The Assistant Representative leads the programme team, inspiring it to translate the organisational, regional and country goals into specific solutions and results.

DMS requires the engagement of 3 (three) consultants to: (i) allow completion of activities reflected in UNFPA's Internal Control Framework (ICF) 2017 project plan, including those related to the implementation of a more effective fraud risk management process, and (ii) support the performance of certain recurring Headquarters internal control functions. Completion of these activities is critical to address expectations and requirements of the UNFPA Executive Board and of the different internal and external oversight bodies.

The Global Programming System (GPS) is UNFPA’s electronic workplan management tool, part of UNFPA’s ERP system (Atlas). GPS II provides the functionality used by UNFPA Implementing Partners (IPs) to submit Funding Authorization and Certificate of Expenditure (FACE) form to request cash advances; report on their use; request the reimbursement of expenses; and make direct payments to vendors; for programme implementation purposes. GPS II is being launched in phases throughout 2017, by geographic region.

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 post at this level is located in a highly complex operating environment.