Population Policy Development Specialist

Reviews and drafts Solomon Islands’ National Population Policy for 2027–2036, integrating consultation evidence into a coherent implementation and monitoring framework. The international consultant refines policy and indicators with government and UNFPA partners, prepares validation materials, leads endorsement discussions and manages policy-validation workshops.

• Finalise the national consultation report and provincial synthesis reports
• Update policy principles, goals and implementation frameworks using consultation evidence
• Address technical reviews from ministries and development partners
• Align the policy with the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy
• Refine measurable indicators and accurate baselines with the statistics office
• Develop the National Population Policy monitoring and evaluation framework
• Prepare the final policy and presentation for high-level government review
• Lead the Steering Committee presentation and address endorsement queries

• Master’s qualification in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics or Geography with specialisation in demographic studies
• Experience with population or demographic studies
• At least five years of quantitative and qualitative data-analysis experience
• Fluency in English

• Experience in the public sector, United Nations or another international development organisation
• Statistical knowledge and analytical skills
• Professional document production and editing
• Cultural and social sensitivity
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

• Population Policy
• Demographic Analysis
• Policy Formulation
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Report Writing
• Statistical Analysis
• Project Management

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Remote consultancy for 44 days from August to December 2026
• Travel to Honiara and at least two provinces is required for consultations and validation
• Approved travel costs will be provided by UNFPA