The Position:

The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Programme Specialist in the Operational Support and Quality Assurance Branch (OSQAB) of the Policy and Strategy Division (PSD) on the management of the UNFPA regulatory framework to ensure consistency with the evolving needs of the organization, UN initiatives and regional perspectives. The incumbent will also provide policy and partnership support to UNFPA personnel.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Policy and Strategy Division is the custodian of the UNFPA policy and procedures manual (PPM) and is also responsible for providing policy advice and guidance to UNFPA personnel.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in international relations, international development, public administration, law or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2 years progressively responsible professional experience in development assistance programmes, policy or law
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent document management and fluency in google suites
• Experience in data analysis
• Systematic, good organizational skills.
• Experience in policy promulgation
• Attention to details, maintaining quality while working under tight deadlines

Other Desirable Skills: Initiative, strong conceptual abilities, sound judgment, liaison skills, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.

Languages:

Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.