Deputy Representative

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established to address population issues and reproductive health, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, with a mission to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The organization is committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on four interconnected outcomes: ending unmet need for family planning, preventing maternal deaths, eliminating gender-based violence, and adapting to demographic changes. UNFPA emphasizes the importance of ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, aiming to make a positive difference in the lives of millions, especially those furthest behind.

Job Overview:
The Deputy Representative plays a crucial role in the design and delivery of the UNFPA country programme. This position involves building alliances and partnerships with various stakeholders, including governments, UN agencies, civil society, and the private sector, to realize the 2030 Agenda. The Deputy Representative is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Country Office, supervising staff, and ensuring the effective development and management of the Country Programme of Cooperation. This role requires a strong focus on population and development issues, universal access to sexual and reproductive health, and the integration of these issues into the national development agenda. The Deputy Representative must engage with national counterparts, advocate for the programme's goals, and deliver effective programmes, particularly in emergency settings, to validate the organization's mandate and ensure high-quality results.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Representative will be responsible for several key areas: A. Programme Leadership - Develop, manage, and monitor the Country Programme in alignment with the strategic plan, assess national trends affecting UNFPA's work, and establish quality standards for project development. B. National Capacity Development - Implement strategies to enhance national capacity for ICPD commitments, promote health system strengthening, and engage in dialogue with national partners. C. Partnership and Advocacy - Build relationships with government partners, advocate for the ICPD agenda, represent UNFPA within the UN, and pursue resource mobilization opportunities. D. Management of Resources - Support the UNFPA Representative in managing the Country Office, formulate annual work plans, and facilitate capacity building of national staff. The Deputy Representative will also carry out any other duties as required by the Country Representative.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a postgraduate university degree in disciplines such as Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or related fields. They should have at least 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development, with a minimum of 8 years in population and development, sexual and reproductive health, or humanitarian contexts at the international level. Demonstrated ability to align programme objectives with national priorities, experience in advocacy and policy dialogue, and excellent media/communication skills are essential. Proven leadership skills and field experience, particularly in developing or humanitarian contexts, are also required.

Educational Background:
A postgraduate university degree in relevant fields such as Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or other related disciplines is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of population and development issues, as well as the principles of sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration and international development, with at least 8 years specifically in the fields of population and development, sexual and reproductive health, or humanitarian work at the international level. This experience should include programme design, appraisal, and management, as well as advocacy and policy dialogue at both national and international levels. Field experience is essential, and experience in a developing or humanitarian context is considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. A working knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable, as it enhances communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders and partners in the international development arena.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other applicable benefits. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all, regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity.