Pacific Sub-Regional Office
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 13th October 2026
Background:
UNFPA 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 new strategic plan (2018 2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 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.
The Pacific Community (SPC), Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office (PSRO), UNICEF Pacific, Commonwealth Secretariat, and the Pacific Youth Council (PYC) are initiating the development of the State of Pacific Youth Report (SoPYR) 2027–2028. The Consultant will serve as the primary author and pen holder to design the research methodology, indicator mapping, establish data parameters for tracking the PYDF progress, conduct desk reviews, synthesize secondary data, and formulate the qualitative and quantitative consultation toolkits, inception report, framing paper and presentation package to be presented at the 3rd Heads of Youth (HOY) Meeting in June 2027.
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 hiring an Individual Consultant (International) to lead the Inception Phase (Phase 1) for the SoPYR 2027–2028.
| # | CONSULTANCY | DURATION | LOCATION | CONTRACT MODALITY | APPLY NOW |
| 1 | International Consultant for the Inception Phase of the State of Pacific Youth Report 2027–2028 | 25 days | Remote | Individual Consultant | Click here |
How You Can Make a Difference:
UNFPA 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 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.
Applications
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system called quantum. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step-by-Step Guide to Applying in the Quantum System. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Additional Information:
UNFP A does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFP A is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFP A does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the selection process.
