Population and Sustainable Development Policy Adviser

Position Summary:

S/he will work with the Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO), Country Offices and UNFPA HQs technical advisors to formulate and generate strategic UNFPA contributions toward advancing ICPD and 2030 agendas in the Asia Pacific Region, particularly focusing on incorporating population issues into environmental, economic and social policies.

Focusing on evidence-based advocacy and policy dialogue/advice, capacity development and knowledge management, the new regional programme will ensure business continuity while using innovative approaches/strategies to address the set priorities in the organization’s Strategic Plan and Business Model. The incumbent provides strategic, technical and programmatic leadership for the region in the area of expertise to ensure that the Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) and the UNFPA Country Offices.S/he maintains primary responsibility for coordination of provision of technical assistance and policy and programme support to the countries of the region in the area of technical expertise. S/he analyses regional as well as specific sub-regional trends and contributes to strategic action in response of these as well as to the monitoring of UNFPA substantive areas being firmly placed within national development frameworks and programmes, including the achievement of Agenda 2030.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic direction, planning and management
• Programme leadership and representation
• Programme oversight and coordination
• Management of resources

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Economic Demography and/or Economics with Demography, or other fields directly related to the substantive area.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area,  with emphasis in the linkages between population,      economic and social policies and environmental sustainability of which seven years at the international level;
• Demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of work; and programme experience;
• Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, especially for transfer of knowledge;
• Demonstrated ability to network within the academic and development community;
• Familiarity with management and monitoring tools is desirable;
• Familiarity with ICT/ERP is an asset;
• Field experience is strongly desirable.

Languages:  Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.