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9003 UNFPA Vacancy 14 - 21 Feb 2026

UNFPA - Pacific Sub-Regional Office

VACANCY - Programme Analyst, NOB,Nukualofa, Tonga [31669]

**This post is only open for the Nationals of Tonga **

Call to Action

  • Are you result driven and can you work well in teams?
  • Do you have a keen eye for detail and can you ensure high quality and accuracy of work?
  • Can you multi-task, prioritize and manage programme outcomes?

If so, this might be the job for you.

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

Job Purpose:

The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of interventions funded through the Transformative Agenda at the national and sub-national levels and to ensure that the agreed strategic interventions are implemented in the context of the 2030 Agenda, ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA Strategic Plan at the global level, the UN Pacific Strategy, UNFPA multi-country programme at the regional level, and the national development agenda of the host country.

Qualification and Experience:

Your Education

  • An Undergraduate University Degree (Bachelors) in Management, International Development, Sociology, Economics, Demography, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Health, Medicine or related field is required.

Your Experience

  • Minimum of four (4) years’ professional experience in programme or project support, capacity development, and/or international development-related work is required.
  • Experience in contributing to advocacy and knowledge management in the duty station and in international cooperation.
  • Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international organizations.
  • Strong research and analytical skills with field experience are an asset.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Previous experience with UN is an asset

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary (starting from $TOP 52,555 annually) plus health insurance, pension, dependency allowances, annual/sick leave and other benefits as applicable.

THIS POSITION OPEN TO ONLY NATIONALS OF TONGA.

Full job description of the position and instructions on how to apply can be accessed on: https://pacific.unfpa.org/en/vacancies

CLOSING DATE: Saturday, 21st February 2026

Notice: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFPA does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the selection process.