Programme Analyst – Policies & Procedures Manual (PPM)

About the role

The incumbent will work under the Programme Specialist to manage and improve the UNFPA regulatory framework, ensuring policies and procedures are consistent with organisational needs, UN initiatives and regional perspectives.

Key responsibilities

• Update, maintain and assure quality of the UNFPA Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) and its websites.
• Oversee the promulgation process for new and revised programme and technical policies, preparing briefing notes and conducting quality‑assurance reviews.
• Provide policy guidance and support to staff, respond to audit observations and promote policy awareness.
• Manage partner‑related systems (UNPP, QuantumPlus), develop enhancements, troubleshoot issues and create training materials.
• Utilize digital and AI tools to improve PPM management, analyse data and support user experience.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in international development, public health, gender, law or related social science.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in development assistance programmes, policy or legal work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent document‑management abilities.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Required skills

• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) proficiency.
• Data analysis experience.
• Use of digital and artificial‑intelligence tools for document summarisation and workflow automation.

What we offer

• Competitive net salary and health‑insurance coverage.
• Work environment that promotes gender equality, diversity, integrity and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to UNFPA’s strategic goals and international development impact.