PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF MOZAMBIQUE.

Duration: 6 months

The Position

The Programme Analyst, GBViE shall be based in Beira, Sofala to support the delivery of UNFPA’s GBV humanitarian response activities in Sofala, Mozambique.  The incumbent will report to the Local Coordinator under the guidance of the Surge GBV Programme Specialist based in Beira and the Humanitarian Response Coordinator based in Maputo.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Women’s Studies, Public Health, Law, Humanitarian Affairs or any other related Social Science field. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2 years work experience in the development field especially in gender/ human rights/protection issues. Additional/Higher degree can be compensate the required experience.
• Clear understanding of gender, human rights, issues surrounding violence against women and girls
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients
• Experience facilitating trainings and workshops and mentoring others
• Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect in Women Friendly Spaces and at all times is essential.
• Excellent communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support and respect.
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through current/ previous volunteer or paid work in women’s group, girls clubs or other relevant experience is an added advantage.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel and Power point
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and diplomatic skills, including experience working with colleagues of multicultural background
• Experience in adolescents and youth programming will be an asset.
• Due to the requirement of the female to work in women friendly spaces – Only the female candidates may apply for this position.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.