Considering the critical role of family well-being in national development, the Ministry of Women,Family and Community Development (MWFCD) developed the National Family Policy (NFP), also known as Dasar Keluarga Negara (DKN) in Malay, in 2010. This policy prioritises the perspective of the family in all socio-economic development efforts to produce a high-quality generation.

In line with this, the UNFPA Malaysia country office is looking to hire a National Family Policy Consultant to review the current initiatives, identify key issues and analyse the current state of family institutions. The ultimate goal is to produce an updated NFP and PANFP for 2026-2030 aligned with Core 1, MWCFD Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) in Chapter 6, Strategy G6: Strengthening Family Institutions.

How to apply: 

Interested individuals with the required qualifications and experience should submit their application to Shiau Yun Chong (shchong@unfpa.org) with the subject line “Application for National Family Policy Consultant”.

The application should include: 

• A cover letter indicating the candidate’s motivation for this consultancy as well as relevant expertise and experience; 
• An updated copy of the curriculum vitae (CV) and a duly completed P11 UN Personal History Form; 
• Names and contact information of three references; 
• A recent policy report or other type of writing sample in English (from a similar assignment) drafted by the candidate. 
• Availability and expected daily rate for consultancy services. 

The closing date for the submission of applications is 19 May 2024 at 2359 (+8 GMT). 

Only those candidates who meet all qualifications and experience will be contacted for further consideration. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.