Deputy Representative
Quick answer
UNFPA is seeking a Deputy Representative to play a leading role in the design and delivery of the UNFPA country programme, focusing on building alliances with governments, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector. The position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
- Role
- Deputy Representative
- Organization
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location
- UNFPA Country Office (varies by country)
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Deputy Representative plays a leading role in the design and delivery of the UNFPA country programme, focusing on building alliances with governments, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector.
What you'll do
- Develop, manage and monitor the Country Programme
- Expand and diversify UNFPA’s portfolio in pursuit of strategic new programme options
- Build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with key Government partners
- Advocate for the inclusion of the ICPD agenda within national policies, plans and strategies
- Support the management of the Country Office including formulation of annual work plans
What it takes
- Postgraduate university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field
- 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development including programme designing, appraising and management; of which at least 5 years in the field of population and development, sexual and reproductive health or humanitarian at the international level
- Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities
- Experience at national and international level in advocacy and policy dialogue
- Excellent media/communication skills to foster engaged partnerships and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary, health insurance, other benefits as applicable
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
UNFPA Country Office (varies by country)
What is the compensation package like?
The position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include a postgraduate university degree in Public Health or related field, 7 years of experience in public administration and international development, and excellent communication skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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