About the opportunity
The UN Women Burundi Country Office is offering a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) position as a Programme Analyst focusing on the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) programme nexus. Under the guidance of the Programme Management Specialist and Head of Programmes, the Programme Analyst will contribute to technical programme implementation, administrative management, monitoring and reporting, financial management, and partnership coordination with government stakeholders, civil society organisations, and UN agencies. The assignment aims to provide foundational competencies in programme support, Results-Based Management, and gender-responsive programming at the country level.
Salary and benefits
- Fixed-term JPO contract for 1 year with possibility for extension
- P2 UN professional grade salary and benefits package
- Participation in a UN Women Induction Course in New York
- Access to online training and learning resources through the Learning Management System
- Allocation of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training funds
Who can apply?
- Open exclusively to nationals of Belgium
- Maximum age of 32 years as of 31 December of the application year (born on or after 01/01/1994)
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender and Development studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Economics, or a related field
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and capacity building
- Experience in WEE and/or EVAWG (knowledge of both is an asset)
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Completed application form via the online recruitment system
When to apply
- Date posted: 2026-09-24
- Application deadline: 2026-10-15
How to apply
- Visit the official Oracle Cloud recruitment portal link for vacancy requisition 37124
- Review full JPO Programme guidelines and background information at the UNDP JPO Service Centre website
- Submit your online application through the official recruitment platform before the closing date
Additional information
- Experience gained within UN Women may not exceed one year for JPO candidates
- Knowledge of another UN official working language is an added advantage
- A project or programme management certification is an added advantage
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for young Belgian development professionals with a master's degree and at least two years of experience in gender equality or project monitoring.
- Provides direct, high-level exposure to UN inter-agency coordination, normative frameworks, and field-level programme implementation in a critical regional nexus.
- Offers structured learning components, including a New York induction course and professional development funding tailored for Junior Professional Officers.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strictly restricted to Belgian nationals who are 32 years of age or younger as of December 31 of the application year.
- Requires professional fluency in both French and English for daily operational tasks and stakeholder communication.
- Initial contract duration is one year, requiring successful performance for extension and continuation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This JPO role serves as an exceptional stepping stone for early-to-mid-career professionals aiming to build a long-term international career within the United Nations system, specifically specializing in gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and human rights.
Our take
Eligible young Belgian professionals with a background in gender and development who meet the strict age and language criteria should apply before the October 15, 2026 deadline.
Ready to apply?
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