UNFPA is hiring a NOC Programme Specialist in Gender & Youth Empowerment. Master’s + 5 years exp required. Deadline: 20 September 2026.
Company: UNFPA
Location: Dar es Salaam
Grade: NOC
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Fixed Term)
Job Purpose:
Lead Country Office efforts in advancing gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and meaningful youth participation. Focus on transforming discriminatory social norms, addressing GBV/FGM/child marriage, and ensuring bodily autonomy for adolescent girls and young women.
Key Responsibilities:
– Policy Dialogue & Technical Support: Oversee ASRH, GBV prevention, and economic empowerment initiatives; leverage digital spaces for youth engagement; support disability-inclusive programming.
– Partnerships & Resource Mobilization: Engage in UN inter-agency platforms; build capacity of youth-led and women-led organizations; draft innovative financing proposals.
– Knowledge Generation: Document evidence, best practices, and lessons learned on youth and gender issues.
– Programme Management & Supervision: Design work plans, manage budgets, conduct project evaluations, and supervise the Gender & Youth team.
Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Public Health, Law, or related fields.
– At least 5 years experience in gender equality, women’s rights, SRHR, or youth empowerment programming.
– Fluency in English; Kiswahili desired.
How to Apply:
Apply online via UN Careers portal by 20 September 2026.
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