S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA team in the development of innovative, relevant approaches for engagement on issues related to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender.

She/he provides leadership and guidance to the regional team of technical and programme staff and provides leadership to the Regional Office in the absence of the Regional Director.

The HIV/AIDS Branch Chief is the principal adviser in UNFPA providing authoritative advice and leadership for the positioning of UNFPA in HIV/AIDS within the context of the global development agenda.