The consultant will support the Intergovernmental, Inter-agency Policy and Dialogue Branch (IIPDB) in the delivery of its mandate, and in the coordination and quality assurance of engagements related to intergovernmental meetings and events. The consultant will be integrated within the IIPDB team, and will support the duties of the Branch. IIPDB is part of the Programme and Strategy Division (PSD) in New York.

The Policy, Strategic Information and Planning Branch of the Policy and Strategy Division (PSD) in New York is responsible for managing the UNFPA policy and procedures manual, development of key programme policies and partner management. The consultant will be tasked with putting in place measures and systems to effectively manage the policy and procedures manual, clear agreements and develop training materials and programme guidance related to partner management.