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We are pleased to re-announce the
following vacancy
VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2516
CLOSING DATE: 29 April 2014 (5.00 p.m.
New York time)
POST TITLE: UNFPA Deputy
Representative
CATEGORY: ICS-12 (equivalent to P-5)
POST NUMBER: 26844
DUTY STATION: New Delhi, India
POST TYPE: Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable)[1]
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Asia and the
Pacific Region
Organizational Setting
Under the
direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Deputy Representative plays
the leading role in the formulation and delivery of the UNFPA country programme
and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Country Office. Deputy
Representative posts at this level are typically found in country offices
categorized as having (1) a highly complex operating environment, (2) important
programme/political partnership engagement and/or (3) regional representation.
The Deputy Representative will also supervise Country Office staff as assigned
by the Representative.
Job Purpose
In close
collaboration with the UNFPA Representative,
the UNFPA Deputy Representative
plays a leading role in strengthening the Country’s capacity to implement the
ICPD Programme of Action within the context of its national development efforts
for the achievement of the MDGs, thus ensuring national ownership. S/He is
primarily responsible for the formulation and delivery of the UNFPA Country
programme, projecting the programme of the organization, promoting at the
national level the goals of the programme and ensuring the integration of
issues of population, sexual and reproductive health, and gender in the broader
development agenda. The Deputy Representative plays a leadership role also
within the UNFPA country team,
providing an example of creative programme development and sharing knowledge
and insights with staff to facilitate broad country programme management. Key activities include:
Programme
Leadership
National
Capacity Development
Partnerships
and Advocacy
Resource
Management
The Deputy Representative serves as OIC in
absence of the UNFPA Representative;
s/he serves on the Country Management Team, with the OM or other senior staff
in operations management.
Major Activities/Expected Results
3. Major Activities/Expected Results
A. Programme Leadership – Ensures
quality development and delivery of integrated technical and programmatic
support that meets country needs and achieve the ICPD goals and MDGs:
• Assess and
address implications of national trends on UNFPA work in the country;
• Consult
with Government, civil society and other relevant stakeholders on national
priorities;
• Recommend
areas of assistance on the basis of continuous review and analysis of
demographic and socio-economic data and national population policies in the
context of the formulation, implementation and monitoring of UNFPA supported
Country Programme;
• Provide
inputs to the RO based on country specificities for the development of the
global/regional strategic plan;
• Assess
additional resource requirements for the Country Programme;
• Ensure
continuous feedback to the RO/SRO on programme, technical and operational
policy, regulations, procedures etc. as well as lessons learned and import new
modalities or directions in thinking into the country office;
• Develop and
manage the Country Programme in line with the strategic plan, liaising with the
RO/SRO technical and programme teams;
• Implement
UNFPA guidelines, policies, standards, tools and systems at the CO level;
• Oversee and
direct technical assistance to partners and stakeholders in the country;
• Catalyze
the expansion of the range of UNFPA deliverables and originate new project
portfolios in UNFPA’s mandate area; develop new programme options and project
models in substantive areas;
• Devolve
authority for portfolio management to project and national staff facilitating
capacity building and guide programme implementation with solid, substantive
oversight and effective programme representation;
• Establish
quality standards for project development and delivery, in consultation with
the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor assigned to support the RO;
• Prepare
programme and financial progress reports and feedback to donors;
• Take the
lead in promoting knowledge sharing with the country operations, with partners
and with the Regional and/or Sub-Regional offices; and
• Depending
on the country of assignment, high priority may be placed on the formulation
and execution of responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian
emergencies.
B. National Capacity Development:
• Implement
strategy for capacity building at the country level, within the context of the
global strategy;
• Create an
enabling environment for the implementation of the ICPD agenda;
• Provide
technical, material, financial and political support to strengthen national
capacity on thematic programmes; and
•
Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity
development initiatives.
C. Partnerships and Advocacy –
Enhances the capacity of the country office to build reliable and sustainable
partnerships and advocate effectively:
• Advocate
for ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies represented at
the national level;
• Promote
South-South cooperation for the achievement of ICPD goals;
• Pursue
innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships;
• Maintain a
continuous flow of information with government and donors;
• Advocate
for organizational goals in population and development, sexual and reproductive
health, and gender with national counterparts and within the United Nations
system as part of coordinated development activities demonstrating empathy with
national perspectives and the capacity to align organizational goals with
national priorities;
• Participate
in the UN Common Country Assessment and the UN Development Assistance Framework
exercises in the country as part of broader UN Reform initiatives; and
• Participate
in the sector-wide approach (SWAP) activities in the health sector as
appropriate.
D. Resources Management – Ensures the
efficient and effective delivery of day-to-day management support to country
operations:
• Support the
UNFPA Representative in overall accountability for the management and work of
the Country Office;
• Participate
in the formulation of the annual work plans and monitor their day-to-day
implementation through consultations, correspondence and field visits;
• Propose and
secure annual allocations for the country programme, and ensure the efficient
and effective use of such resources in compliance with UNFPA financial rules,
regulations, and procedures;
• Assist in
the formulation and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy for the
country, and mobilize, in coordination with IERD and the RO, additional
financial resources for the country;
• Support the
Representative in the management of human and financial resources, with
particular attention to ensuring systems of accountability as per UNFPA
policies, rule and procedures;
• Supervise
international and national programme staff, providing them with managerial
direction and motivation;
• Participate
directly in achieving staff accountability, learning and career management within
the office;
• Develop and
guide an integrated and systems approach to the work of the Country Office;
• Communicate
standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results
according to the Country Office OMP and the PAD system;
• Establish
and maintain a harmonious working environment; seek to strengthen team-building
by encouraging active participation and interaction at all levels; foster staff
motivation, development and empowerment; and lead by example; Coordinate the
provision of administrative services with service providers;
• Provide
counseling and support to JPOs on work, training and career issues and advise
managers on all aspects of the JPO programme; and
• Develop and
manage UNFPA’s internship and young professional programme.
• Advise on
and support the establishment of a CO security strategy and plan in line with
UN procedures and requirements; and
• Ensure an
ethics-based approach to management of all human and financial resources.
E. Performs other job related duties
as assigned by the UNFPA Representative or Regional Management Team required to
ensure the success of the country programme.
Required Competencies:
Values:
•
Exemplifying integrity
•
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA
• and the UN
system
• Embracing
cultural diversity
• Embracing
change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving
results
• Being
accountable
• Developing
and applying professional
•
expertise/business acumen
• Thinking
analytically and strategically
• Working in
teams/managing ourselves and
• our
relationships
•
Communicating for impact
Managerial Competencies:
• Providing
strategic focus
• Engaging
internal/external partners and
•
stakeholders
• Leading,
developing and empowering people/
• creating a
culture of performance
• Making
decisions and exercising judgment
Required Skillset:
• Global
leadership and advocacy for ICPD goals
•
Organizational leadership and direction
• Ensuring
operational effectiveness and accountability for results
• External
and internal communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Job Requirements:
- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.
- 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, including programme designing, appraising and management.
- Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities.
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
- Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in English to foster engaged partnerships at a high level of representation and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country.
- Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations; and,
- Field experience is a strong asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
UNFPA provides a work environment that
reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity,
integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to
maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to
apply.
We offer an
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.
The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave,
health insurance and other benefits.
How to apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic
application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate
profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one
vacancy.
Download the
Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment
Please print
out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application
process.
Notice: There
is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application
process. UNFPA does not solicit or
screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on
the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
In accordance
with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the
international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a
country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such
status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can
be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who
have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be
granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related
categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional
category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please
understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance
in applying for any citizenship.
[1] No
expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
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