Population Data and Research Advisor

Position Summary:

The Technical Adviser on Population Data and Research post is located in the Population and Development Branch of the Technical Division, and reports directly to the Branch Chief who provides overall strategic direction. S/He is the principle technical adviser and authoritative expert in the Fund for the technical area of Population Data and Research. The Technical Adviser works in an integrated, coordinated, and systems strengthening approach which is fundamental to the Division’s and UNFPA’s overall strategy.

Requirements:

Education:

Post-graduate University Degree or equivalent (preferably Ph. D.) in demography, statistics, population studies, economics, sociology, urban planning, or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post.

Knowledge and Experience:

10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in population and development, of which five years at the international level;
An acknowledged expert in population and development and particularly in research on complex population relationships and data;
Familiarity with new trends in data collection and analysis, such as administrative censuses, internet data mining and information integration;
Familiarity with small area estimation methods;
Census and civil registration experience is essential
Understanding of Human Rights dimensions of Population and Development
Demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of work;
Strong track record of technical leadership and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
Experience in administrative processes such as budget control, oversight, work planning, use of procurement services, etc.
Extensive network within the academic and development community;
Experience with the work of UNFPA at the field level;
Familiarity with ICT/ERP is an asset
Field experience is essential.