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Mission and objectives
The United Nations Population Fund (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 focuses on advancing women’s and young people’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive health rights. Since 1970, UNFPA in Pakistan has supported:
Sexual and reproductive health information and services;
Adolescents and youth;
Women’s empowerment and gender equality;
Population and development.
Our programmes expand across the country with tailored interventions for local contexts. We do this through:
Gender-responsive and youth-friendly policies, laws and initiatives;
Advocacy for increased investments in health and education;
Strengthened capacities of government and civil society institutions for youth-led sexual and reproductive health programmes and partnerships;
Alliances and strategies to reduce gender inequality;
Integrated and multi-sectoral approaches to population dynamics and its linkages to development;
Communication strategies that address social norms change;
Enhance government partnership with private and civil society sectors.
Working with government, civil society partners and other humanitarian agencies, UNFPA Pakistan advocates for the integration of gender and sexual and reproductive health issues by increasing awareness and commitment among policy makers, decision-makers and program managers and strengthening partnerships with national entities to improve coordination for effective preparedness and response.
UNFPA is aligned with national priorities (Pakistan 2025 Vision), the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF 2018-2022), UNFPA Strategic Plan (2018-2021), International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and Family Planning 2020 commitments.
UNFPA focuses on advancing women’s and young people’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive health rights. Since 1970, UNFPA in Pakistan has supported:
Sexual and reproductive health information and services;
Adolescents and youth;
Women’s empowerment and gender equality;
Population and development.
Our programmes expand across the country with tailored interventions for local contexts. We do this through:
Gender-responsive and youth-friendly policies, laws and initiatives;
Advocacy for increased investments in health and education;
Strengthened capacities of government and civil society institutions for youth-led sexual and reproductive health programmes and partnerships;
Alliances and strategies to reduce gender inequality;
Integrated and multi-sectoral approaches to population dynamics and its linkages to development;
Communication strategies that address social norms change;
Enhance government partnership with private and civil society sectors.
Working with government, civil society partners and other humanitarian agencies, UNFPA Pakistan advocates for the integration of gender and sexual and reproductive health issues by increasing awareness and commitment among policy makers, decision-makers and program managers and strengthening partnerships with national entities to improve coordination for effective preparedness and response.
UNFPA is aligned with national priorities (Pakistan 2025 Vision), the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF 2018-2022), UNFPA Strategic Plan (2018-2021), International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and Family Planning 2020 commitments.
Context
Under the overall guidance of the International Programme Coordinator and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office Punjab / designated Programme Coordinator, and in the close coordination with the thematic lead Population & Development (PD), the Programme Officer Population Change & Data (PCD) will support United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Population Change and Data portfolio in Punjab. The Programme officer Population Change & Data (PCD) will serve as the focal point for day-to-day coordination, technical follow-up, and implementation oversight with the Government of Punjab, primarily the Planning & Development Board, Provincial Bureau of Statistics (BoS), Population Research Centre (PRC), academia, Career Services Officers (CSOs), and relevant line departments. The officer will play a central role in advancing the Data for Development (D4D) initiative in Punjab, including but not limited to data governance, knowledge products, population statistics, Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) strengthening, and the establishment and operationalization of provincial knowledge hubs, establishment of provincial data group, collaborative research, and other data related activities. This role ensures that evidence-based planning, population dynamics, Sustainable Development Goals Support, and data-driven policy reforms remain at the heart of provincial development priorities.
Task description
The Programme Officer Population Change & Data will support the Government of Punjab in strengthening the overall data governance system, and evidence-based planning. The position will provide oversight, coordination, and technical assistance for the effective implementation of the Population Change & Data portfolio in Punjab, with a special focus on the Data for Development (D4D) initiative. This includes strengthening data availability, improving analytical capacities, supporting Sustainable Development Goals monitoring and reporting, promoting a functional provincial knowledge hub, establishing and activation of provincial data coordination group, enhancing Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) reforms, facilitating policy dialogues, and ensuring effective integration of Population Change & Data (PCD) work within provincial strategies, annual development planning, and long-term development frameworks.
The officer, as part of the Punjab Provincial Team, will also contribute to the overall implementation of United Nations Population Fund`s mandate through coordination, representation in relevant meetings and forums, support to provincial events, participation in monitoring visits, and coordination with key stakeholders, as required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strengthen Provincial Data Systems and Population Change & Data (PCD) Implementation
● Provide technical assistance to the Planning & Development Board Punjab for integrating population dynamics into provincial planning, budgeting, and policy formulation.
● Support the Provincial Bureau of Statistics (BoS) in modernizing statistical systems, improving data quality, and aligning with national standards under United Nations Population Fund’s Data for Development (D4D) pillars.
● Facilitate the establishment and operationalization of a functional Provincial Knowledge Hub linked with the proposed National Knowledge Hub and the Data for Development (D4D) Data Portal.
● Coordinate analytical work, demographic dividends, youth analyses, and sectoral assessments.
2. Support Sustainable Development Goals Implementation, Monitoring & Reporting
● Work closely with Sustainable Development Goals Unit, Population & Development Board, UN agencies, and development partners to strengthen evidence generation for Sustainable Development Goals monitoring frameworks.
● Support integration of demographic, socioeconomic, climate, gender and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) data into Sustainable Development Goals reporting tools.
● Promote coherence between Sustainable Development Goals indicators, the Data for Development (D4D) initiative, and provincial sectoral strategies.
● Facilitate capacity development for provincial departments on SDG analytics, dashboards, and evidence-based performance reporting.
3. Strengthen Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Administrative Data Systems
● Provide coordination support for strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) at the provincial level as part of CPD outputs.
● Assist government partners in improving birth, death, marriage, and migration registration & records in collaboration with National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), Local Government Departments, department of Health, and Bureau of Statistics.
● Facilitate functional linkages between CRVS, health MIS, education MIS, labour information systems, and the Knowledge Hub.
4. Implement the Data for Development Initiative in Punjab
● Coordinate the roll-out of all seven Data for Development pillars at provincial level, including:
o Data availability & access
o Data governance
o Knowledge products
o Capacity development
o Knowledge hub & collaborative research
o Policy dialogue & advocacy
o Modernization & digital technology integration
● Ensure alignment of provincial interventions with Data for Development plans and United Nations Population Fund’s Country Programme Document.
5. Facilitate High-Level Coordination and Partnerships
● Serve as the focal person for liaison with United Nations Population Fund partners, stockholders, media, and development partners.
● Support coordination forums, working groups, and technical committees on data, Strengthen Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS), population, research, and development planning.
● Promote multi-sectoral engagement to strengthen use of evidence in governance and provincial policy discussions.
6. Generate and Disseminate Knowledge Products
● Support production of analytical reports, policy briefs, Sustainable Development Goals assessments, dashboards, investment cases among others.
● Facilitate peer learning, Province-Province cooperation, and collaborative research with universities and think-tanks.
● Ensure quality assurance, validation, and dissemination of knowledge across government and partners.
7. Monitoring, Reporting and Programme Management
● Support workplans, progress reports, and monitoring frameworks for Population Change & Data and Data for Development (D4D) activities.
● Ensure timely implementation of programme activities in line with UNFPA standards and donor requirements.
● Track progress of CPD indicators related to Population Change & Data (PCD) and ensure timely reporting.
● Ensure financial and administrative compliance in accordance with United Nations Population Fund rules.
8. General coordination and support to the United Nations Population Fund Provincial team: As part of the Punjab Provincial team, contribute to the overall implementation of the United Nations Population Fund mandate by carrying out duties as needed to achieve the team goals including, but not limited to
● Representing United Nations Population Fund Punjab in provincial-level meetings, coordination forums, and technical working groups, as directed by the Provincial Coordinator
● Supporting the planning and organization of provincial events, consultations, workshops, and policy dialogues
● Participating in monitoring visits, programme reviews, and joint missions with government counterparts and partners
● Supporting internal coordination, reporting, documentation, and knowledge-sharing within the United Nations Population Fund Punjab Provincial Team
● Coordinating with provincial line departments, UN agencies, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders to support coherent and timely programme implementation
The officer, as part of the Punjab Provincial Team, will also contribute to the overall implementation of United Nations Population Fund`s mandate through coordination, representation in relevant meetings and forums, support to provincial events, participation in monitoring visits, and coordination with key stakeholders, as required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strengthen Provincial Data Systems and Population Change & Data (PCD) Implementation
● Provide technical assistance to the Planning & Development Board Punjab for integrating population dynamics into provincial planning, budgeting, and policy formulation.
● Support the Provincial Bureau of Statistics (BoS) in modernizing statistical systems, improving data quality, and aligning with national standards under United Nations Population Fund’s Data for Development (D4D) pillars.
● Facilitate the establishment and operationalization of a functional Provincial Knowledge Hub linked with the proposed National Knowledge Hub and the Data for Development (D4D) Data Portal.
● Coordinate analytical work, demographic dividends, youth analyses, and sectoral assessments.
2. Support Sustainable Development Goals Implementation, Monitoring & Reporting
● Work closely with Sustainable Development Goals Unit, Population & Development Board, UN agencies, and development partners to strengthen evidence generation for Sustainable Development Goals monitoring frameworks.
● Support integration of demographic, socioeconomic, climate, gender and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) data into Sustainable Development Goals reporting tools.
● Promote coherence between Sustainable Development Goals indicators, the Data for Development (D4D) initiative, and provincial sectoral strategies.
● Facilitate capacity development for provincial departments on SDG analytics, dashboards, and evidence-based performance reporting.
3. Strengthen Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Administrative Data Systems
● Provide coordination support for strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) at the provincial level as part of CPD outputs.
● Assist government partners in improving birth, death, marriage, and migration registration & records in collaboration with National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), Local Government Departments, department of Health, and Bureau of Statistics.
● Facilitate functional linkages between CRVS, health MIS, education MIS, labour information systems, and the Knowledge Hub.
4. Implement the Data for Development Initiative in Punjab
● Coordinate the roll-out of all seven Data for Development pillars at provincial level, including:
o Data availability & access
o Data governance
o Knowledge products
o Capacity development
o Knowledge hub & collaborative research
o Policy dialogue & advocacy
o Modernization & digital technology integration
● Ensure alignment of provincial interventions with Data for Development plans and United Nations Population Fund’s Country Programme Document.
5. Facilitate High-Level Coordination and Partnerships
● Serve as the focal person for liaison with United Nations Population Fund partners, stockholders, media, and development partners.
● Support coordination forums, working groups, and technical committees on data, Strengthen Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS), population, research, and development planning.
● Promote multi-sectoral engagement to strengthen use of evidence in governance and provincial policy discussions.
6. Generate and Disseminate Knowledge Products
● Support production of analytical reports, policy briefs, Sustainable Development Goals assessments, dashboards, investment cases among others.
● Facilitate peer learning, Province-Province cooperation, and collaborative research with universities and think-tanks.
● Ensure quality assurance, validation, and dissemination of knowledge across government and partners.
7. Monitoring, Reporting and Programme Management
● Support workplans, progress reports, and monitoring frameworks for Population Change & Data and Data for Development (D4D) activities.
● Ensure timely implementation of programme activities in line with UNFPA standards and donor requirements.
● Track progress of CPD indicators related to Population Change & Data (PCD) and ensure timely reporting.
● Ensure financial and administrative compliance in accordance with United Nations Population Fund rules.
8. General coordination and support to the United Nations Population Fund Provincial team: As part of the Punjab Provincial team, contribute to the overall implementation of the United Nations Population Fund mandate by carrying out duties as needed to achieve the team goals including, but not limited to
● Representing United Nations Population Fund Punjab in provincial-level meetings, coordination forums, and technical working groups, as directed by the Provincial Coordinator
● Supporting the planning and organization of provincial events, consultations, workshops, and policy dialogues
● Participating in monitoring visits, programme reviews, and joint missions with government counterparts and partners
● Supporting internal coordination, reporting, documentation, and knowledge-sharing within the United Nations Population Fund Punjab Provincial Team
● Coordinating with provincial line departments, UN agencies, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders to support coherent and timely programme implementation
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