NATIONAL CONSULTANT: SUPPORT THE COUNTRY OFFICE TO PACKAGE KEY KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS FOR A TARGETED DISSEMINATION

Over the past years, UNFPA Rwanda, in collaboration with implementing partners and key stakeholders, has generated a rich portfolio of knowledge products, including specialized studies, baseline and endline surveys, comprehensive thematic reports, in in the pipeline, the Country Office Innovation and Digital Transformation Strategy, the National Population Policy, and other strategic documents among others. These products represent a valuable repository of evidence and institutional knowledge to inform policy, programming, and decision-making. However, the mere production and storage of knowledge do not generate impact. The true value of these resources lies in their accessibility, dissemination, and application.

The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Deputy Representative/Head of programmes with direct technical co-supervision and guidance provided by the Research and KM Analyst and thematic leads.

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

UNFPA seeks to recruit a qualified National Individual Consultant to synthesize key findings from major reports into targeted, user-friendly knowledge products that facilitate effective dissemination and uptake at different levels. The knowledge products will include policy briefs, advocacy papers, and concise infographic snapshots tailored to the needs of different audiences. In addition, the consultant will support the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from selected programmes, highlighting innovative approaches, results, and their potential for replication and scale-up.

• Assessing the economic cost of Adolescent pregnancy at household and national in Rwanda-the cost of inaction:
  • One Policy Brief on Resources allocation to Adolescent pregnancy related interventions;
  • Study snapshot with infographics (max 2 pages);
  • Advocacy paper to support community-based interventions;
  • One generic Power point presentation for the dissemination events.
• Assessment of Access to and Utilization of Family Planning Services among Refugees Populations in Rwanda: A Mixed-Methods Study
  • Advocacy Paper to support Community based Family Planning interventions In Refugee camps and the host community;
  • Study snapshot with infographics (max 2 pages);
  • One generic Power point presentation for the dissemination events.
• SDP Survey
  • Study snapshot with infographics
• In addition, the consultant will document two best practices for the following programmes, using UNFPA standard template:
  • standardisation of the midwifery curricula;
  • Integration of the CSE in the TVET curriculum in Rwanda.

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Demography, Public Health, Statistics, Development Economics, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.

• Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in economic evaluation, policy synthesis, demographic research, or health policy development.
• Track Record: Proven experience in writing high-level policy briefs, technical policy papers, and advocacy materials on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), adolescent health, or gender issues in Rwanda.
• Sector Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Rwanda's national development frameworks (NST1/NST2), health and education sector Strategic Plans, and youth development strategies.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, data visualization, editorial, and public presentation skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; strong working knowledge of Kinyarwanda is highly desirable.

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

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. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.