Economic Analysis Associate
Organizational Context
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, operates in over 150 countries, including Nepal since 1971. Guided by the ICPD Programme of Action and SDGs, UNFPA ensures every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. In Nepal, UNFPA partners with government and civil society to improve sexual and reproductive health services, focusing on women, adolescents, and marginalized groups. The current country programme (2023-2027) aligns with national priorities and aims to end preventable maternal deaths, meet family planning needs, and eradicate gender-based violence.
Job Purpose
This role supports UNFPA Nepal's Ninth Country Programme (2023-2027) and the development of its Tenth Country Programme (CP10), focusing on adapting to Nepal's profound demographic transition. The assignment aims to strengthen national and subnational institutions' capacity to anticipate and respond to demographic changes. The incumbent will provide dedicated technical and economic analysis expertise to translate demographic evidence and projections into actionable policy, planning, financing, and programming decisions. This involves generating demographic intelligence and ensuring policies, services, and investments evolve to safeguard rights and reproductive agency, aligning with the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026-2029.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will provide technical and analytical support in demographic intelligence and economic analysis, conducting in-depth analyses using national data to generate evidence on economic activity, education, labor markets, and living conditions. This includes developing demographic intelligence products and analyzing the impact of demographic transitions on socio-economic development. The role involves policy and strategic guidance, preparing briefs and documents on demographic adaptation, and coordinating with government counterparts to integrate demographic-economic evidence into national and provincial plans. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in institutional capacity strengthening through training initiatives for government officials, support strategic partnerships and high-level dialogues by preparing analytical content, and ensure programme integration and coordination across various thematic areas within UNFPA.
Work Experience
While no prior experience is strictly required, demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in economic and demographic analysis, population issues, policy research, and quantitative data analysis is highly desirable. This includes experience analyzing large datasets, using statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R), understanding demographic transitions' implications, preparing technical reports, and working with government or UN agencies. Strong technical writing, policy drafting, and presentation skills in English are essential.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, building trust, commitment, continuous learning, communication, creativity, ethics, integrity, judgment, decision-making, knowledge sharing, planning, organization, professionalism, respect for diversity, self-management, and teamwork. Technical skills in analyzing large datasets, proficiency in statistical software (Stata, SPSS, R), and data visualization are required. Expertise in economics, poverty reduction, livelihoods, and information technology is also relevant.