Deputy Country Representative

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Position Title: Deputy Country Representative
Location: Abuja
Country: Nigeria
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance the impact of gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The organization merges the resources and mandates of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. UN Women operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men in various sectors including development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization has a presence in multiple countries and employs a diverse workforce dedicated to advancing gender equality.

Job Overview:
The Deputy Country Representative is a senior management position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the UN Women Country Office in Nigeria. This role involves overseeing the implementation of the country programme, ensuring effective delivery of results in line with UN Women’s Strategic Plan. The incumbent will manage the programme team, provide strategic direction, and represent UN Women in various coordination efforts within the UN system. The position requires a strong focus on gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly in the context of Nigeria's complex humanitarian and security challenges. The Deputy Country Representative will also play a key role in resource mobilization and partnership development to support the organization's initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the programme team by overseeing the daily operations, finalizing annual work plans, and ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of programmes.
• Provide advisory support to the Country Representative on strategic areas and ensure compliance with programme monitoring and evaluation standards.
• Represent UN Women in UN system coordination efforts, ensuring collaboration and coherence among UN agencies.
• Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies and maintain relationships with government, partners, and stakeholders.
• Advocate for UN Women’s mission in various forums and develop public communication strategies.
• Facilitate knowledge management and capacity-building initiatives to enhance gender equality efforts.
• Manage personnel under supervision, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Perform additional duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in international development, public administration, public policy, or relevant social science fields. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP® is considered an advantage.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in relevant fields is required, with a first-level university degree acceptable if accompanied by additional qualifying experience. Certifications in project or programme management are beneficial.

Experience:
At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in development programmes with a focus on gender equality and women's empowerment is required. Experience within the UN system, particularly in developing countries, is desirable. Candidates should have experience leading and coaching staff in international settings and field-based experience working with multicultural teams.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and involves managing a team of 8 direct reports and 4 affiliate personnel. UN Women promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and adheres to a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.