The Position: National Programme Support Consultant

Reporting: The National Programme Support consultant will report to Programme Specialist (SRHR)

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the development and implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme by providing comprehensive administrative and programmatic support. Under the direct guidance of the SRHR Specialist, the objective of the position is to contribute effectively to administrative, programmatic, and financial support, and procedural compliance to enhance the delivery of SRHR activities

You would be responsible for:

Administrative and Operational Support:

• Provide high-level administrative and programmatic support to the Country Office personnel.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements and travel authorizations for programme staff, consultants, and partners as necessary.
• Maintain a robust filing and archiving system for all Country Office programmes and projects to ensure data integrity.

Facilitate security-related clearances and logistical support for incoming missions and international consultants.

Programmatic and Technical Support:

• Monitor programme implementation processes, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and UNFPA quality standards.
• Summarize technical information and draft contributions for reports, papers, and monitoring plans.

Support financial management tasks, including expenditure tracking and processing of routine payments.

Coordination and Communications:

• Organize and coordinate agendas for internal meetings, workshops, and high-level conferences.
• Draft formal correspondence and serve as the secretary for internal committees, maintaining accurate records.
• Liaise with partners and stakeholders to provide clarifications on routine programmatic and administrative matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Completed secondary level education is required.
• A First-level university degree in public administration, finance, or economics is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of previous relevant experience.

• Previous experience within the UN system is considered a distinct advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High level of computer literacy, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good working knowledge of Atlas / Peoplesoft or alternative ERP systems.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage. Working knowledge of another UN Official is beneficial.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

Managing documents, correspondence and reports

Managing information and workflow Planning,

Managing operational processesJob knowledge / technical expertise

Proficiency in current office software applications; good basic knowledge of Project Management dashboard and software.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.