Background

The UNFPA Representative plays the leading role in projecting the priorities and mandate of the organization at the national and/or area level.  Through compelling advocacy and thought leadership, the Representative effectively positions UNFPA to be the visible centre of excellence engaging in innovation and culturally sensitive approaches to issues of population and development, sexual and reproductive health, youth development, and gender equity.The Representative provides leadership for the work of UNFPA in the country of assignment and is accountable for the UNFPA Country programme and operations in the country

Key Responsibilities: 

• Representation and partnership building
• Strategic direction, planning and management
• Programme leadership, oversight and coordination
• South-south collaboration,resource mobilization

Education: 

•  Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Political science, Sociology, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, and Management, Public health or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 15 years of increasingly relevant responsible professional experience in public administration and international development of which at least 10 years in the field of population and development at the international level;
• Job knowledge and technical expertise; up-to-date knowledge of issues of population and development and the human rights related to    these issues, as well as their place in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
• Demonstrably strong experience in policy dialogue and advocacy, as well as in the provision of policy advisory services;
• Proven strong political acumen and ability to negotiate and influence;
• Proven track record in resource mobilization, partnership building and maintaining partnership networks;
• Previous country experiences working in international development is essential;
• Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and in and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

"APPLICATION PROCESS"

Expressions of interest together with a full CV (MS Word format) and supporting statement should be directed in confidence to Ms. Naomi McAdam at: nmcadam@sri-executive.com. Please do not use the " APPLY" button below for submission of your application.