Overview
The Gender Data Analyst will support the review and update of data collection tools, organize capacity strengthening activities, and facilitate the drafting of knowledge products related to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)/Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)/Harmful Practices (HP) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
Key Responsibilities
- Support to coordinate the process to review and update harmonized and standardized data collection, analysis, and dissemination tools (including methodologies and indicators) on VAWG/SGBV/HP and SRHR.
- Organize and participate as a resource person to strengthen the capacity of identified regional and national institutions as well as Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on data collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization methodologies related to VAWG/SGBV/HP and other SRHR-related indicators.
- Facilitate the drafting and development of robust knowledge products and evidence-based briefing papers.
- Support the review of gender data on adolescent girls, young people, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups on VAWG, SGBV, HP, and SRHR.
- Support efforts on evidence building on GBV, VAWG, SRHR, and HP impacting women and young adolescent girls.
- Support comprehensive analysis and research findings, as well as the exchange of best practices.
- Support the development and strengthening of systems and facilitate the upkeep of accessible databases (e.g., Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS)).
- Support advocacy efforts that use gender data to influence policy and resource allocation.
- Undertake other tasks relevant to the SIARP 2.0 and UNFPA mandate areas as required.
Required Experience
- Seven years of professional experience in the field of social and demographic data collection, analysis, and utilization on gender-related issues, preferably in a developing country;
- At least five years of experience working on data related to VAWG, SGBV, HP, and SRHR, with a clear understanding of data collection, analytics, dashboard development, and utilization protocols;
- Experience in capacity strengthening of regional and national research institutions, implementing partners, consultants, and civil society organizations (CSOs) on the utilization of evidence-based decision making in development planning and policy issues;
- Experience in the development of continuous professional development materials, such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas by Instructure, and other virtual platforms);
- Experience in developing analytical reports and advocacy papers, such as policy briefs, bulletins, and brochures with appropriate evidence for influencing decision making;
- Experience in analysis and organization of different data sources such as Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)/Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), census, household/community/facility surveys (qualitative and quantitative), vital statistics, Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS), routine Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), etc.;
- Proficiency in current Microsoft Office, statistical software applications, and other visualization/analytical tools;
- Good communication skills, especially for the transfer of knowledge and skills to counterparts
Qualifications
Master's degree in in demography, statistics, social studies, or related field or equivalent professional experience
