Application Guide

How to Apply for National Advocacy Analyst & Resource Mobilization Officer

at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

🏢 About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA is the United Nations' lead agency for reproductive health and rights, uniquely positioned to drive global change through its focus on three transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence. Working here means contributing directly to measurable improvements in women's health and rights worldwide, with a particular emphasis on evidence-based advocacy and resource mobilization that creates sustainable impact.

About This Role

This dual-role position combines national advocacy strategy implementation using the SMART Advocacy approach with resource mobilization for maternal and newborn health programs. You'll be responsible for building coalitions of midwives and policymakers to increase government investment in midwifery care while identifying funding opportunities to support UNFPA's country-level operations, making this role crucial for both policy influence and program sustainability.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning virtual meetings with country office teams to coordinate advocacy activities, followed by analyzing maternal health policy developments in target countries. Afternoons could include drafting funding proposals for midwifery programs, followed by facilitating a virtual coalition meeting with national midwifery associations and government health officials to advance advocacy priorities.

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🎯 Who United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of experience implementing evidence-based advocacy strategies using frameworks like SMART Advocacy, with demonstrable policy wins in maternal/newborn health
  • Possesses specific knowledge of midwifery models of care and maternal health commodity supply chains, not just general public health awareness
  • Has successfully secured funding from diverse sources (government, foundations, private sector) for reproductive health programs in low-resource settings
  • Can demonstrate experience building and managing multi-stakeholder coalitions, particularly involving healthcare professionals and government officials

📝 Tips for Applying to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

1

Quantify your advocacy impact: Instead of 'led advocacy efforts,' specify 'increased government budget allocation for midwifery by 15% through targeted policymaker engagement in [country]'

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Highlight SMART Advocacy experience: Explicitly mention if you've used this specific UNFPA methodology or similar evidence-based advocacy frameworks

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Demonstrate UNFPA alignment: Reference how your experience connects to their three transformative results, not just general UN values

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Show remote collaboration skills: Provide examples of successfully coordinating advocacy coalitions or fundraising remotely across time zones

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Include maternal health commodity knowledge: Mention specific experience with supply chains for maternal/newborn health products if applicable

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with the SMART Advocacy approach or similar evidence-based advocacy methodologies', 'Specific examples of building successful advocacy coalitions involving healthcare professionals and policymakers', 'Concrete resource mobilization achievements, including amounts raised and funding sources secured', "How your background aligns with UNFPA's specific focus on midwifery and maternal health commodities"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → UNFPA's Global Advocacy Strategy and how it specifically addresses midwifery and maternal health commodities
  • → Recent UNFPA country programs in your region focusing on maternal health and their advocacy approaches
  • → The SMART Advocacy methodology and its application in UNFPA contexts (available through UNFPA resources)
  • → Current funding landscape for maternal health programs, particularly UNFPA's existing donors and partnership models

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would implement the SMART Advocacy approach for increasing government investment in midwifery in a specific country context
2 Describe a time you successfully mobilized resources for a maternal health program and how you identified those funding opportunities
3 How would you build and maintain a national coalition of midwives and policymakers in a remote working environment?
4 What metrics would you use to measure the success of advocacy efforts for maternal health commodities utilization?
5 How do you stay current on maternal and newborn health policy developments in multiple countries while working remotely?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic advocacy experience without specific mention of maternal/newborn health or midwifery contexts
  • Focusing only on advocacy OR resource mobilization without demonstrating how you integrate both functions
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of UNFPA's specific mandate and three transformative results
  • Providing only high-level policy experience without concrete examples of coalition-building and implementation

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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