Programme Analyst, Youth

About the role

The Programme Analyst, Youth is based in the UNFPA Afghanistan Country Office in Kabul and leads the design, coordination and oversight of UNFPA's youth portfolio, including the strategic and operational management of UNFPA-supported Youth Centres. The role integrates youth programming across reproductive health, gender-based violence, social cohesion, life skills and humanitarian response, and safeguards the health, protection and wellbeing of adolescents and young people, particularly adolescent girls. The position reports directly to the Deputy Representative.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of youth programming, integrating reproductive health, GBV, social norms and resilience initiatives, and provide technical support on adolescent and youth engagement, life skills and community-based interventions.
• Ensure the effective functioning and quality of Youth Centres, monitor implementing partners against programme, financial and safeguarding standards, and help build their capacity.
• Support annual workplans, budgets and partner agreements, monitor progress, conduct field visits and assessments, and contribute to reporting and lessons learned.
• Maintain relationships with local authorities, community stakeholders, youth networks and civil society, coordinate with UNFPA programme units, and advise the Adolescents and Youth Working Group.
• Help prepare donor reports and briefing materials and support resource mobilization through proposal inputs.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in gender studies, youth development, international development or a related social science field, or a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience.
• At least two years of professional experience in development or humanitarian programming (four years with a bachelor's degree); reproductive health experience preferred; youth development and programme/project management experience desirable.
• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
• Teamwork, integrity, commitment to the UN system and cultural diversity, and the ability to advocate and communicate for impact.

What we offer

• A competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
• A work environment reflecting gender equality, diversity, integrity and work-life balance.

Only Afghan nationals are eligible to apply; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted through the UNFPA online application form by the closing date.