Programme/Technical Officer, Population Change and Data

The Position:

The Programme/Technical Officer, PD is responsible for providing technical inputs to the planning, conceptualization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the PD/Data component of the of the country programme.

The Programme/Technical Officer will maintain collaborative relationships with the government line ministries and departments, civil society constituents, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies, the United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies and other development organizations.

The Program officer will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Lead of P&D. 

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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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:

In a highly complex operating environment, Programme/Technical Officer-PD will play a key role in contributing to the prioritization and effective management of UNFPA interventions in the areas of PD/Data.

You will facilitate the delivery of PD/Data workplans, the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and provide information on achievement of results in the implementation of the workplans.

He/She will be expected to closely work with counterparts from diverse backgrounds and create alliances and leverage partnership to advancing UNFPA's mandate.

You would be responsible for:

Programmatic and Technical support

• Provide technical assistance and training to strengthen technical capacity of statistical offices, research institutions/academia, population and planning departments in population data and demographic analysis, including data/evidence utilization. 
• Assist the BoS/PBS and other relevant line departments in demographic analysis and population projection for evidence-based planning and budgeting.
• Support in developing evidence-based policy papers and briefs on key emerging demographic drivers in the province and provide inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance, and coordination and development frameworks.
• Assist and facilitate the planning and implementation of PD/Data component and provide technical support under his/her responsibility in the programming process, implementations and results monitoring.
• Liaison and maintain good communication with all UNFPA partners and provide technical guidance for the effective program implementation. 
• Support in the development and implementation of results-based indicators, monitoring and evaluation plans and of necessary follow-up.
• Participate in field missions related to trainings, planning, monitoring, and evaluation assistance to PD/Data programme initiatives at provincial/regional levels. 
• Assis the Program Lead (PD) and provide substantive contributions towards programme baseline, evaluation studies, and other relevant research undertakings under the PD/Data components.
• Assist in identifying capacity building needs of the partners, identify sources of knowledge and support in developing strategy to meet the needs.

Supporting strategic coordination and knowledge management efforts relevant to UNFPA Pakistan CO outcome areas 

• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on technical and implementation issues that relate to population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender; Support coordination efforts including governmental and non-governmental partners.
• Assist in documentation including developing minutes of meetings/consultations, review analytical reports, drafting progress and implementation reports etc.
• Assist in analyzing lessons learned and good practices, ensures an open exchange of best practices/lessons learned with Program management, CO staff, and partners under the guidance of Program Lead (PD). 
• Contribute and assist in developing materials for advocacy, UNFPA website and for resource mobilization Programme Management Support:
• Assist Program Lead (PD) in providing programmatic support in managing workplans, budget, tracking of implementation and reporting. 
• Assist in monitoring of financial implementation of the PD Workplan’s activities, implementation rate and bring areas of concern to the attention of Program Analyst–PD.
• Undertake any other tasks relevant to the PD/Data as required by the Program Lead-PD.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Master’s degree or equivalent in Population Studies, statistics, demography, economics, or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 2 years of experience in population, data programmes or any other data relevant field.
• Strategic and operational field experience in population policy and planning, provision of technical advice, national capacity development and management of data, surveys, and research.
• Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong results-based management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the area of CRVS would be an advantage.
• Excellent writing, communication presentation and computer skills.

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset. 
 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

    Exemplifying integrity, 

    Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

     Embracing cultural diversity, 

   Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

     Achieving results,

     Being accountable,

      Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

      Thinking analytically and strategically,

      Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

 Communicating for impact
 

Functional Competencies:

• External and internal communication and advocacy for results mobilization. 
• Internal and external communication and resource mobilization. 
• Creating visibility for the organization. 
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and Information.  
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships. 
• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda 

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.