Gender Data Analyst

Organizational Context

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, aims to achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health, realize reproductive rights, and reduce maternal mortality. The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Program (SIARP) 2.0, jointly implemented by UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF, and UN Women, focuses on eliminating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and harmful practices (HP) in Africa. This program strengthens existing strategies and partnerships to accelerate transformative change, with a strong emphasis on evidence generation and capacity building for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Job Purpose

The Gender Data Analyst will support the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Program (SIARP) 2.0 by contributing to the generation and strengthening of evidence on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)/SGBV/HP and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The role involves coordinating the review and update of data collection tools, organizing capacity-building activities for regional and national institutions and CSOs, and facilitating the development of knowledge products and research. The analyst will support the review of gender data for vulnerable groups, contribute to evidence building on linkages between various social issues and teenage pregnancy, and enhance the use of real-time data in policy dialogues. The position aims to improve evidence-based decision-making, inform advocacy, and monitor progress towards SDGs and regional frameworks, ensuring integrated and coordinated delivery of data program activities.

Responsibilities

The Gender Data Analyst will support the coordination of reviewing and updating harmonized data collection, analysis, and dissemination tools for VAWG/SGBV/HP and SRHR indicators. Responsibilities include organizing and conducting capacity-strengthening sessions for regional/national institutions and CSOs on data methodologies. The role involves facilitating the development of knowledge products and evidence-based briefing papers to enhance communication on GBV and SRHR issues. The analyst will support the review of gender data for vulnerable populations by engaging stakeholders and participating in technical consultations and workshops. Key tasks include supporting evidence building on GBV, VAWG, SRHR, and HP, focusing on secondary data analysis, menstrual health, school-related GBV, and real-time data utilization. The position also entails supporting comprehensive analysis and research findings, enhancing knowledge on SGBV programs, and supporting the development and maintenance of accessible databases like the GBVIMS. Advocacy efforts using gender data to influence policy and resource allocation are also part of the role, alongside undertaking other relevant tasks for SIARP 2.0 and UNFPA.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of overall experience is required, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. This includes experience in data collection, analysis, and utilization related to VAWG, SGBV, HP, and SRHR. Experience in capacity strengthening, developing analytical reports and advocacy papers, and analyzing diverse data sources (e.g., DHS, MICS, census, surveys, GBVIMS, HMIS) is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, statistical software, and visualization tools is also required.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, building trust, client orientation, commitment to continuous learning, communication, creativity, integrity, judgment, knowledge sharing, professionalism, and teamwork. Technical skills required include data collection, analytics, dashboard development, and utilization protocols. Experience in project management, programme development, strategy, communication, and advocacy is also valuable.

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