The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency working to ensure a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA works across more than 150 countries and territories to advance gender equality, expand access to reproductive health services, and protect the rights of women, girls, and young people. Its work focuses on ensuring dignity, choice, and access to essential health services for all people, especially the most vulnerable.

Our Mission

UNFPA’s mission is to deliver a world where:

• Every pregnancy is wanted
• Every childbirth is safe
• Every young person’s potential is fulfilled

This mission guides all programmes, partnerships, and humanitarian interventions globally, with a strong focus on rights-based development and equality.

What We Do

UNFPA focuses on three transformative goals:

1. Ending preventable maternal deaths

We strengthen health systems, support skilled birth attendance, and improve access to maternal healthcare services.

2. Ending unmet need for family planning

We expand access to modern contraception, reproductive health education, and youth-friendly services.

3. Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices

We work to eliminate violence against women and girls, child marriage, and female genital mutilation.

UNFPA also supports governments with population data, censuses, and development planning to guide evidence-based policies.

UNFPA in Ghana

In Ghana, UNFPA works closely with government institutions, civil society, and development partners to:

• Improve maternal and reproductive health services
• Promote adolescent and youth empowerment
• Support gender equality and women’s rights
• Strengthen data systems for national planning
• Prevent gender-based violence and harmful practices

The Ghana Country Office contributes to national development priorities and supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Core Values

• Human rights and dignity
• Equality and inclusion
• Accountability and transparency
• Innovation and evidence-based action
• Partnership and collaboration

Work Environment

UNFPA offers a multicultural and mission-driven workplace where staff contribute to global development impact. Employees work in collaboration with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and communities.

The organization promotes:

• Diversity and equal opportunity
• Professional growth and capacity building
• Ethical conduct and accountability
• Innovation in development programming

Career Opportunities

UNFPA recruits professionals across multiple technical and operational fields, including:

• Public health & reproductive health
• Gender equality & human rights
• Population data & demographic analysis
• Programme management & development
• Communications & advocacy
• Humanitarian response & crisis support
• Monitoring, evaluation & research
• Finance, procurement & operations

Opportunities include:

• International staff positions
• National professional officer roles
• Consultancies
• Internships
• Junior Professional Officer (JPO) assignments

Available job vacancies at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are published on GhanaCareers.com. Job seekers are encouraged to check back regularly for new openings.

Company Information

• Name: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
• Type: United Nations Agency
• Headquarters: New York City, USA
• Established: 1969
• Presence: 150+ countries and territories
• Parent Organization: United Nations
• Sector: International Development | Health | Gender Equality | Human Rights
• Email: hq@unfpa.org