Overview of actors

United Nations Population Fund
(
UNFPA
)

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA’s focus areas are:
• sexual and reproductive health
• gender equality and women’s empowerment
• population and development
• programme coordination and assistance

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Climate Action
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships to achieve the Goals

How we work

UNFPA adopts a human rights-based approach throughout its work. This entails educating individuals and communities about their human rights so they can demand the respect and basic services they are entitled to. This approach also involves empowering governments to fulfil these rights.

... and why

The work of UNFPA is based on the premise that all human beings are entitled to equal rights and protections. They focus on women and young people because these are groups whose ability to exercise their right to sexual and reproductive health is often compromised.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Banking and Finance
Diversity Management
Documentation
Economics
Education and Training
External Relations
Health and Nutrition
Human Resources Management
Human Rights, Law and Governance
Information and Communication Technology
Media and Communication
Migration
Monitoring and Evaluation
Private Sector Development
Security and Safety
Social Development

UNFPA offers interesting and challenging work, learning opportunities, and a diverse environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes
Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates yes
Positions/programs for young professionals yes
Staff positions for professionals yes
Senior or management positions yes
Consultancy opportunities yes
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Type of organisation

UN organisation

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation
Humanitarian Aid

Headquarters

New York, USA

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and Northern Africa
North America
South/East Asia and Pacific
Sub-Saharan Africa
Switzerland
Western and Central Europe

Number of employees

In Switzerland:
Less than 20

Outside Switzerland:
More than 1000

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