This position is open for Mongolian Nationals only

The position:

UNFPA 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.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

UNFPA Country Office (CO) in Mongolia is recruiting a qualified professional for a Liaison Officer’s position to support the implementation of the Integrated Support Programme for Women and Young People’s Health in Umnugobi Province, who will assist in regular and efficient communication and coordination between UNFPA CO, the Governor’s Office of Umnugobi province, the Gobi-Oyu Development Support Fund Secretariat, and other key partners at provincial and sub-provincial levels.

The Liaison Officer will report directly to the Programme Manager, work under overall guidance of the UNFPA Assistant Representative, and be responsible for liaising on the coordination of the Integrated Programme activities in Umnugobi province.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Baccalaureate degree in health, social sciences or public/business administration; and

Specific training or background in sexual and reproductive health and/or youth development and/or gender is an asset.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector;

Experience working with local authorities in Dalanzadgad, Umnugobi is an asset;

Proficiency in current office software applications;

Fluency in oral and written Mongolian, and proficiency in reading and speaking in English is an asset.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written Mongolian and proficiency in reading and speaking in English is an asset.