields with specialized knowledge in the field of gender studies, human rights, or a related field.
Work experience: At least 2 years of experience in GBV prevention, gender equality, and/or human rights programming. Prior experience in developing countries is an asset.
Languages: Fluency in English. Knowledge of other working languages of the UN is an asset
Other skills:
● Ability to write clearly and concisely
● Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff
members from different national and cultural backgrounds
● Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
V. Learning Elements
Upon completion of the two-year assignment, the JPO will be able to:
– Appraise and prepare projects addressing GBV prevention
– Write assessment reports on the subject of GBV prevention
– Monitor progress in social and gender norms transformation
– Prepare project proposals and budgets
VI. Required Competencies
Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System,
Embracing diversity in all its forms, 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 Skill Set: Knowledge of international human rights frameworks and GBV
prevention and response strategies
VII. Background Information: The GBV prevention JPO position is based within the Lesotho Country Office in the first year, and in the Gender and Human Rights Branch, Technical Division at UNFPA Headquarters in New York in the second-year.
The Gender and Human Rights Branch is responsible for promoting gender equality, the
protection of human rights, particularly those related to sexual and reproductive health and
rights, and the prevention and response to Gender Based Violence and Harmful Practices.
The JPO will be working to support GBV prevention initiatives, in line with the GBV
Operational Plan “Flourish” and support implementation at the country level in Lesotho.
To apply for this job please visit www.arbeitsagentur.de.