Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends as well as data collection and evidence generation, you will contribute to project formulation, implementation, monitoring, results reporting, policy advocacy, and alliance building. You will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to mainstreaming and integration of Gender, GBV and Harmful Practices initiatives in the CO’s humanitarian programming continuum (before, during and after an emergency) at the national and local levels.
Analyze and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), FGM, HP and GBV as well as gender, and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
Contribute in the development/strengthening of comprehensive CEFMU, Harmful Practices (HP) & GBV interventions in development coordination mechanisms in place at all levels including ensuring compliance with minimum standards in case management meetings.
In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributing to the design and implementation of the country programme and its component projects, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures.
Keep abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepare briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
Use this information to develop/update CEFMU, HP & GBV action plans and help to bring innovations to programming in collaboration with various sectors/clusters and the network of partners within the areas of CEFMU, HP & GBV and gender.
Developing results-based annual work plans and budgets related to the CO’s partnership and coordination efforts.
Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address CEFMU, HP & GBV and broader gender issues at all levels, particularly at decentralized level .
Disseminate, use and systematically apply standard guidelines and protocols and related instruments during assessment, planning and implementation of CEFMU, HP & GBV programming.
Education:
Advanced degree in gender studies, law, humanitarian law, anthropology, sociology, social science, political science, development studies, international studies and/or other related social science disciplines.
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of professional experience in the field of development assistance, with focus on gender/GBV programming.
Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and policy dialogue / advocacy.
Field/community based experience is an asset.
Initiative, passion and commitment to UNFPA’s mission and professional values .
Knowledge of current developments in the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment, and Population and Development.
Ability to research and analyze trends, opportunities and challenges on the organization’s interested areas, and synthesize information.
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Proven interpersonal skills and ability for relating, networking, persuading and influencing.
Able to represent the organization in external relations with e.g. high ranking representatives from government, donors, private sector, foundation, etc.
Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
Willingness to travel to remote parts of the country.
Languages:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English and national language (Filipino) both orally and in writing.
