UNFPA Programme Analyst, Gender Based Violence Jobs in Tanzania

UNFPA Programme Analyst, Gender Based Violence Jobs in Tanzania


Job Details:

  • 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.

  • The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking to recruit a Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Harmful Practices Programme Analyst with a focus on Humanitarian Response. The successful candidate will work under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights based in Kasulu, as part of UNFPA’s Country Team in Tanzania. .

    Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • The Programme Analyst, Gender Based Violence (GBV) provides strategic support and guidance as part of a broader team in advancing
    key UNFPA interventions encompassing Ending Sexual and Gender-based Violence and harmful practices within the context of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment; Adolescent and Youth Empowerment and Engagement; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR); and Population and Development both in the context of Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, with Humanitarian interventions spanning all areas.

    Education:

    • Advanced university degree in social sciences, sociology, anthropology, gender and development studies, community development, public health or other related social sciences.

    Knowledge and Experience:

    • At least three years professional experience in working on gender equality, with a focus on Gender Based Violence and harmful practices. Additional experience in the humanitarian programme context is highly desirable.

    • Demonstrated experience in working on sexual and reproductive health and rights, disaster risk management and/or human rights will be a strong advantage.

    • Experience and a thorough understanding of government systems (national, sub-national) especially in the areas of gender based violence and harmful practices, gender equality; sexual and reproductive health and rights planning and programming.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; UNFPA Programme Analyst, Gender Based Violence Jobs in Tanzania


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