Assistant Representative [National Post]

Please note that this vacancy is open only to nationals of Sri Lanka

Are you experienced in the field of development and population activities?
Are you a proven leader?

If so, this might be the position for you.

About Us

UNFPA, the United Nations Populations Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

How You Can Make a Difference

The UNFPA Country Office (CO) in Sri Lanka has been supporting the Government of Sri Lanka through its Country Programme (CP) in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights (SRHR), gender equality, youth empowerment and participation in peacebuilding, as well as data for development. In terms of modality of the support, the CO focuses on evidence-based policy advocacy as it is crucial in the middle income country context to assist in sound policy and decision making processes under the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals.

As Assistant Representative, you would have a dual role, as both the implementer of the CP and leader of a programme team. You would substantively contribute to the management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. Acting as an analyst/advisor, you would proactively provide the Representative with information on achievement of results in the implementation of UNFPA programmes.

You Possess

Your Education:

Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.

Your Knowledge and Experience:

5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, preferably in programme/project coordination, design, appraisal and management.
Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experiences in population data and/or SRHR are an advantage.
Proficiency in current office software applications