Programme Analyst: Gender and GBV (NOB, Fixed Term)

Grade: NOB. Job schedule: full-time. Vacancy type: fixed term. Location: Harare, Zimbabwe.

The position

The Programme Analyst: Gender & GBV is based in the UNFPA Country Office in Harare. The position contributes to the effective delivery of UNFPA activities in gender and gender-based violence prevention and support services. Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Gender Equality/GBV/Human Rights, the Programme Analyst contributes to UNFPA programming aimed at enhancing gender equity and reducing GBV in Zimbabwe, particularly among adolescents and young people, women and key population groups, including in humanitarian settings.

Qualifications and experience

• Education: Master's degree in health, population, demography, development, gender, law and/or another related social science field.
• Experience: at least two years of increasingly responsible professional experience in development and population activities.

Candidates should also have

• Significant experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and GBV prevention.
• Experience in programme/project management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with computers, office software, spreadsheets and database packages.
• Experience with web-based management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Specialised knowledge and experience in integrated SRHR/Gender/GBV/YD approaches is desirable. Prior UN system experience is an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

How to apply: applications must be submitted through the official UNFPA recruitment portal (link on this listing). Closing date: 19 October 2026.