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• Mid-Term Reviewer for 7th Country Programme (PNG) - National IC

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  The UNFPA Papua New Guinea Country Office is seeking a Mid-Term Reviewer to conduct an independent assessment of the 7th Country Programme (2024–2028) progress, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. The role involves supporting a comprehensive review of the program's three transformative results: ending unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal deaths, and ending gender-based violence. The reviewer will work under the technical direction of an International Consultant Team Leader and report to the UNFPA Deputy Representative. Key responsibilities include conducting stakeholder consultations, analyzing program data and documents, facilitating field missions, drafting evaluation reports, and contributing to a validation workshop. The position requires deep understanding of SRHR and GBV contexts in PNG, strong analytical and writing skills, and experience in program evaluation within UN agencies or international organizations.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 10, 2026

• Programme Assistant, GS-5, Putrajaya

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇾 Putrajaya, Malaysia

  The Programme Assistant supports the Programmes Unit in UNFPA Malaysia, providing administrative, financial, and programme coordination assistance. Key responsibilities include supporting project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, and logistical support for meetings and missions. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in financial and data management, and experience in social sector programme development. The position reports to the Programme Manager and works closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role is based in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and requires fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 26, 2026

• Programme Analyst, Maternal Health

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Programme Analyst, Maternal Health position is based in UNFPA's Country Office in Juba, South Sudan. The role serves as a key link between national policy and sub-national implementation, supporting the integration of maternal health and EmONC into both development and humanitarian programs. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, coordinating with the Ministry of Health and field hubs, managing implementing partners, developing programming for IDPs and returnees, ensuring service quality, leading resource mobilization efforts, and conducting data-driven monitoring and evaluation. The position requires an advanced university degree in public health, medical sciences, or related field, with two years of progressively responsible professional experience in SRH and GBV programming, preferably in emergency contexts. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of Arabic desirable.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Admin/Finance Associate

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Admin/Finance Associate supports the South Sudan Country Office operations team by delivering high-quality financial and administrative services to internal and external clients. Key responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, managing budgets, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with UNFPA rules, handling procurement and travel arrangements, managing office assets, and supporting administrative operations. The role requires a client-oriented approach to interpreting regulations and providing essential support to ensure seamless delivery of the ICPD agenda. The position is part of UNFPA's strategic plan to achieve the 2030 Agenda, focusing on family planning, maternal health, gender-based violence, and demographic resilience.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• WCARO - Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Consultant Roster

  United Nations Population Fund · Multiple locations

  UNFPA seeks to establish a pre-qualified Regional Consultant Roster of experienced experts to support youth, peace, and security (YPS) initiatives across West and Central Africa. The roster will provide rapid deployment of technical expertise to the UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) and its country offices. Consultants will work in fragile and conflict-affected settings including the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Liptako-Gourma, and Gulf of Guinea regions. Roles span various technical domains including peace and security, humanitarian-development-peace strategy, youth-led peacebuilding, evaluation, youth in humanitarian action, governance, research, social cohesion, and MEAL. Experts must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, advanced university degree, fluency in English, and working knowledge of French. The roster supports both short-term and long-term consultancy contracts but does not guarantee employment. Candidates must have proven experience in conflict-affected settings and demonstrate strategic thinking, results-based management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jan 01, 2027

• Asociado/a técnico/a en Género, Derechos Humanos e Interculturalidad, Bogotá, LSC6

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia

  The UNFPA Colombia is seeking a Technical Associate in Gender, Human Rights, and Interculturality to support the implementation of gender-responsive programs and policies. The role involves leading and technically supporting activities related to gender equality, women's empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, and the elimination of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage. Responsibilities include developing technical documents, managing gender statistics, designing capacity-building programs, supporting advocacy efforts, and fostering partnerships with national and local institutions. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with a focus on gender, human rights, and intercultural approaches. The role is based in Bogotá, with potential national and international travel.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Humanitarian & Field Coordination Specialist

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Humanitarian and Field Coordination Specialist leads UNFPA's humanitarian response and operational effectiveness across three sub-national Field Hubs in conflict-affected areas. The role involves strategic leadership of emergency reproductive health and gender-based violence interventions, ensuring seamless transition into sustainable development and peace-building frameworks through the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus. Key responsibilities include coordinating field operations, managing implementing partners, overseeing humanitarian program delivery, representing UNFPA in inter-sectoral groups, and leading resource mobilization efforts. The incumbent supervises field hub leads, strengthens communication between Juba and field offices, and ensures alignment with national programming and humanitarian response plans while promoting gender equality and human rights.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 25, 2026

• RM and Communications Specialist

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Resource Mobilization, Partnerships & Communications Specialist is a dual-track role in UNFPA South Sudan responsible for securing financial resources and positioning UNFPA as a thought leader on maternal health, gender-based violence, and youth. Key responsibilities include developing resource mobilization strategies, drafting high-quality donor proposals, managing donor relationships, and creating impactful communications content. The role requires bridging technical programming with persuasive storytelling to engage bilateral donors, IFIs, and the private sector. The incumbent will also manage media relations, digital presence, and ensure compliance with donor visibility requirements while producing impact reports and knowledge products. This position demands strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills with a focus on donor engagement and advocacy.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 25, 2026

• Programme Analyst: GBV/IMS

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Programme Analyst: GBV/IMS plays a critical role in strengthening the quality, accessibility, and utility of data related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programming within the UNFPA Country Office in South Sudan. As the technical focal point for the GBV Information Management System (IMS), the position ensures that GBV programme data is collected, analyzed, and reported in a timely, ethical, and safe manner. Key responsibilities include managing the GBV IMS, supporting partners on data collection protocols, analyzing GBV programme results, ensuring data integrity and compliance with ethical standards, and facilitating inter-agency coordination. The role requires strong technical expertise in data management, analysis, and information systems, with a focus on safeguarding sensitive survivor data. The position reports to the M&E Specialist and contributes to evidence-based decision-making for life-saving interventions for women and girls.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Programme Specialist, Youth

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Programme Specialist, Youth Development is a senior-level position based in UNFPA Juba Main Office, South Sudan, reporting to the Deputy Representative. The role provides technical leadership and management for UNFPA’s youth programme, focusing on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS), economic empowerment, and youth leadership. Responsibilities include strategic programming, policy alignment with national frameworks, innovative youth-led initiatives, operational compliance with UNFPA systems, IP management, resource mobilization, and inter-agency coordination under the Delivering as One approach. The Specialist supports the implementation of the National Youth Development Policy (NYDP) 2025 and contributes to achieving the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026–2029 outcomes, including demographic resilience and SDG alignment. The position requires strong advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Programme Associate-GBViE

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Programme Associate, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) supports UNFPA's Country Office in Juba by providing administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Humanitarian Response Unit. Key responsibilities include coordinating projects and programs, managing data inputs, monitoring implementation, supporting budget and audit processes, and facilitating communication with government partners and stakeholders. The role involves research, knowledge management, and ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines. The position reports to the Emergency Coordinator and works closely with various teams within the Country Office and external partners.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Communication Analyst

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇸 Juba, South Sudan

  The Communication Analyst supports UNFPA's Country Office in Juba, South Sudan, focusing on communications strategy, advocacy, and partnerships development. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with UNFPA's global priorities, producing advocacy materials, monitoring media trends, organizing events, and building relationships with government, partners, and media. The role requires close collaboration with program staff, UN system entities, and civil society organizations to ensure consistent messaging and visibility of UNFPA's mandate. The position also supports humanitarian response efforts and resource mobilization initiatives, including donor engagement and proposal development. The analyst must demonstrate strong communication, advocacy, and analytical skills while working in a complex, post-crisis environment.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Programme Analyst Family Planning and RHCS

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇪🇷 Asmara, Eritrea

  The Programme Analyst, Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP and RHCS) supports UNFPA's efforts in Eritrea to improve reproductive health commodity security, focusing on family planning commodities and maternal health medicines. The role involves managing procurement planning, forecasting, budgeting, inventory tracking, and logistics systems. Responsibilities include supporting program design, monitoring and evaluation, policy advocacy, supply chain management, and capacity building for partners. The position requires technical expertise in reproductive health, supply chain management, and family planning programming, with experience in government and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The analyst works closely with UNFPA country office, government counterparts, and other UN agencies to advance the ICPD agenda and SDGs.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Risk and Compliance Specialist - FTA- P3- Mogadishu-Somalia

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇴 Mogadiscio, Somalia

  The Risk and Compliance Specialist supports UNFPA's Somalia Country Office in implementing risk management frameworks and ensuring operational and programme compliance. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, supporting fraud risk management, overseeing implementing partner (IP) due diligence and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with UN Security Council sanctions, and contributing to internal control mechanisms. The role requires close collaboration with programme officers, the International Operations Manager, and other stakeholders to maintain transparency, accountability, and effective programme delivery in a high-risk operating environment. The incumbent provides analytical assessments, supports audit follow-ups, and ensures adherence to UNFPA policies and procedures while promoting integrity and ethical standards.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Population and Development Programme Associate

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon

  The Population and Development Programme Associate supports the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of UNFPA's population and development projects in Lebanon. Key responsibilities include programme design, project coordination with government ministries and partners, knowledge management, advocacy, and resource mobilization. The role involves conducting research, preparing reports, managing project logistics, and supporting monitoring and evaluation frameworks. The incumbent works under the supervision of the International Program Coordinator and collaborates with various UNFPA staff and external stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with a focus on population dynamics, development, and sustainable development goals.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 09, 2026

• Re-advertise: Maternal Health Intern

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

  The Maternal Health Intern will support the implementation of UNFPA's Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and the goal of ending preventable maternal deaths by 2030. Under the supervision of the SRHR Regional Advisor in UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office, the intern will assist with key activities including a literature review on perinatal mental health in ASEAN countries, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and drafting a peer-reviewed publication. The role also involves supporting collaboration between maternal health and gender portfolios to enhance strategic communication. The intern will gain experience in UNFPA's technical work, programme design, and multicultural team environments. The position requires a postgraduate or final-year undergraduate student with a background in public health, medicine, midwifery, health sciences, or related fields, and fluency in English.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026

• (Re-Advertisement) Finance & Admin Associate, G7, Banjul, The Gambia

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇬🇲 Banjul, Gambia

  The Finance and Admin Associate provides financial and administrative services in UNFPA's Country Office in The Gambia, under the supervision of the Country Representative. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, budget monitoring, HR functions, procurement, and administrative support. The role requires oversight of the Finance Assistant and collaboration with program staff. Key duties involve financial performance monitoring, budget formulation and control, human resources management, procurement operations, and ensuring compliance with UNFPA financial rules and procedures. The position requires strong financial acumen, administrative skills, and the ability to provide advisory support to program staff.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 16, 2026

• Monitoring and Evaluation Associate, G6, Banjul, The Gambia

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇬🇲 Banjul, Gambia

  The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate supports the EU-ISEY project in The Gambia, contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and evidence generation. Key responsibilities include tracking project results, ensuring compliance with UNFPA and EU reporting standards, supporting data entry into the EU’s OPSYS system, conducting field monitoring visits, and building capacity of partners on results-based management. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in project M&E, and fluency in English. The position reports to the Technical Coordinator and works closely with MoBSE, MoHERST, UNOPS, and other stakeholders.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 16, 2026

• NATIONAL POST: Programme Assistant, G-5, Dili, Timor-Leste

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇹🇱 Dili, Timor-Leste

  The Programme Assistant supports the Programmes Unit in Timor-Leste, providing administrative, logistical, and technical assistance to programme officers. Key responsibilities include supporting programme design and implementation, data management, research, and coordination with partners and stakeholders. The role involves preparing work plans, budgets, and reports, managing programme files, facilitating events, conducting research, and supporting financial and procurement processes. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and knowledge of UNFPA systems and procedures. The role contributes to UNFPA's strategic goals of ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning, and gender-based violence.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 17, 2026

• NATIONAL POST: Assistant Representative, UNFPA Ha Noi - Viet Nam Country Office, NOD

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇻🇳 Ha Noi, Viet Nam

  The Assistant Representative leads UNFPA's country programme in Viet Nam, working with the Representative to design and manage innovative, responsive initiatives aligned with global strategies and national priorities. Key responsibilities include policy dialogue with government and partners, translating global strategies into local advocacy, managing programme design and implementation, ensuring results-based approaches, facilitating knowledge sharing, and supporting resource mobilization. The role requires leading teams, building strategic partnerships, and promoting UNFPA's agenda on population and development, reproductive health, youth empowerment, and gender equality in a politically sensitive environment. The position reports to the Representative and acts on their behalf as required.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 23, 2026

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