GBV Programme Analyst

About the role

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking a GBV Programme Analyst to support the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Sudan. The role provides technical, policy and coordination assistance to strengthen gender equality, women’s empowerment and gender‑based violence (GBV) prevention initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Minister on gender equality, women’s empowerment and GBV prevention.
• Assist in drafting policies, strategies, action plans, legislation, decisions and advocacy initiatives related to women’s and children’s rights.
• Organise strategic meetings, consultations and high‑level events on gender equality and protection issues.
• Monitor protection risks and emerging issues affecting women and girls, delivering analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, policy updates and communication materials in Arabic and English.
• Serve as focal point for communication and coordination with national and international partners, including UNFPA.
• Support programme and budget management of GBV interventions at national and state levels.
• Coordinate with government institutions, women‑led organisations, civil society, UN agencies and humanitarian actors.
• Contribute to capacity‑building initiatives and promote accountability, inclusion, disability access and PSEAH principles.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in women’s rights, gender equality, GBV programming or social development.
• Experience providing strategic, administrative or advisory support to senior government or organisational leaders.
• Strong background in policy advocacy, programme management, project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of GBV programming in emergencies, protection standards and PSEAH principles.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint