Overview

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking applications for the position of Chief of the Data and Analytics Branch (DAB), a D-1 level fixed-term appointment.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the implementation of UNFPA’s Data Strategy and governance frameworks.
Overseeing the transformation of population data systems.
Driving innovation in data collection, AI-enabled analytics, and geospatial tools.
Leading evidence generation, including the State of the World Population Report.
Strengthening national statistical systems and global data ecosystems.
Mobilizing partnerships and resources to scale UNFPA’s data investments.

Requirements

Advanced university degree in Statistics, Data Science, Demography, Economics, or related field.
A minimum of 15 years in public administration or international development, including 8 years at the international level.
Recognized authority in population data, statistics, or demographic analysis.
Expertise in sectoral data systems.
Track record in resource mobilization and high-level partnerships.
Excellent communication skills in English; other UN languages desirable.
Experience in low- and middle-income countries is highly desirable.