NATIONAL CONSULTANT - DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL POPULATION POLICY

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disabilitiesPeople of African descentYouth participation and leadershipDonateGo backWhat we doEnding unmet need for family planningAdolescent pregnancyComprehensive sexuality educationFamily planningSexual and reproductive healthEnding maternal mortalityMaternal healthMidwiferyObstetric fistulaEnding gender-based violence and harmful practicesChild marriageFemale genital mutilationGender-based violenceSon preferenceResponding to population mattersAgeingCensusCivil registration and vital statisticsClimate changeDemographic dividendPopulation trendsUrbanizationEnsuring rights and choices for allEngaging men and boysGender equalityHIV and AIDSHuman rightsLGBTQIA+Menstrual healthPersons with disabilitiesPeople of African descentYouth participation and leadershipDonateGo backWhat we doEnding unmet need for family planningAdolescent pregnancyComprehensive sexuality educationFamily planningSexual and reproductive healthEnding maternal mortalityMaternal healthMidwiferyObstetric fistulaEnding gender-based violence and harmful practicesChild marriageFemale genital mutilationGender-based violenceSon preferenceResponding to population mattersAgeingCensusCivil registration and vital statisticsClimate changeDemographic dividendPopulation trendsUrbanizationEnsuring rights and choices for allEngaging men and boysGender equalityHIV and AIDSHuman rightsLGBTQIA+Menstrual healthPersons with disabilitiesPeople of African descentYouth participation and leadershipDonateGo backWhat we doEnding unmet need for family planningAdolescent pregnancyComprehensive sexuality educationFamily planningSexual and reproductive healthEnding maternal mortalityMaternal healthMidwiferyObstetric fistulaEnding gender-based violence and harmful practicesChild marriageFemale genital mutilationGender-based violenceSon preferenceResponding to population mattersAgeingCensusCivil registration and vital statisticsClimate changeDemographic dividendPopulation trendsUrbanizationEnsuring rights and choices for 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mutilationGender-based violenceSon preferenceDonateGo backWhat we do RESPONDING TO POPULATION MATTERSAgeingCensusCivil registration and vital statisticsClimate changeDemographic dividendPopulation trendsUrbanizationDonateGo backWhat we do ENSURING RIGHTS AND CHOICES FOR ALLEngaging men and boysGender equalityHIV and AIDSHuman rightsLGBTQIA+Menstrual healthPersons with disabilitiesPeople of African descentYouth participation and leadershipDonateHomeJobsNATIONAL CONSULTANT - DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL POPULATION POLICYNATIONAL CONSULTANT - DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL POPULATION POLICYStaff grade/levelConsultantContract typeConsultancyDuty stationKigaliClosing date23 October 2025 16:59(America/New_York)Job ID29616Apply NowShare SHAREJob DescriptionThe Position:Rwanda has made remarkable progress in socio-economic transformation guided by Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). Population dynamics—including fertility, mortality, migration, urbanization, and demographic transition—remain at the heart of sustainable development.The Government of Rwanda, led by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), in collaboration with stakeholders including NISR, MINISANTE, MIGEPROF, MINEDUC, MOYA, and MINALOC, is embarking on the development of the National Population Policy (NPP). The new policy will align with national priorities and global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), AU Agenda 2063, and the ICPD25 Programme of Action.The Government of Rwanda recognizes the crucial interplay between population dynamics and sustainable development. To effectively address current and future demographic trends and ensure alignment with national development goals, the government is committed to developing a comprehensive National Population Policy. This policy will serve as a guiding framework for interventions aimed at improving the quality of life of all Rwandans, promoting socio-economic progress, and ensuring environmental sustainability.How You Can Make a DifferenceUNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.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 that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.Job PurposeDevelop the population development policy to achieve a sustainable and balanced population dynamic that enhances the overall well-being, quality of life, and human rights of all individuals, while supporting long-term economic prosperity and environmental sustainability and aligning population needs with national priorities.You Would Be Responsible ForConduct a desk review of Rwanda’s policy landscape, including NST2, Vision 2050, and sectoral strategies.Contribute to the development of the methodological guidance for policy formulation, implementation planning, and monitoring frameworks.Ensure integration of cross-cutting issues: gender, SRHR, youth, migration, aging, environment, and human capital development.Work closely with the international Lead Consultant and sector experts to contextualize findings.Facilitate technical workshops, stakeholder consultations, and policy validation sessions.With the guidance of the lead consultant, draft and finalize the National Population Policy and Implementation Roadmap, including advocacy materials for policymakers.EducationQualifications and Experience: Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Demography, Population Studies, Economics, or Social Policy.Knowledge And ExperienceMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in population policy development and analysis at national level.Strong understanding of Rwandan demographic trends and global frameworks (SDGs, Agenda 2063, ICPD25).Proven experience in aligning population policy with socio-economic development agendas.Excellent analytical, facilitation, and report writing skills. LanguagesStrong Command of the Kinyarwanda language is a must.ValuesRequired Competencies: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing changeCore CompetenciesAchieving results,Being accountable,Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,Thinking analytically and strategically,Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,Compensation And BenefitsThis position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary.UNFPA Work EnvironmentUNFPA 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 to learn more.DisclaimerSelection 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.Apply NowAbout UNFPAWe promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.Learn moreBack to pageNATIONAL CONSULTANT - DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL POPULATION POLICYThe Position: Rwanda has made remarkable progress in socio-economic transformation guided by Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). 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