Technical Specialist (Demographic Dividend)
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a senior Technical Specialist (Demographic Dividend) to provide expert population and economic analysis to support rights-based development policies globally.
- Role
- Technical Specialist (Demographic Dividend)
- Organization
- UNFPA
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Technical Specialist (Demographic Dividend) provides analytical support and technical expertise on population dynamics to countries at early and intermediate stages of demographic transition. The role involves translating population data into rights-based policies, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships to achieve development outcomes. The incumbent will contribute to the delivery of UNFPA’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan by generating evidence on demographic trends and their impact on global development goals.
What you'll do
- Lead advanced demographic and economic analyses including population projections.
- Strengthen national capacities to generate and apply demographic data.
- Synthesize evidence on population trends and their economic/social implications.
- Develop partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and research institutions.
- Translate technical demographic evidence into actionable, rights-based policy recommendations.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (preferably PhD) in demography, economics, statistics, or public health.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in population and development research.
- Demonstrated expertise in demographic analysis and policy planning.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of additional UN languages is highly desirable.
- Experience working in low- and middle-income countries is highly preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable under UN standards.
Frequently asked questions
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in population and development analysis, research, and policy engagement.
What is the educational requirement?
An advanced university degree is required, with a PhD in demography, economics, population studies, statistics, or a related field strongly preferred.
Does the position offer compensation?
The role offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other standard benefits, though a specific dollar amount is not provided.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided job description does not include a specific application deadline or link, but it notes that UNFPA does not charge any fees for the recruitment process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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