Local Consultant - Support the DemRes Review Initiative

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (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. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to ensure that every person can exercise their right to sexual and reproductive health. The organization focuses on three transformative results by 2030: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Job Overview:
The position of Local Consultant for the DemRes Review Initiative involves supporting the UNFPA in conducting demographic resilience reviews and foresight-based scenario planning in Kyrgyzstan. The consultant will work closely with both national and international consultants to analyze demographic changes and their implications for public goods and services. This role requires a deep understanding of demographic dynamics, including population ageing, youth bulge, and migration patterns, and how these factors influence economic growth, labor markets, and social services. The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, engaging stakeholders, and contributing to reports that inform policy decisions regarding demographic changes and public service needs over the next 20-50 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks, including:

• Supporting inception and planning by reviewing project concept notes and demographic resilience reviews, refining methodological approaches, and preparing background summaries on the country's demographic and socio-economic context.
• Ensuring effective stakeholder engagement through coordinating interviews, consultations, and organizing technical meetings and validation workshops.
• Supporting overall analysis and report development by contributing to draft reports, ensuring national relevance, and participating in discussions and validations of findings. Expected deliverables include a background summary report, a comprehensive inventory of demographic data sources, datasets compiled for analysis, and documented contributions to all study reports by specified deadlines.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in demography, economics, statistics, social sciences, or related fields. A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in demographic, economic, or development policy analysis is required. Excellent analytical and writing skills are essential, along with demonstrated expertise in drafting technical reports and policy briefs. Strong communication skills and familiarity with UNFPA's mandate are considered assets, as is experience with the UN or international NGOs in economic policy areas.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as demography, economics, statistics, or social sciences. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of demographic analysis and its implications for policy-making.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in demographic, economic, or development policy analysis. Candidates should have a proven track record of conducting analyses that inform policy decisions and demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills. Experience working with international organizations, particularly in the context of economic policies, is highly desirable.

Languages:
Full professional proficiency in both written and oral English and Russian is required for this position. A working knowledge of Kyrgyz is considered desirable, as it would facilitate communication and engagement with local stakeholders and enhance the consultant's effectiveness in the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a Local Individual Consultant (IC) role with a contract duration of 35 working days, starting from November 16, 2026, to May 30, 202

• The consultant will be based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and may work both online and in-person. The position is open exclusively to Kyrgyzstan nationals. Payment will be tied to the successful completion of deliverables, with specific milestones outlined for payment upon submission of progress reports and certificates of payment. UNFPA does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process, and candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of personal characteristics.