Programme Analyst, Foresight; Strategic Planning Branch, Programme Division, Nairobi, P-1 at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Job Purpose:
The Programme Analyst, Foresight, will contribute to the UNFPA strategic planning areas of work. The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Supporting the development and the operationalization of a strategy for institutionalising foresight within UNFPA
• Supporting coordinating Foresight activities both internal and external to UNFPA
• Supporting the foresight research and knowledge sharing activities
• Supporting foresight capacity-building activities to equip staff with knowledge and skills to integrate foresight into programming and policy making
• Performing other duties as required by the Chief of the Branch or the Director of the Division.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Advanced university degree, preferably in economics, business administration, sociology, international development, public administration, and other related disciplines.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Expertise in areas such as social work, development studies, public health, gender, law/human rights, international relations, and/or other related social science disciplines.
• At least one year of relevant experience in foresight, public health or other related areas; prior experience in the field is desirable
• Experience in humanitarian affairs and emergency relief management is an asset

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.