Population and Development (P&D) Analyst

Overview

The Population and Development (P&D) Analyst will contribute to strengthening population data systems and evidence-based policy advice in the area of population change and development within the UNFPA Arab States Regional Program.

Tasks Summary

• - Ensure the creation and documentation of knowledge about current and emerging population and development trends.
• - Contribute to the generation and analysis of evidence on population and development issues.
• - Contribute to the review of the political, social and economic environment relevant to Population and Development.
• - Strengthen a multidisciplinary approach to population dynamics and sustainable development.
• - Ensure that pertinent technical knowledge is generated, updated, and disseminated.
• - Support efforts to strategically embed demographic change and data within strategic documents.
• - Assess and document policies and other strategic documents addressing demographic dynamics and sustainable development.
• - Contribute to multi-disciplinary, evidence-based demographic resilience reviews, foresight analysis and scenarios building.
• - Maintain a repository of research studies and evaluation activities.
• - Monitor and analyze socio-economic and political events and trends.
• - Interpret, analyse and conceptualize data/information to draw concrete policy options and recommendations.
• - Identify emerging issues and research needs.
• - Contribute to quality assurance of research studies and evidence synthesis activities.
• - Contribute substantially to efforts at knowledge management and advocacy.
• - Contribute to the strengthening of population data systems through technical assistance.
• - Foster strategic partnership and collaboration with external counterparts.
• - Ensure effective coordination with key regional stakeholders.
• - Map key events and opportunities that can be leveraged to advance the population change and development agenda.
• - Participate in population and development-related interagency Working Groups and other relevant structures.
• - Provide high quality integrated technical, operational policy, programme and communications support.
• - Carry out any other duties as requested by the Population and Development Advisor.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience in the field of sustainable development, population and development and related evidence-based policies;
• Strong background in statistical data analysis and interpretation, research methodology/design, and policy analysis;
• Experience in programme/project management support.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge on the population and development landscape in the Arab region is a strong asset.
• Skills and experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project management.

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree in demography, population studies, statistics and/or other related social science fields (preferably with a research and statistics background).

Other Details

Languages Required: • Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required • English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred: • French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: • Volunteer Living Allowance (USD 2,515.88/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 4000 (one-time payment) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.