Deputy Representative

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Deputy Representative plays the leading role in the formulation and delivery of the UNFPA country programme and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Country Office. The Deputy Representative also supervises Country Office staff and serves as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Representative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality development and delivery of integrated technical and programmatic support that meets country needs and achieve the ICPD goals and SDGs.
• Assess and address implications of national trends on UNFPA work in the country and consult with Government, civil society and other relevant stakeholders on national priorities.
• Recommend areas of assistance based on continuous review and analysis of demographic and socio-economic data and national population policies.
• Provide inputs to the Regional Office for development of global/regional strategic plans.
• Develop and manage the Country Programme focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights with enablers of gender equality and population dynamics.
• Facilitate implementation of UNFPA guidelines, policies, standards, tools and systems at country and sub-field office levels.
• Oversee and direct technical assistance to partners and stakeholders.
• Catalyze expansion of UNFPA deliverables and originate new project portfolios.
• Devolve authority for portfolio management to project and national staff and guide programme implementation with oversight.
• Establish quality standards for programme development and delivery in collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation and Population & Development specialists.
• Oversee design, implementation and performance of monitoring and evaluation related programmes and strategic interventions.
• Prepare programme and financial progress reports and feedback to donors.
• Promote knowledge sharing with country operations, partners and Regional Office.
• Oversee formulation and execution of responses to HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian emergencies.
• Implement strategy for capacity building at country level within global strategy context.
• Create enabling environment for ICPD agenda implementation.
• Provide technical, material, financial and political support to strengthen national capacity on thematic programmes.
• Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives.
• Advocate for ICPD agenda with national institutions and UN agencies.
• Promote South-South cooperation for ICPD goals achievement.
• Maintain continuous flow of information with government and donors.
• Participate in UN Common Country Assessment and UN Development Assistance Framework exercises.
• Support UNFPA Representative in overall accountability for management and work of Country Office.
• Participate in formulation and monitoring of annual work plans.
• Propose and secure annual allocations for country programme and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Assist in resource mobilization strategy and mobilize additional financial resources.
• Support management of human and financial resources ensuring accountability.
• Supervise international and national programme staff providing managerial direction and motivation.
• Participate in staff accountability, learning and career management.
• Develop and guide integrated and systems approach to Country Office work.
• Communicate performance standards and assign responsibilities for results.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working environment and strengthen team-building.
• Coordinate provision of administrative services with service providers.
• Provide counseling and support to JPOs and advise managers on JPO programme.
• Develop and manage UNFPA internship and young professional programme.
• Advise on and support establishment of CO security strategy and plan.
• Ensure ethics-based approach to management of human and financial resources.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by UNFPA Representative or Regional Management Team.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related fields.
• 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, including programme designing, appraising and management.
• Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in English to foster engaged partnerships at a high level of representation and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country.
• Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.
• Field experience is a strong asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
• Proficiency in current office software applications.

Skills

• Programme Design
• Programme Appraisal
• Programme Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Alignment
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Political Partnership Management
• Field Experience
• Office Software Proficiency
• High-Level Representation
• Population Development
• Public Health Expertise
• International Development
• Communications Skills

Languages

English