Education:
Advanced university degree in demography, population studies, statistics, social sciences, public health, or a related discipline is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in population studies, demographic research, or related fields are required.
- Solid experience in programme and project management, including the design, implementation, and appraisal of population research projects and large-scale data collection exercises (e.g., household surveys, population estimates, displacement monitoring) is desirable.
- Experience in translating population research findings and demographic evidence into policy briefs, advocacy materials, and programme strategies is desirable.
- Field experience in Afghanistan, particularly in population data, reproductive health, or humanitarian response, is a strong asset.
- Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English and local language Dari and/or Pashto is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
- Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Delivering results based programmes
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilization
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNFPA is committed to achieving gender balance and fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage 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 terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
