Individual Consultant (Local) - Programme Analyst - Innovation, New Delhi, India

Job title: Programme Analyst - Innovation

Location: New Delhi, India

Full/Part-time: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)

Duration: 11 months - Local Individual Consultancy Contract

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Technology and Innovation Specialist at T&I Unit in the UNFPA India Office, the consultant will support efforts to accelerate the achievement of the ICPD Programme of Action and Agenda 2030 and 3 Transformative Goals by identifying opportunities to collaborate with program and policy units, ideating and designing strategies for piloting, scaling and monitoring solutions to address challenges, co-lead existing innovative programmes, document and disseminate outcomes (knowledge management) for outcome mapping.

About UNFPA and 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’s strategic plan 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.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who uphold the values enshrined in the United Nations Charter, who are transparent, and exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Description:

Programme Management

Under the guidance of the Chief, Programmes and Technical Support and the Innovation & Technology Specialist (Unit Head), the consultant will:

Innovation Pipeline Management

Product Development - Prototyping and Scale Implementation

Data Analytics and Insights Generation

Knowledge Management

Innovative Financing & Impact Investment

Key Deliverables

• Updated innovation pipeline tracker with clear status of online and new initiatives.
• At least 3 innovative programmes supported through technical support, monitoring and documentation of outcomes.
• Quarterly data analytics reports and dashboards summarizing key findings of programmes.
• Knowledge briefs and case studies capturing innovations, lessons learned, and impact evidence.
• Concept notes and investment proposals prepared to mobilize impact investment and innovative financing.
Development of 2026 Workplan and progress reports ensure alignment with organizational and donor priorities.

Education & Experience:

Education:

Experience:

Languages:

Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of one of the Indian official languages is desirable. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Core Competencies and Values:

Values

• Accountability
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

• Programme management
• Works collaboratively with units/ teams
• Innovates and Embrace Change
• Agile and Flexible in work
• Drive to Impactful results
• Data and evidence oriented
• Builds and Manages Partnerships (External and Internal)
• Creates impactful stories out of programming data

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.