Policy/Program Analyst

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND LOCATION

The Programme Analyst is located in the Sub-regional office in Jamaica and reports to the UNFPA Deputy Director of the UNFPA Office for the English and Dutch Speaking Caribbean.

JOB PURPOSE

The Policy/Programme Analyst provides assistance in the design, planning and management of SRO’s work plans by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks with a particular focus on population dynamics and projections and gender equality relevant to UNFPA programming. The Policy/Programme Analyst provides assistance with policy and programme development, programme management support, and project monitoring and evaluation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures,  and best practices.  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES, INTER ALIA

Policy and Programme Development

• Review the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development; sexual and reproductive health and gender equality, and their interlinkages and pursue opportunities for UNFPA intervention in a structured manner;
• Assess implications of new policy developments and strategies and provides advice in respect to SDG targets in line with the ICPD beyond 2014 commitments;
• Contribute to the implementation of evidence-based advocacy, influence policy and programme approaches by consolidating and providing research data and programme results and through learning and knowledge platforms, report writing and dissemination;

Programme Management support and Knowledge Management

• Ensure the creation and documentation of knowledge about current and emerging population development trends, including gender issues;
• Conduct or provide quality assurance to secondary data analyses for national and sub-regional advocacy and policy dialogue interventions;
• Identify areas for research in development of UNFPA niche, leading the analysis, including design, and quality assurance, and synthesis of substantive trends, emerging needs and research findings in order to produce innovative and cutting edge knowledge products for programme implementation;

Monitoring and Evaluation, Capacity Building an Partnerships

• Support capacity building of national counterparts in data appreciation for evidence-based policy and programme design around resilience, humanitarian preparedness and response and gender equality;
• Act as Monitoring and Evaluation   focal point for UNFPA’s sub-regional programme under the guidance of the Deputy Director including to ensure a consistent approach to UN monitoring through UN INFO and the Country Implementation Plans under the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework in alignment with the sub-regional programme targets and corporate reporting requirements;

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.   

Note:

• There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. 
• UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.  We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.