Gender and Human Rights Analyst, Luanda

General

Description of assignment title : Gender and Human Rights Analyst

Assignment country : Angola

Expected start date : 10 / 13 / 2025

Sustainable Development Goal : 5. Gender equality

Volunteer category : International UN Youth Volunteer

Host entity : UNFPA

Type : Onsite

Duration : 12 months

with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments : 1

Duty stations : Luanda

Details

Mission and objectives

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA’s goal is to achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health, and realize

reproductive rights, and reduce maternal mortality to accelerate progress on the ICPD

agenda, to improve the lives of adolescents and youth, and women, enabled by population

dynamics, human rights, and gender equality.

In 2018, UNFPA launched efforts to achieve three transformative results, ambitions that promise to change the world for every man, woman, and young person : 1.) Ending unmet need for family planning

2.) Ending preventable maternal death

3.) Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices

UNFPA recognizes that innovation is a key accelerator to achieve these results. UNFPA will harness innovation to meet tomorrow’s challenges and boost its impact, especially in addressing furthest behind populations, and leverage opportunities, social capital, funding and technology by (a) strengthening the corporate innovation architecture and capabilities, (b) scaling up innovations that have proven to be effective and impactful, (c) forming new partnerships and connecting with relevant innovation ecosystems, (d) strengthening and leveraging financing for innovation, and (e) expanding communities and culture for innovation.

Context

Angola has one of the highest rates of unmet need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa, with 37% of married / common-law women aged 15-49 desire to control fertility (either by intervals or number) but do not have the access to modern contraceptives (IIMS 2023-2024). This figure rises to 44,4% among adolescent girls aged 15-19. Additionally, approximately 27% of Angolan girls in this age group have experienced a least pregnancy. Births to adolescents and young women (ages 10-24) account for 51,5% of the total births each year, which equates to approximately 630,000 births annually attributable to adolescents and young mothers. Furthermore, limited data suggest that inadequate menstrual hygiene management hinders girls’ education in Angola, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to address this issue. Moreover, the sample data for 4th quarter of 2024 from the Angola Employment Survey, shows that at the national level the majority of employed people are in informal employment, 79.8% of which 70.7% are men and 88.5% are women. The unemployment rate for the population aged 15 and over was estimated at 32.4%1, being higher for women at 31.4%.

UNFPA Angola is currently implementing its 9th Country Programme Document (CPD) agreed with the Angolan government. This CPD aims to accelerate the achievement of the Three transformative results mentioned above. Specifically, the program seeks to increase the coverage of family planning / contraceptive services for women, especially adolescents and youths, by using the Menstrual Health Management (MHM) as the entry point to prevention of adolescent pregnancies and gender-based violence (GBV), and comprehensive sexuality education, and prevention of HIV and STIs. Additionally, the CPD has a cross cutting strategy to address social and gender norms that limit the realization of the sexual and reproductive rights of girls and young women, on gender and social norms, including community mobilization efforts. This proposed position will support the office in strengthening the gender- responsive programming, and mainstreaming gender and human right-based perspectives in the programme cycle- including situation analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

Task description

The Gender and Human Rights Analyst will support the integration of the gender- and human rights-based approaches in the Country programme. The position will contribute to the office’s efforts in promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based violence and other harmful practices (child marriage). He / She will support the responsible programme officer (supervisor) in developing and implementing capacity development activities for UNFPA’s target populations, collecting data / evidence, and advocating with the Government for policy changes, to advance sexual and reproductive rights and gender equality in Angola. The incumbent will support the implementation of gender-responsive programmatic activities that are focused on adolescent girls and young women in UNFPA’s targeted provinces.

Under the direct supervision of Luis Samacumbi – Program Officer for Youth, Gender and Humanitarian Issues, and under overall guidance from Rinko Kinoshita, UNFPA Representative for Angola, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks :

• Strengthened integration of the Gender and Human Rights-based approach in the programmes / projects :

Contribute to the office’s mainstreaming of gender- and human-rights approach in all programs and projects in the office, as cross-cutting strategies.

Contribute to the preparation steps of setting up GBV One-Stop centers.

Generate mapping of existing GBV services, gaps, and training / material needs.

Identify recommendations and contribute to the implementation to reach the furthest left behind population, through gender- and human right-based approaches.

Consolidate, document and report good practices, lessons learned and results for the office’s reports and communication materials.

Support the Gender, Humanitarian and Youth Programme Analyst and the office in drafting talking points, key messages, and reports / policy briefs to be used for the office’s advocacy with the Government and other actors

Technically contribute to the review of the Government’s mandatory reports that are relevant to UNFPA’s mandate, such as the Universal Periodic Review, SDG Voluntary National Reports, and CEDAW reporting.

Support the Program Officer in strengthening monitoring of the programme, with focus on two outputs (adolescents and youths, and gender / social norms) in the CPD.

In collaboration with the M and E focal point, ensure that all indicators are quality assured, and gender disaggregation is done whenever necessary programmatically.

Collect data / evidence on results attained, identify challenges, document and share good practices and lessons learned.

Contribute to the planning process of workplans for the two outputs that are led by the supervisor.

Assist in drafting narrative and statistical reports on progress, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Support the Programme Analyst and collaborate with operations colleagues in monitoring of the work plan with the government and other implementing partners.

Support community sensitization activities on social and gender norms and the prevention of harmful practices in collaboration with partners and communities (including community / religious leaders)

Facilitate dialogue with groups of adolescents, families, and communities to promote behavioural change and positive transformation of harmful gender norms, while listening to their needs / recommendations to be reflected in improved programmatic actions.

Ensure that right holders (adolescents, youths, etc) actively participate in all steps of the programming, and their voices are incorporated in the design and monitoring of the programmatic actions.

Contribute to the office’s meetings, annual reviews, and planning meetings with partners and stakeholders. Ensure that these meetings are documented and followed up on the recommendations.

Eligibility criteria

Age : 18 – 80

Required experience

1 month

Donor priorities

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply : – Candidates must be Korean nationals.

Candidates who have already served as UN Youth Volunteer funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University Volunteers are eligible).

Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the End of Contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : 20 August 2025

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

No experience required

Languages

English, Level : Fluent, Required

Portuguese, Level : Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Public Health, International Development

Competencies and values

Accountability

Adaptability and Flexibility

Building Trust

Client Orientation

Commitment and Motivation

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Communication

Creativity

Empowering Others

Ethics and Values

Integrity

Judgement and Decision-making

Knowledge Sharing

Planning and Organizing

Professionalism

Respect for Diversity

Self-Management

Vision

Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Knowledge on gender mainstreaming, gender-transformative approach, human-right based management is a strong asset.

A strong commitment to work in low- and middle-income country contexts.

Good analytical writing and oral communication skills in English

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Development programmes, Health

Driving license

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Living conditions in Angola are characterized by significant poverty, inequality, and a lack of access to basic services, particularly in rural areas. Despite its wealth in natural resources, Angola faces challenges in translating economic gains into improved living standards for its population. Living in Angola in 2025 offers a mix of vibrant urban life and unique cultural experiences, especially in Luanda, where many expatriates settle. Housing options range from modern apartments in secure neighborhoods to more traditional homes, with essential services like supermarkets, restaurants, and private clinics readily available. While occasional power and water interruptions occur, most residences use backup systems. Health care is primarily sought in private facilities.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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