Programme Analyst, Gender and Social Policy

The Programme Analyst, Gender and Social Policy provides technical guidance and policy advice to advance UNFPA programmes in gender equality and social policy in Turkmenistan. The role involves programme management, policy advisory, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization to support gender-based violence legislation, multisectoral responses, and gender-responsive development planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and manage country programme components on gender equality and related social policy portfolio.
• Analyse political, social and economic trends and provide substantive inputs to programme planning, formulation, delivery, monitoring and reporting.
• Strengthen capacity of individuals, communities and institutions to address gender discrimination and harmful social and gender norms.
• Lead and contribute to strengthening capacity of national institutions in integrating GBV prevention and response within health services and multisectoral coordination.
• Analyse and interpret political, socio-cultural and economic environment relevant to gender equality and social policy.
• Suggest legislative changes and contribute to advancing legal and policy reform safeguarding reproductive rights and protecting individuals from violence and discrimination.
• Prepare briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, advocacy meetings and mainstream gender-transformative approaches in development frameworks.
• Monitor programme implementation, expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery in line with approved budgets.
• Create and document knowledge about trends in gender equality, human rights and social development.
• Serve as an active member of the UN Human Rights, Gender and Youth Theme Group and develop strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to advocacy and resource mobilization efforts by preparing documentation and participating in donor meetings.
• Analyse funding landscape and support development of resource mobilization documentation.
• Coordinate programme implementation with national partners, UN and development partners to ensure effective delivery.
• Be accountable for financial resources allocated to the Gender and Social Policy Programme and ensure compliance with UNFPA policies.
• Support corporate roles under the Enterprise Resource Planning system (Quantum/Quantum plus).
• Ensure timely and quality work plans and reports.
• Manage assets procured by UNFPA and supplied to implementing partners.
• Undertake field monitoring visits to assess programme progress and disseminate findings.
• Oversee achievement of programme results by ensuring appropriate policies and monitoring mechanisms are implemented.
• Develop and implement annual work plans in consultation with national counterparts and partners.
• Carry out other duties as required by supervisor.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Legal studies, Social sciences, International relations, Political science, sociology, gender studies, development studies and/or other related social science field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in programme/project management preferably in the public sector, international organizations or with non-governmental organizations in the area of Jurisprudence, Gender Equality and Social Policy.
• Experience in evidence-based monitoring and evaluation of gender and social policy projects/programmes.
• Proven ability to interpret, advocate for and advance a policy-oriented agenda.
• Proven track record, practical experience and knowledge in promoting gender equality and rights-based social development programmes.
• Knowledge of UN policies and procedures, work modalities, particularly within the UNFPA mandate will be an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written English, Russian and Turkmen is required.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Gender Equity Promotion
• Social Policy Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy Advocacy
• Evidence-based evaluation
• Rights-Based Social Development
• UN Policies and Procedures
• Resource Mobilization
• Strategic Partnerships
• Gender-Based Violence Legislation
• Gender-Responsive Development Planning

Languages

English, Russian, Turkmen