Population and Data Specialist

The Population and Data Specialist leads the Policy, Population and Data Unit within the UNFPA Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria, advancing upstream work on demographic change, population dynamics, and evidence-based development planning. The role involves strategic policy leadership, demographic intelligence, and programme management to integrate population data into national development frameworks and support the achievement of UNFPA's strategic outcomes. The specialist acts as a key advisor to the Deputy Representative, fostering collaborative relationships with government counterparts, development partners, and civil society to drive policy dialogue and resource mobilization.