UNFPA Population and Development Specialist Jobs 2023 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
UNFPA Nigeria looking for “Population and Development Specialist”.
Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 04 May 2023.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Its work includes developing national healthcare strategies and protocols, increasing access to birth control, and leading campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation.
UNFPA Population and Development Specialist Jobs 2023
The UNFPA has published a job vacancy announcement on 25 April 2023 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Population and Development Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
| Position | Population and Development Specialist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 04 May 2023 |
UNFPA Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: In a world where the SDGs broadly provide comprehensive and inclusive programme to provide a high level of prosperity, comfort, and quality of life to women, girls and young people and the opportunities to ‘leave no one behind’, and to ‘reach the furthest behind first’, work stream on programme management will strengthen and deepen understanding and monitoring of progress towards such Goals and the ICPD.
You would be responsible for:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative and guidance of the UNFPA Representative, the Programme Management Specialist, Population and Development will support the Deputy Representative and Representative in the following areas:
- Programme Leadership
- National Capacity Development
- Advocacy
- Resource Mobilization and Partnerships
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Geography, Economics, Public Health, Sociology, Development Studies, with an emphasis on demography, or related field, as well as a first-level university degree in any of the same fields. Programming experience is necessary to perform this task.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of population and development, with good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Strong results-based programme management experience, with particular focus on strategic planning and capacity building.
- Previous experience working with the UN and understanding of Human Rights dimensions of Population and Development, an asset.
- Experience in national and/or sectoral policy dialogue, especially in the context of UN Reform and Joint Programming, and the new aid environment, would be a distinct advantage.
- Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
- Demonstrated ability to produce quality policy analysis, papers, and briefs.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to make compelling oral presentations.
- Understanding of development planning and policy processes.
- Experience in large scale national surveys and censuses.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNFPA Population and Development Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 04 May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.unfpa.org |
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