Programme Analyst: Gender & GBV

Programme Analyst: Gender & GBV Harare, Zimbabwe

Job Identification: 37277

Posting Date: 10/05/2026, 03:28 PM

Apply Before: 10/19/2026, 03:28 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Locations: Harare, Zimbabwe

Grade: NOB

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience

Job Description

The Position:

The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV position is located in the Country Office of UNFPA in Harare and

S/He is responsible for the effective delivery of UNFPA activities in the areas of Gender and GBV

prevention and support services. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Gender

Equality/GBV/Human Rights, the Programme Analyst, contributes to management of UNFPA’s

programming activities on enhancing gender equity as well as reducing GBV in Zimbabwe particularly

among the adolescents/young people, women and key population groups; including in humanitarian

settings. The Programme Analyst, Gender & GBV provides technical delivery in programming, implementation, stakeholder relations, knowledge management, M&E and efforts towards delivering the CPD and accelerating attainment of the transformative results of UNFPA in the Country. S/He provides support for various functions of the CO and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff and teams in the CO.

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 Programme 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 will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, 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 programme results

Job Purpose

The Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of Gender, GBV, Social Innovation and Behavioral Change in both humanitarian and development settings. S/He analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation. S/He ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Programme Analyst facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues. S/He is expected to effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Programme Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Country Office. The Programme Analyst is accountable for ensuring the proper disbursement and absorption of funds to implementing partners.