Programme Analyst: GBV/IMS

Organizational Context

The Programme Analyst: GBV/IMS operates within the UNFPA Country Office in South Sudan, reporting to the M&E Specialist. This role is crucial for strengthening data quality and utility for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programming. In a challenging environment, accurate and safe data is essential for effective GBV response and prevention, informing life-saving interventions for women and girls and ensuring accountability.

Job Purpose

The Programme Analyst, GBV/IMS, is strategically vital in South Sudan's challenging operational context, ensuring the integrity, timeliness, and ethical management of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) data. This role translates sensitive information into actionable intelligence, ensuring life-saving interventions for women and girls are evidence-based and effective. Reporting to the M&E Specialist, the Analyst oversees the GBV Information Management System (IMS), providing technical and operational leadership. Responsibilities include developing partner capacity in data collection, analyzing program results for reporting and advocacy, and rigorously upholding ethical and safety standards for sensitive survivor data, contributing to informed decision-making and accountability in GBV response.

Responsibilities

The Programme Analyst is responsible for managing the GBV Information Management System (IMS), serving as the technical expert and administrator, ensuring adherence to safety and ethical principles. This includes leading data collection, cleaning, and processing from partners, and designing dashboards for trend analysis. The role supports monitoring GBV interventions against KPIs, conducting data quality assessments, and contributing to timely, high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the Analyst develops and delivers training to partners and UNFPA staff on IMS functionality and ethical data handling, provides ongoing technical support, and participates in relevant working groups to ensure coordinated data management approaches.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in programme management, monitoring, or information management, preferably in humanitarian or development settings. Proven experience managing databases, information management systems (e.g., GBVIMS, DHIS2), and data visualization tools is required. Experience in data analysis, reporting, and data quality assessments is essential. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and GBV is desirable.

Skills

Core competencies include integrity, commitment, cultural diversity, change management, results achievement, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and effective communication. Functional skills encompass data management, document and report management, information workflow management, planning, organizing, multitasking, and communication/advocacy.

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