UNDP

NATIONAL CONSULTANT: SUPPORT THE COUNTRY OFFICE TO PACKAGE KEY KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS FOR A TARGETED DISSEMINATION

UNDP  •  Kigali, RW (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

The Position:

Over the past years, UNFPA Rwanda, in collaboration with implementing partners and key stakeholders, has generated a rich portfolio of knowledge products, including specialized studies, baseline and endline surveys, comprehensive thematic reports, in in the pipeline, the Country Office Innovation and Digital Transformation Strategy, the National Population Policy, and other strategic documents among others. These products represent a valuable repository of evidence and institutional knowledge to inform policy, programming, and decision-making. However, the mere production and storage of knowledge do not generate impact. The true value of these resources lies in their accessibility, dissemination, and application.

The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Deputy Representative/Head of programmes with direct technical co-supervision and guidance provided by the Research and KM Analyst and thematic leads.

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:

UNFPA seeks to recruit a qualified National Individual Consultant to synthesize key findings from major reports into targeted, user-friendly knowledge products that facilitate effective dissemination and uptake at different levels. The knowledge products will include policy briefs, advocacy papers, and concise infographic snapshots tailored to the needs of different audiences. In addition, the consultant will support the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from selected programmes, highlighting innovative approaches, results, and their potential for replication and scale-up.

You would be responsible for:

  • Assessing the economic cost of Adolescent pregnancy at household and national in Rwanda-the cost of inaction:
  • One Policy Brief on Resources allocation to Adolescent pregnancy related interventions;
  • Study snapshot with infographics (max 2 pages);
  • Advocacy paper to support community-based interventions;
  • One generic Power point presentation for the dissemination events.
  • Assessment of Access to and Utilization of Family Planning Services among Refugees Populations in Rwanda: A Mixed-Methods Study
  • Advocacy Paper to support Community based Family Planning interventions In Refugee camps and the host community;
  • Study snapshot with infographics (max 2 pages);
  • One generic Power point presentation for the dissemination events.
  • SDP Survey
  • Study snapshot with infographics
  • In addition, the consultant will document two best practices for the following programmes, using UNFPA standard template:
  • standardisation of the midwifery curricula;
  • Integration of the CSE in the TVET curriculum in Rwanda.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

  • Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Demography, Public Health, Statistics, Development Economics, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in economic evaluation, policy synthesis, demographic research, or health policy development.
  • Track Record: Proven experience in writing high-level policy briefs, technical policy papers, and advocacy materials on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), adolescent health, or gender issues in Rwanda.
  • Sector Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Rwanda's national development frameworks (NST1/NST2), health and education sector Strategic Plans, and youth development strategies.
  • Skills: Excellent analytical, data visualization, editorial, and public presentation skills.

Languages:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; strong working knowledge of Kinyarwanda is highly desirable.

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,

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

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.

UNDP

About UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

DISCLAIMER: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does not guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of any comments posted to its social media outlets (blogs, social networks, message boards/forums, etc.). Users must not post any content that is obscene, defamatory, profane, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful or embarrassing to any person or entity.

UNDP reserves the right to delete or edit any comments that it considers inappropriate or unacceptable, and to delete off-topic comments in order to foster conversations about the topics shared on this page.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
undp.org
Social Media