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 video library.
- Maintain and update the UNFPA Lesotho Country Office website and social media channels with approved content.
- Participate in and provide administrative support to the UN Communications Group in Lesotho.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Gather and assemble background data, donor profiles and routine information regarding SRHR, GBV and population development to support senior staff in partner discussions.
- Compile and track updates on donor policies, national plans and funding announcements, organizing files for team review.
- Support the compilation of due-diligence screening materials and background documentation on potential partners in accordance with UN Secretariat and UNFPA policies.
- Assist in preparing routine documentation, including standard briefing packs, programme summaries, slide decks and meeting minutes, for donor and stakeholder engagement.
General Support
- Stand in for other team members on selected functions as required.
- Carry out any other duties as required by UNFPA leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Advocacy, Development Studies or another related social science field.
Knowledge and Experience
- 0–1 years of professional experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, resource mobilization or another relevant field.
- Previous experience in development work with the UN system, international NGOs, civil society or the private sector will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants.
- Basic knowledge and experience in graphic design, photography, videography and the production of infographics is desirable.
Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Working knowledge of Sesotho is highly desirable.
Required Competencies
Values
- Exemplifying integrity.
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system.
- Embracing cultural diversity.
- Embracing change.
Functional Competencies
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners.
- Building strategic alliances and partnerships.
- Adaptation and application of knowledge in different contexts.
- Job knowledge and technical expertise.
- Integration in a multidisciplinary environment.
Core Competencies
- Achieving results.
- Being accountable.
- Developing and applying professional expertise and business acumen.
- Thinking analytically and strategically.
- Working in teams and managing relationships.
- Communicating for impact.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance.
The organization is committed to gender parity and therefore encourages women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.
UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in appointment, training, compensation and selection for all, regardless of personal characteristics or dimensions of diversity.
Learn more about UNFPA’s diversity, equity and inclusion commitments:
UNFPA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official UNFPA careers portal.
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 07:00