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Job Purpose

The UNFPA / Government of The Gambia 8th Country Programme focuses on two outcomes: (i) Sexual and Reproductive Health and (ii) Adolescents and Youth. To support the implementation of the programme and quality delivery, the UNFPA Country Office is seeking an Assistant Representative.        

Under the guidance of the Representative, the Assistant Representative has a dual role. S/he is the primary implementer of the Country Programme CP), playing a leadership role with a programme team in the Country Office. Additionally, the Assistant Representative doubles as the Programme Specialist on Population and Development and substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, demographic dividend, reproductive health and gender. Acting as an analyst/advisor, the Assistant Representative proactively provides the Representative with information on achievement of results in the implementation of UNFPA programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years professional experience preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English.

Computer skills:

• Proficiency in current office software applications.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit UNFPA, the Gambia website: http://gambia.unfpa.org/en/vacancies and its social media sites for downloadable templates. Please submit your application electronically to the dedicated email vacancy.gambia@unfpa.org in the following format: cover letter, completed and signed UN Personal History Form P.11 (CV outlining academic and professional experience) addressed to:

The Chief of Operations

UNFPA, the Gambia

UN House

5 Kofi Annan Street

Cape Point, Bakau

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