Programme Analyst, Gender and GBV, East Jerusalem

About the role

The Programme Analyst supports the effective management of UNFPA activities in gender and gender-based violence (GBV) within the Country Office in East Jerusalem. You will report to the Gender and GBV Programme Specialist and help analyse political, social and economic trends to guide programme formulation, evaluation and national development frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in formulating the country programme and component projects, draft project documents and work plans, and prepare tables and statistical data.
• Evaluate project and programme activities, conduct field visits, take part in review meetings and evaluation missions, and prepare status and progress reports.
• Analyse the political, social and economic environment and policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans, and prepare briefs for policy dialogue and technical assistance.
• Build collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies.
• Support knowledge management by capturing lessons learned and best practices.
• Help with advocacy and resource mobilization, maintain a network of donor and public information contacts, and organize donor meetings and public information events.
• Lead and coordinate the GBV Case Management Task Force, including technical advisory panels for complex and high-risk cases.
• Carry out capacity assessments, develop capacity strengthening plans, facilitate Training of Trainers and clinical supervision, and coordinate GBV referral pathways.
• Provide technical oversight of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) linked to GBV case management, ensuring financial accountability and protection principles.
• Lead the design and rollout of Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) programming, including guidelines and interventions on emerging risks such as technology-facilitated GBV.
• Contribute to evidence-based advocacy with analytical briefs and recommendations to strengthen GBV prevention and response.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Anthropology, Psychology, Gender studies, Development Studies, International development, Human rights/law or another related social science field.
• Up to five years of professional experience in development and population activities; programme/project management experience is desirable.
• Practical experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating development projects and managing humanitarian and development programmes, especially on GBV and gender and social norms.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of the UN system and UNFPA is an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.
• Core competencies: analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, accountability, advocacy and results-based programme delivery.