Local Consultant: Support the DemRes Review initiative, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (IC)
Organizational Context
UNFPA, as 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, is seeking a national consultant in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This role contributes to a multi-country initiative supporting evidence-based policies for adaptation to demographic change. The consultant will work within the UNFPA Country Office, collaborating with regional offices and an international consultant.
Job Purpose
This role supports UNFPA's Strategic Plan by assisting member states in adapting to demographic trajectories through evidence-based and rights-based approaches. The consultant will contribute to demographic resilience reviews and foresight-based scenario planning. These activities involve forecasting the demand for public goods and services based on projected population changes and estimating fiscal implications. The ultimate goal is to strengthen countries' long-term planning capabilities by providing comprehensive analysis of future needs and resource requirements, considering various demographic, social, and economic factors.
Responsibilities
The national consultant will primarily support demographic resilience reviews using secondary data, working closely with an international consultant. Key tasks include reviewing project documentation, refining methodologies, and preparing a background summary of the country's demographic, socio-economic, and institutional context. This involves collecting sectoral information, legislation, policies, and demographic projections. The consultant will also inventory data sources, assist in compiling national datasets, and contribute to inception reports and work plans. Effective stakeholder engagement through interviews, consultations, and workshops is crucial. The role involves contributing to the analysis and development of draft reports on demographic resilience and foresight-based scenario planning, ensuring national relevance and quality assurance, and participating in validation discussions.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in demographic, economic, or development policy analysis. Experience with the UN or INGOs in economic policies is an asset.
Skills
Excellent analytical and writing skills, demonstrated expertise in drafting technical reports and policy briefs, strong communication skills, and familiarity with UNFPA's mandate. Competencies include managing data, documents, information flow, planning, organizing, and multitasking.