Program Analyst (Culture and Human Rights)
Organizational Context
UNFPA's mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, focusing on zero preventable maternal deaths, unmet family planning needs, and sexual/gender-based violence. Ghana is committed to the SDGs. UNFPA seeks staff who deliver high-impact results, manage resources transparently, and excel in program delivery. The Program Analyst will support the integration of human rights-based and culturally sensitive approaches into UNFPA programs, enhancing partner coordination and advocacy for human rights protection and gender equity.
Job Purpose
The Program Analyst (Culture and Human Rights) will provide essential programmatic and operational support to UNFPA Ghana, ensuring that human rights-based and culturally sensitive approaches are integrated into all agency programs. This role is crucial for supporting program implementation, coordinating with partners, and driving advocacy initiatives that align with UNFPA’s strategic priorities to protect human rights and eliminate gender-based inequities. The incumbent will focus on understanding family planning, maternal health, and child marriage from a cultural perspective to effectively promote youth empowerment, body autonomy, and rights realization. Additionally, the role involves guiding collaborative relationships with government, multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies, and civil society to address emerging issues, facilitate program delivery, and advance the ICPD agenda through partnerships and capacity strengthening.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will provide programmatic and technical support, including research and analysis on human rights issues, contributing to program and policy documents, and supporting engagement with government and national stakeholders for capacity-building related to human rights and the ICPD agenda. In partnership and advocacy, the role involves engaging with national partners, civil society, and human rights bodies to promote culturally sensitive approaches to sexual and reproductive health and rights, and contributing to policy advocacy for youth empowerment and fundamental human rights protection. The incumbent will integrate human rights and cultural perspectives into UNFPA programs by supporting the development of approaches to strengthen national capacities for human rights promotion and protection, and assisting in the design, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programs advancing human rights, gender equality, and culturally sensitive approaches. This includes contributing to rights-based interventions for young people on family planning, maternal health, and child marriage, considering cultural contexts and human rights standards. Furthermore, the role supports capacity building and knowledge management through the development of policy briefs, training materials, and reporting mechanisms.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience is required. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree need three years of relevant experience. Experience should include SRH, human rights law (national/international), humanitarian law, or criminal law; working on human rights obligations related to sexuality education and key populations; adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (ASRHR) frameworks; and human rights-based programming. Experience with government institutions, NGOs, private sector, or donor institutions is beneficial. Familiarity with UN country program development mechanisms, UNFPA programs, the 2030 Agenda, and the ICPD Programme of Action is also valuable.
Skills
Values include integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, embracing cultural diversity, and embracing change. Core competencies involve achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and effective communication. Functional competencies include policy advocacy, building strategic alliances, delivering results-based programs, and internal/external communication. Managerial competencies encompass providing strategic focus, engaging partners, leading and empowering teams, and decision-making. Expertise areas include legal affairs, human rights, and community development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and web-based ERP systems is also required.