NATIONAL POST: Accountability to Affected People and Disability Inclusion Analyst, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-B

The AAP (Accountability to Affected People) and Disability Inclusion (AAP/DI) Analyst supports the integration of accountability, participation and inclusive approaches across UNFPA programming in Afghanistan. The position contributes to ensuring that humanitarian and Basic Human Needs (BHN) interventions are responsive to the needs, priorities and feedback of affected populations, particularly women, girls, adolescents, youth and persons with disabilities.

Working within a complex Country Office environment, the incumbent analyses and assesses programme implementation practices related to Accountability to Affected People (AAP) and Disability Inclusion (DI), supporting the strengthening of community engagement systems, inclusive service delivery approaches and accessible feedback mechanisms. The role contributes to ensuring that UNFPA programmes remain people-centred, safe, equitable and aligned with UNFPA corporate standards and inter-agency commitments on accountability and inclusion.

The AAP/DI Analyst works closely with programme teams, operations units, implementing partners and coordination mechanisms to strengthen inclusive programming, community participation, monitoring systems and knowledge management related to accountability and disability inclusion.

The position reports directly to the Nexus Coordination Specialist.

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 AAP/DI Analyst provides technical and analytical support to ensure the systematic integration of Accountability to Affected People (AAP) and Disability Inclusion (DI) across UNFPA humanitarian and Basic Human Needs (BHN) programming in Afghanistan.

The incumbent supports the design and implementation of community engagement mechanisms, accessible feedback and complaints systems, disability-inclusive programming approaches and monitoring frameworks. The role contributes to strengthening the capacity of UNFPA staff and implementing partners to apply inclusive and accountable programming approaches, while supporting coordination with relevant humanitarian and BHN partners.

Through analysis of community feedback, programme monitoring data and field engagement, the position contributes to improving programme quality, strengthening accountability and promoting inclusive access to services for women, girls, young people and persons with disabilities.

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

Advanced university degree in social sciences, international development, disability studies, human rights, humanitarian affairs, or a related field.

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. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.