NATIONAL POST: Programme Analyst Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-B

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNFPA is committed to achieving gender balance and fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.

The Programme Analyst, Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) contributes to the effective planning, implementation and monitoring of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) programmes in Afghanistan related to family planning and reproductive health commodity security. 

Through analysis of relevant political, social and economic trends, the incumbent supports the delivery of UNFPA interventions aimed at strengthening access to reproductive health services and commodities within the context of addressing basic human needs (BHN). 

Working within the Maternal and Reproductive Health Unit, the Programme Analyst collaborates closely with programme, supply chain management, and operations units, as well as local authorities, civil society organizations, humanitarian actors and implementing partners.

The position supports the strengthening of systems for forecasting, procurement coordination, supply chain monitoring and programme implementation to help ensure the availability, equitable distribution and accountability of reproductive health commodities. 

The Programme Analyst contributes to the implementation of UNFPA-supported initiatives that improve access to family planning services and life-saving reproductive health commodities for women, adolescents and vulnerable populations in Afghanistan. 

The position reports directly to the Programme Specialist, Reproductive Health / Family Planning (RH/FP).

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 who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. 

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and 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. 

The Programme Analyst FP/RHCS, positioned within the Maternal and Reproductive Health (MRH) Unit, provides technical and programmatic support to the implementation and monitoring of UNFPA programmes aimed at strengthening family planning services and reproductive health commodity security in Afghanistan. The role focuses on supporting forecasting and quantification processes and programme implementation to help ensure the uninterrupted availability, equitable distribution and proper management of family planning and essential maternal health commodities within the context of addressing basic human needs (BHN).

The Programme Analyst FP/RHCS supports policy engagement, forecasting and quantification processes, and programme management to prevent stock-outs and safeguard access to life-saving reproductive health services, particularly for women and vulnerable populations.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designated authority.

Advanced university degree in Public health, Medicine or other related social science field is required.

Fluency in English and local language Dari and/or Pashto is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.

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

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 [link removed] to learn more.

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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