Programme Analyst, Gender

Grade: FTA Local · Schedule: Full time

THE POSITION

The Program Analyst, Gender is located in the UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Office (CO) in Dili and manages UNFPA’s work on Gender Equality, particularly addressing GBV, for accelerating the achievement of the ICPD Program of Action and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development CO.

Under the direct supervision of the International Program Coordinator, you will analyzes policy and program trends, provide technical inputs to promote gender equality, address GBV and harmful practices through gender transformative approaches, support the implementation of the National Action Plan against GBV (2022-2032), and engage government counterparts, development partners, civil society organizations, and UN partners in advancing UNFPA’s mandate in Timor-Leste.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

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 who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact, sustained results, and who ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent; exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to delivering excellence in program results.

JOB PURPOSE

The Program Analyst, Gender provides policy guidance and technical support to national and subnational efforts towards advancing gender equality and addressing gender-based violence, in line with UNFPA’s Strategic Plan and priorities of UNFPA’s fifth Country Program (CP5), 2026-2030.

The position manages UNFPA-supported interventions in strengthening national capacity to address discriminatory gender and social norms and to implement the National Action Plan against GBV (2022) across the development-humanitarian continuum. Through substantive analysis of political, social and economic trends relevant to gender equality and GBV, the incumbent contributes to policy and program formulation, guides implementation, and ensures the achievement of programmatic and policy advocacy results through results planning, monitoring, reporting, analysis and evaluation. This includes ensuring GBV prevention and response are integrated into national health systems, climate resilience frameworks, disaster prepared plans, among other national frameworks.

The Program Analyst, Gender facilitates and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral agencies and civil society to support the implementation of UNFPA’s gender program, expand partnerships, and address emerging issues. You are expected to effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate.

YOU WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

A. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

• Ensure the timely preparation of UNFPA and implementing partner annual work plans (AWPs) for Gender/GBV results, in line with the CP5 expected results; undertake day-to-day management of the program, including budget planning, management, budget approvals and revisions in Quantum as per UNFPA policies and procedures requirements.
• Support implementing partners in planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on UNFPA-funded activities, ensuring compliance in accordance with program management policies/procedures and the safeguarding of resources; master corporate systems, tools and platforms for program management.
• Ensure effective financial management for Gender/GBV program; monitor budget and expenditures to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets and to realize targeted financial performance.
• As per the agreed internal control framework (ICF), approve requisitions; follow up on purchase orders and payment requests in Quantum.
• In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, conduct monitoring visits and field missions; ensure technical quality of Gender/GBV interventions; identify barriers and bottlenecks; provide quality assurance on partner deliverables; and report on program results, progress reports, and annual reporting inputs.
• In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, contribute to the implementation of the M&E plan for Gender/GBV program; analyze factors affecting achievement of results; recommend corrective actions; and document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories for organizational learning.
• Strengthen partnerships and collaboration with government counterparts, civil society actors, implementing partners, and development partners; ensure proper planning and delivery of technical assistance services.
• Participate in the UN Gender Working Group, GBV sub-cluster, and other relevant inter-agency and national coordination mechanisms; prepare notes to file, keep management abreast of key developments, and ensure UNFPA’s priorities reflected in joint initiatives.

B. PARTNERSHIPS, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND ADVOCACY

• Develop Gender, GBV and human rights factsheets, briefing materials, infographics, and presentations for public information, advocacy, and resource mobilization purposes.
• Advocate for evidence-based GBV policy interventions with government, non-governmental counterparts, and development partners; support the integration of UNFPA-supported good practices within national systems and processes to accelerate the sustainability of gender/GBV interventions.
• Analyze the political, social, and economic environment for UNFPA’s work on gender and GBV, and provide advice to CO leadership on potential implications; support generation of evidence and advocacy for leveraging national domestic resource allocations to addressing GBV.
• Build technical and program multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for the ICPD agenda through national institutions, networks, alliances, and coalitions; monitor and keep updates on existing and potential partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with the Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy Analyst, International Program Coordinator, and Representative to prepare project concept notes, proposals, technical briefs, reports, and visibility materials and support advocacy for increasing domestic resource allocations for GBV programming, including through the National Action Plan on GBV.
• Contribute to the CO communication efforts by developing high-quality advocacy and communication materials, such as press releases, donor packs, brochures, human-interest stories, and multimedia content.

C. TECHNICAL AND POLICY-RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Serve as technical lead for the thematic area of gender equality and GBV prevention and response in the country office, keeping abreast of recent developments in the field including UNFPA policies, strategies, and guidelines; update UNFPA management and colleagues as appropriate including through learning sessions, and provide inputs as required to other program areas.
• Provide technical support to the relevant government institutions and authorities in enhancing integration of gender equality, GBV prevention and response into national policies, budget planning, strategies, clinical guidelines, operational plans, and training program and support institutional capacity building.
• Analise and interpret relevant socio-economic and socio-demographic data regularly to identify opportunities for possible policy interventions in the areas of direct interest to UNFPA.
• Serve as PSEA focal point for the Country Office; ensure that implementing partners of UNFPA adhere to UNFPA’s PSEA standards in UNFPA-supported interventions; represent UNFPA in the PSEA working group of the United Nations in Timor-Leste.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Public Health, Demography, International Relations, Public Administration, or other related Social Sciences fields is required.

OR

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience at the national or international level in the field of development, gender equality, women’s rights, and gender-based violence (GBV) with an advanced university degree; or a minimum of four (4) years of qualifying experience with a first-level university degree.
• Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality issues, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards and instruments.
• Experience in program/project management including experience in large multi-sector program.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, good coordination, and communication skills.
• Results-based program management experience, with a particular focus on strategic planning and capacity building.
• Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in English and Tetum is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Values:
Exemplifying integrity; Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system; Embracing cultural diversity; Embracing change.

Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda; Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships; Delivering results-based Programs; Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.

Core Competencies:
Achieving results; Being accountable; Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen; Thinking analytically and strategically; Working in teams/managing our relationships; Communicating for impact and ourselves.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to [email protected] no later than 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (Timor-Leste time).