Programme Analyst, Youth (Kabul)

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 and is open only to Afghan nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement youth programming integrated across reproductive health, GBV, social norms and resilience, and provide technical support on adolescent and youth engagement approaches
• Ensure the quality and functioning of UNFPA-supported Youth Centres, monitor implementing partners and build their capacity
• Support annual workplans, budgets and implementing partner agreements, and conduct field visits and assessments
• Contribute to programme reporting, documentation of lessons learned and knowledge sharing
• Maintain relationships with local authorities, community stakeholders, youth networks and civil society, and coordinate with UNFPA programme units
• Oversee the Adolescents and Youth coordination bodies, including the Adolescents and Youth Working Group chaired by UNFPA
• Contribute to donor reports, briefing materials and resource mobilization proposals

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
• Desirable: specialized knowledge of youth development approaches, programme/project management in large multi-sector programmes, UN system experience, and knowledge of UNFPA's mandate and the situation in Afghanistan
• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team

Required skills

• Advocacy and building strategic partnerships with national governments and partners
• Results-based programme management and resource mobilization
• Analytical and strategic thinking, and effective internal and external communication

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