Strategic Data Information Analyst, Lesotho Country Office

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UNFPA Lesotho

Communications, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Analyst

Location: Maseru, Lesotho

Grade: NOA

Job Identification: 37768

Job Schedule: Full-time

Vacancy Type: Fixed-term

Contract Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension

Posting Date: 29 October 2026

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 07:00

Vacancy Timeline: 2 weeks

The Position

The Communications, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst position is located in the UNFPA Lesotho Country Office and reports to the Head of Office. The position is responsible for providing routine operational and technical support to communication, advocacy and resource mobilization strategies and processes for the Country Office.

How You Can Make a Difference

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes:

Ending the unmet need for family planning.

Ending preventable maternal deaths.

Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices.

Adapting to demographic change through evidence- and rights-based policies.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire and deliver high-impact, sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to provide foundational support to communications, partnerships and resource mobilization functions. The position will assist the Country Office in strategically positioning itself, expanding and diversifying its partnership base, and effectively engaging both traditional and non-traditional donors.

The Programme Analyst supports the day-to-day execution of communication and resource mobilization work plans. This includes maintaining partner and donor databases, tracking resource mobilization tools, and supporting the drafting of visibility materials under the guidance of senior office staff.

The role also supports Country Office visibility by executing social media updates, compiling press monitoring materials, maintaining the website, and handling logistics for media and partnership events.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Operational Support Effectiveness

Support the implementation of visibility activities aligned with the priorities of the Lesotho Country Programme, in accordance with UNFPA guidance and under the supervision of office leadership.

Provide logistical and administrative support for strategic partnership meetings, inter-agency working groups (e.g., UN Communications Group), and network interactions with local media and civil society.

Assist in organizing logistics, workshops and sensitization sessions for implementing partners and local journalists regarding UNFPA’s mandate in Lesotho.

Track compliance and maintain records for the Country Office communication work plan, ensuring routine updates and monitoring timelines.

Content Support, Visibility and Knowledge Sharing

Support the rollout of existing communication and advocacy plans by drafting routine materials, including social media posts, basic press releases, event summaries and human-interest story drafts.

Assist senior staff by gathering background information and conducting routine media monitoring on local political, social and economic trends relevant to UNFPA’s work in Lesotho.

Assist with logistics for media visits, project-site photography, and maintaining the Country Office digital photo and vid