Job Description
Position(s): Consultants
Organization: UNFPA
Location: GLOBAL
Target Audience: ALL NATIONALITY
Deadline: 21 October 2024
Are you an expert in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, or related fields? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking talented consultants to join our mission of ensuring universal access to reproductive health and advancing gender equality across the globe. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to be part of an organization that is shaping a better future for individuals and communities worldwide.
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While many view NGOs primarily as volunteer-driven organizations, the reality is that they require a robust professional workforce. Professionals bring essential skills in areas such as program development, project management, finance, human resources, and communications—skills that are vital for operational effectiveness. For individuals who wish to blend their professional expertise with a passion for social impact, working for an organization like Mercy Corps represents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully while advancing one’s career.
Why Work with UNFPA?
At UNFPA, our goal is to help achieve a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. We focus on improving reproductive health, promoting gender equality, and addressing population challenges. By joining our team of consultants, you’ll work at the forefront of global initiatives while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to social change.
Here are a few compelling reasons to consider a consulting role with UNFPA:
- Impactful Contributions: Work on projects that directly influence the lives of millions by improving access to health care and ensuring rights are upheld.
- Global Collaboration: Use your expertise to collaborate with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders in different countries and contexts.
- Flexible Opportunities: Consulting roles can offer flexibility in terms of location and project timelines, allowing you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while still contributing to global goals.
Current Consultant Opportunities
1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Consultant
We are looking for a Sexual and Reproductive Health Consultant to provide technical expertise in project implementation and monitoring. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in reproductive health programming and a strong understanding of international health frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and review project documentation and reports.
- Provide technical support to country offices on reproductive health issues.
- Facilitate training workshops and capacity-building initiatives.
2. Gender Consultant
If you are passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment, consider applying for the Gender Consultant position. You will contribute to program design and implementation while ensuring that gender considerations are integrated across all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments and analysis on gender issues in various contexts.
- Advise on the development of gender-sensitive policies and programs.
- Collaborate with partners to promote gender-responsive approaches.
3. Youth Engagement Consultant
As the Youth Engagement Consultant, you will focus on enhancing the involvement of young people in UNFPA initiatives. This role is perfect for someone with strong knowledge of youth issues and effective outreach strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement youth engagement strategies and activities.
- Facilitate dialogue sessions and workshops with young people.
- Collect and analyze data on youth perspectives and needs.
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,
Compensation and Benefits:
This positions 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.
How to Apply
If you’re excited about these consultant opportunities and believe you have the skills needed to contribute to UNFPA’s mission, we invite you to apply. You can find detailed job descriptions, application guidelines, and submission deadlines on the official UNFPA jobs page’
Conclusion
Join UNFPA as a consultant and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals globally. By leveraging your expertise, you can help advance reproductive health, gender equality, and youth development initiatives. We look forward to your application and to welcoming you into our diverse and dedicated community.
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