Job description
The Position:
The Programme Analyst position based in Kyiv assists in the analysis and assessment of relevant demographic and population trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes in Ukraine. You will report to the UNFPA Demographic and Resilient Analyst in the UNFPA Ukraine Country Office.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
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:
UNFPA’s new Ukraine Country Programme (2025–2029), reflects a strong nexus approach, bridging immediate humanitarian response with recovery and long-term development. The new Country Programme focuses on human capital development, demographic resilience, and modernization of the national statistical system - delivering practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen national systems and improve people’s lives. This positions UNFPA to address urgent needs today while contributing to sustainable systems strengthening and resilience for long-term recovery.
Working within the Country Office environment, you will ensure the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of Population and Development.
You would be responsible for:
- Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects on population and development and other areas within the Country Programme by compiling and analyzing information in the subject area including Common Operational Data (COD) sets for humanitarian response, the collection and preparation of tables and statistical data.
- Drafts concept notes/project proposals in the area of Population and Development.
- Implements initiatives in the area of Population and Development including the cooperation with local stakeholders (public and civil society) and supervision of work consultants.
- Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms.
- Programme Analyst Population and Development systematically assesses the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports in the area of Population and Development. Analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.
- Coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
- Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
- Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing ways to systematically assess achievement and recommending corrective action as required; conducting field visits; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
- Analyses and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
- Analyses policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
- Supports senior officers in the establishment and maintenance of partnerships with implementing partners, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of UNFPA activities including in the humanitarian settings.
- Assists the Programme Coordinators to analyze the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA programme activities, and pursuing opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
- Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team to capture lessons learned and best practices for future planning
- Provides data, information and evidence to the Head of Programme, External Relations to support the Country Representative in advocacy and resource mobilization,
- Undertakes any other duties requested by the supervisor or the Representative.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the quantitative social sciences, such as economics, statistics, demography, public policy, sociology, or related discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in data collection, analysis, visualisation, dissemination, database management and research within an academic or development institution in an international setting
- Knowledge of methodologies in population statistics and population surveys
- Strong competencies in the use of statistical programming packages.
- Knowledge of demographic estimation methods and statistical techniques for population data completeness and quality assessment, processing, and analysis using a variety of data sources.
- Experience in identifying, synthesising, and utilising government administrative data sources
- Familiarity and/or experience working with refugee and internal displacement data from international humanitarian settings is an asset
- Experience in writing and publishing analytical articles is an asset
- Ability to provide advice and guidance on the analysis, interpretation and application of data from incomplete and deficient population/demographic data is an asset
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with the UN system is desirable
Languages:
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Fluency in English and Ukrainian.
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:
- Conceptual analysis in the provision of technical expertise – developing innovative and creative approaches.
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners, and building strategic alliances and partnerships – identifying and building partnerships.
- Job knowledge and expertise – in depth knowledge of their discipline
Managerial Competencies:
- Providing strategic focus,
- Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
- Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
- Making decisions and exercising judgement
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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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.