PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF BANGLADESH.
The Position:
The Progamme Specialist, Population and Development (P&D) is located in Bangladesh Country Offices (CO) and reports to the Deputy Representative.
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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
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 global Agenda 2030 including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in September 2015 by all UN Member States, call for a life of dignity for all, through development pathways that integrate the economic, social and environmental aspects of human lives. UN Member States including Bangladesh also re-affirmed that the Programme of Action from the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) is an “unfinished agenda” that is still relevant to all countries, and UN Member States expressed their full commitment to carrying forward the ICPD PoA. The collection, analysis and effective utilization of population data are increasingly important, especially in realizing the imperative of Agenda 2030 to “reach those furthest behind first” and “leave no one behind.” A people-centred and gender-responsive approach to sustainable development demands the realization of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, equality and equity, and empowerment of women and young people, to reach their full potential, and requires policies and actions that are informed by a systematic analysis of population dynamics and its implications for a more sustainable development and a more equitable growth.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced degree in population, demography, economics, development studies, statistics, political science, sociology, international affairs and/or other related social science field (preferably with research background).
Knowledge and Experience:
• Seven years professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project management.
• Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results
• Demonstrated ability to network with the academic and research organizations, and ability to engage in high-level policy dialogue
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge on population and development landscape in Bangladesh
• Proficiency in data interpretation, research methodology/design, and policy analysis
• Good understanding of human rights based approach and results based management of development programmes/projects and M&E
• Proven organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines
• Prior experience with UN/UNFPA is an asset but not a requirement.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• ICT literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other presentation software).
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla. Excellent English writing skills a must. Good working knowledge of another official UN language desirable.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
