Careers at UNFPA · United Nations Population Fund
Overview
The United Nations Population Fund works to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights, end preventable maternal deaths, end unmet need for family planning, and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. Its work combines population data, policy, humanitarian response, and country-level program delivery.
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International Senior Census Planning Advisor for the 2029 Cambodia Population Census
(Re-advertisement) Consultancy, Supply Chain AI Specialist, Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU), Copenhagen, Denmark
Technical Editor and Report Development Consultant for the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) Mid-Study Report
National Position: Programme Specialist, M&E, Malawi, NO-C
Programme Specialist, Humanitarian Coordination and Gender-Based Violence
Consultancy, Logistics Associate, Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU), Copenhagen, Denmark (1 Post + Roster)
Programme Specialist, Reproductive Health Commodity Security
International Consultancy: Mentorship, Orientation and Quality Assurance for the Development of the 3-Year Family Planning CIP and MEL Framework
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National Consultant: Adolescents and Youth (Gender and Child Marriage)
International Consultant in Community Development, Women’s Mutual Associations and Local Value Chains
Finance Analyst
Appui à la redynamisation du mécanisme national de promotion de la femme et au renforcement du Caucus Genre de l’Assemblée nationale de Djibouti
Individual Consultant on 2025 Census Thematic Report Migration and Urbanization Report
Strategic Foresight and Programme Planning Analyst
Consultant on Digital Monitoring and Analysis of Narratives on TFGBV, FGM and CEFM
SRHR Budget and Climate-Resilient Healthcare Costing Consultant
Operations Assistant
National EmONC Prioritization and Investment Consultant
Communications Associate for Gender & Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Maternal Health and Health Systems Strengthening Adviser
Logistics Associate
Public-Private Partnership Consultant for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Personal Assistant to the Representative and Administrative Associate
National Logistics Operations Associate
Programme Associate
National Consultant for the Contextual Adaptation of the Papa Schools Manual
Logistics Analyst
Accounts Specialist
End-Term Evaluation Consultant for the Mozambique Demographic Transition Programme
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UNFPA careers include sexual and reproductive health, midwifery, population data, gender equality, humanitarian preparedness and response, program management, partnerships, communications, procurement, and operations. The role and location determine whether an appointment is international, local, consultancy-based, or another contractual route.
UNFPA is headquartered in New York and works through regional and country offices around the world.
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UNFPA directs candidates from each advertised vacancy to Quantum, its electronic recruitment platform. Applications received after the stated closing date are not accepted.
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- 1Review the advertised role and confirm that the qualifications and eligibility requirements fit your background.
- 2Use the Apply Now link on the official job description to complete the Quantum application.
- 3Tailor the motivational statement and submit before the deadline.
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UNFPA’s published selection material describes review against the vacancy requirements, followed for shortlisted candidates by competency-based interview and, where used, other assessment tools and verification steps. The actual sequence is role-specific.
Requirements and selection stages vary by vacancy. Check the individual job page for the exact criteria, deadline and application instructions.
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UNFPA says vacancies on its jobs site must be submitted through Quantum, its electronic recruitment platform.
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No. UNFPA’s applicant FAQ says it considers applications to advertised vacancies, not unsolicited applications.
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UNFPA recommends applying selectively and tailoring the application and motivational statement to the post’s qualifications and skills.
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