The Position:

The Programme Analyst analyses and assesses population data and demographic trends to guide and facilitate the subnational population estimation of Ukraine and generation of population-relevant statistics for Ukraine.
The Programme Analyst will report to the UNFPA Assistant Representative in the UNFPA Ukraine Country Office and receive technical guidance and support from the Population and Development Branch at UNFPA HQ.

How you can make a difference:

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’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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:

Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development. Specifically, the Programme Analyst (Population Data Analysis and Estimation) will:
1. Support the production and refinement of Common Operational Datasets on Population Statistics (COD-PS), related population data products, analyses and documentation for Ukraine; and,
2. Strengthen the availability and quality of population-relevant statistics in Ukraine.

You would be responsible for:

A. Technical support
● Support the generation and refinement of Common Operational Dataset on Population Statistics 
(COD-PS) in Ukraine.
● Support the strengthening of the availability and quality of population socioeconomic statistics 
in Ukraine.
●  Provide analytic and technical support to UNFPA leadership of and engagement with the 
Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) and UN country team (UNCT) in Ukraine.
●  Contribute to the development of technical standards and methods, identification and review of 
best available data sources, and tools for the routine integration and harmonisation of baseline 
COD-PS data with internal displacement and refugee data.
●  Provide technical support to UNFPA and HCT to improve the precision and timeliness of 
subpopulations of concern (e.g. pregnant women, youth/adolescents, etc.) in Ukraine.
● Provide technical support to UNFPA Ukraine for building a streamlined data management system.
● Respond to data related requests and questions from internal and external partners.

B. Capacity development

●  Contribute to the development of data quality assurance processes and estimation methodology to 
align subnational population projections with available refugee and internal displacement data in 
Ukraine.
● Provide population data analytic support to the UNFPA Ukraine country office and
Ukraine HCT in the area of COD-PS, HNO, HRP, and other HPC-related activities.

C. Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination
●  Contribute to UNFPA’s collaborations with IOM, UNHCR, OCHA, and other relevant stakeholders on 
ensuring alignment and interoperability of baseline subnational population projections and 
refugee/displacement data in various humanitarian settings.
● Perform other analytic tasks as needed in the country office.

D. Technical representation
●  Establish technical leadership for population data in the Assessment and Analysis Working Group 
(AAWG) and Information Management Working Group (IMWG) of the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), as 
well as the Data Task Force (DTF) under the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Ukraine.
● Participate in the Inter-Agency Working Group on Interoperability (IAWG-Interop).
●  Advocate for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the open exchange of 
information.
● Liaise with external actors, including senior staff in humanitarian and development agencies, 
government and CSO.
● Represent UNFPA in any other duties as may be required by the country office
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, visualization, 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 such as R, Python, SAS, or STATA.

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, synthesizing, and utilizing government administrative data sources

Familiarity and/or experience working with refugee and internal displacement data from international humanitarian settings is an asset

Familiarity and experience with mark-up R languages such as MarkDown, RmarkDown, or Quarto 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: 

Fluency in English, working knowledge of other languages especially Ukrainian is desirable.

 

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,
 

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 (if applicable):

Providing strategic focus,

Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders

 

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

 

Please APPLY for this position via the link before 5 February 2024