UNFPA Planning and Evaluation Analyst Job 2026 – Master’s Degree Required, Baghdad, Iraq
Overview
The United Nations Population Fund is offering a position for a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst based in Baghdad, Iraq. The selected professional will work within the UNFPA Iraq Country Office to support programme planning, performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and institutional learning. The role operates under a one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold an advanced university degree, specifically a Master's degree or equivalent, in statistics, planning, demography, public health, economics, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant technical disciplines. Candidates are required to have at least two years of increasingly responsible professional experience in programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, or research at a national or international level. Additionally, mandatory language proficiency includes fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic.
What you get
The position provides a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other applicable staff benefits based on the UNFPA salary scale. Professionals also gain experience within the United Nations system and the opportunity to contribute to international development and humanitarian programmes.
Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate practical knowledge of Results-Based Management, experience in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and familiarity with data collection methodologies and statistical analysis. The role requires the ability to use statistical software, databases, web-based management systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Specialized postgraduate training in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results-Based Management, as well as experience working in humanitarian or complex transition environments, serves as an advantage.
How to apply
Candidates must submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal by searching for Job Identification 37562 on the careers website. Applicants should prepare an updated curriculum vitae, educational qualifications, and relevant professional information before completing the submission.
Key dates
The application deadline is 1 November 2026 at 10:59 PM.