National Post: Social Norms and Community Mobilization Analyst – FTA – NOB – Dongola, Sudan

The Position:

The Social norms and community mobilization Analyst post is located in Dongola, Sudan. S/he will work with the office staff, government, and implementing partners to plan, implement, and monitor Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Gender-Based Violence programs, with a focus on addressing harmful social norms and involving communities throughout all phases of the programme cycle. The program analyst will contribute to the formulation, planning, and implementation of the UNFPA program, as well as joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. S/he will be a key member of the Integrated Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Program Unit as well as the Gender-Based Violence Unit and collaborate with the other program units (Gender, Population and Data, and Humanitarian) to ensure synergies among the units. S/he will work closely with program staff to ensure the completion of the UNFPA work plan andits implementation. The Social norms and community mobilization analyst will be under the technical supervision of the SRH Specialist and the GBV Specialist and report directly to the head of the office. The position will support implementation in 7 states namely which currently encompass the Northern State in addition to West, Central, East, South, and North Darfur States 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

Since mid-April 2023, the ongoing conflict, along with previous conflicts dating back to 2003, has led to Sudan becoming the world’s largest internal displacement crisis. Approximately 11.4 million people – or one in every five individuals in Sudan – are now displaced. This figure includes 8.6 million people displaced since mid-April 2023 and an additional 2.75 million people displaced prior to this date. Around 3 million people have fled to neighboring countries, including the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in Program results.

Job Purpose:

The Social Norms and Community Mobilization Analyst is based in a field office environment and plays a critical role in analyzing harmful social and gender norms that contribute to maternal and neonatal mortality, as well as gender-based violence (GBV). The incumbent will lead the planning, design, and implementation of community mobilization strategies aimed at increasing awareness, shifting behaviors, and enhancing access to and uptake of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and GBV prevention and response services. S/he will provide technical guidance, support the development of work plans, and foster strong collaborative relationships with government counterparts, implementing partners, and civil society organizations. The role also entails identifying and addressing emerging issues, and effectively influencing a wide range of stakeholders to advance UNFPA’s mandate on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the elimination of harmful practices.

The incumbent will support the implementation of UNFPA’s work plan across 7 states namely; which currently encompass the Northern State in addition to West, Central, East, South, and North Darfur States. The GBV Programme Analyst will work under the technical supervision of the Gender and GBV Specialist and report directly to the Head of the Sub-Office.

You would be responsible for:

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

An advanced degree (minimum Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Public Health, or other related disciplines relevant to community engagement and social behavior change.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in social norms programming, community mobilization, or related areas within gender equality, GBV prevention, or sexual and reproductive health.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of community-based initiatives focused on shifting harmful gender norms, promoting positive behaviors, and enhancing gender-transformative approaches.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in social norms theory, behavioral change frameworks, and participatory methodologies, Community Conversations, and Male Engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with civil society organizations, women-led groups, youth groups, traditional and religious leaders, and other community actors in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience in culturally sensitive and context-adapted programming with a deep understanding of intersectional vulnerabilities.
• Strong track record of facilitating community dialogues, capacity-building efforts, and feedback mechanisms to ensure inclusive and sustainable change.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluating social norms outcomes and using qualitative and quantitative data to inform programming.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and visualize community-level data for reporting and learning purposes.

Languages: 

Fluency and Proficency in English and Arabic is required. 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy / Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,

leveraging the resources of provincial and local governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships. 

Delivering results-based programmes; 

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.

Project management leadership.

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.