*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF SOUTH AFRICA*

Job Setting:

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative, the Monitoring and Evaluation/Population and Dynamics Analyst is located in the South Africa Country Office (CO) and reports to the Assistant Representative.

Job Purpose:

The Monitoring and Evaluation/Population and Dynamics Analyst substantively contribute to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of monitoring and evaluation as well as population and development. S/he contributes to the effective planning, quality assurance, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence generation related to UNFPA activities in the areas of Data and Population Dynamics, analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Monitoring and Evaluation/Population and Dynamics Analyst facilitates the delivery of results based UNFPA programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

Education:

Advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience:

At least two years professional experience in the field of development and population activities, preferably in programme/ project management.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required.