TEST_REDWOOD (23 October 2026 )
Organizational Context
UNFPA is the lead UN agency dedicated to delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization's strategic plan (2022-2025) focuses on ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence. This role contributes to achieving these transformative results and advancing the ICPD and SDGs.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to contribute to UNFPA's mandate by supporting the achievement of its strategic objectives. The position plays a crucial part in ensuring that UNFPA's programs and initiatives are effectively implemented to realize transformative results. This includes working towards ending preventable maternal deaths, addressing unmet needs for family planning, and combating gender-based violence and harmful practices. The role is essential in accelerating progress towards the ICPD and SDGs, particularly in the context of the Decade of Action and post-pandemic recovery.
Responsibilities
The main duties of this role involve supporting the implementation of UNFPA's strategic plan and contributing to the achievement of its transformative results. This includes actively participating in initiatives aimed at ending preventable maternal deaths, ensuring access to family planning services, and addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices. The position will also contribute to accelerating progress towards the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This involves working within the framework of the Decade of Action and supporting recovery efforts.
Work Experience
Relevant professional experience in programme support or implementation within the UN system or a related international organization is required. Experience in areas related to UNFPA's mandate, such as sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, or population development, is desirable.
Skills
Core competencies include achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, and teamwork. Behavioral competencies such as integrity, commitment, cultural diversity, and adaptability are essential. Functional competencies will be specified based on the role's specific requirements.