Call for Sociodemographic Studies and Population Research in Argentina

Deadline: 12-Sep-2026

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Argentina is seeking a technically capable entity to provide specialized assistance for the design, development, and execution of sociodemographic studies that can support evidence-based public policies. The opportunity focuses on generating high-quality population and development evidence through quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research, with particular attention to gender, human rights, territorial equity, and intersectional approaches. The initial technical assistance will focus on two priority studies: an analysis of men’s reproductive decisions and masculinities in Argentina, and a comparative sociodemographic and territorial analysis of indigenous peoples using census microdata, with particular emphasis on women.

About the UNFPA Argentina Research Opportunity

The opportunity is being developed within the framework of the UNFPA Argentina Country Programme Document. The programme recognizes that reliable sociodemographic evidence is essential for governments, civil society, and decision-makers to design, implement, and evaluate effective public policies. Argentina’s population dynamics are changing significantly. These changes include declining and delayed fertility, evolving family and care structures, changing life courses, and persistent socioeconomic, gender, and ethno-racial inequalities. The technical assistance will therefore support ongoing analysis of these demographic and social changes and help translate research findings into practical policy recommendations. Main Objective The main objective is to provide specialized technical assistance for the design, development, and execution of research, sociodemographic studies, and analyses of population dynamics in Argentina. The research should contribute empirical evidence that can support policy formulation through: - Gender approaches. - Human rights approaches. - Intersectional analysis. - Territorial equity. - Analysis of population inequalities. - Evidence-based policy development. The overall approach follows the principle of “leaving no one behind.” Specific Objectives The technical assistance is expected to address several specific objectives.

These include:

- Generating qualitative and quantitative evidence on important population and development issues. - Designing and implementing sociodemographic studies. - Processing and analysing primary and secondary data. - Producing territorial, gender, age, and ethno-racial breakdowns. - Evaluating sociodemographic and equity conditions among priority and vulnerable populations. - Studying populations such as women, youth, and indigenous peoples. - Producing high-level technical reports. - Developing practical recommendations for public policy. - Designing accessible communication products. - Disseminating research findings to decision-makers, academia, and civil society. Research Context in Argentina The initiative responds to important demographic and social transformations in Argentina.

Contemporary population dynamics include:

- Declining fertility. - Delayed fertility. - Changes in family structures. - Changes in care structures. - Evolving life courses. - Persistent socioeconomic inequalities. - Gender inequalities. - Ethno-racial inequalities. - Territorial disparities. Continuous research and analytical monitoring are therefore needed to understand how these changes affect different population groups and territories. Research Methods The selected entity is expected to have the technical capacity to undertake different types of research.

The opportunity specifically covers:

- Quantitative studies. - Qualitative studies. - Mixed-method studies. - Primary data analysis. - Secondary data analysis. - Field research. - Sociodemographic analysis. - Population and development research. This methodological flexibility is important because the studies may require both statistical analysis and qualitative investigation of social behaviours, experiences, and inequalities.

Priority Study 1: Men’s Reproductive Decisions and Masculinities

The first priority product will examine men’s reproductive desires, uncertainties, and decisions in Argentina. The study will combine qualitative and quantitative analysis to better understand men’s reproductive decisions and the relationship between reproductive behaviour and masculinities. The research is expected to generate evidence that can contribute to a deeper understanding of population dynamics, gender relations, reproductive choices, and related policy issues.

Priority Study 2: Indigenous Peoples and Territorial Analysis

The second priority product will provide demographic foundations for a territorial reading of the indigenous or indigenous-descendant population in Argentina. The study will use census microdata to conduct comparative sociodemographic and territorial analysis. Particular emphasis will be placed on women within indigenous and indigenous-descendant populations. The analysis is intended to strengthen understanding of demographic and equity conditions across territories and provide evidence that can support more inclusive public policies. Focus on Women and Priority Populations Gender is a central component of the technical assistance. Research may include detailed analysis of populations such as: - Women. - Youth. - Indigenous peoples. - Indigenous-descendant populations. - Other priority or vulnerable groups. The use of gender, age, territorial, and ethno-racial disaggregation will help identify differences that may otherwise remain hidden in aggregated population statistics. Territorial Equity Territorial equity is another key principle of the opportunity. Research should consider how demographic and socioeconomic conditions differ between territories and how these differences affect access to opportunities, services, rights, and development. Territorial analysis will therefore be integrated into relevant research products rather than treating Arg