Representative
Quick answer
UNFPA is seeking a Senior Representative to lead the Burundi Country team in developing and managing innovative programmes focused on population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and rights. The role involves strategic direction, resource mobilization, and advocacy for UNFPA’s mandate.
- Role
- Representative
- Organization
- UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)
- Location
- Burundi, Africa
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Representative leads complex business units and country offices’ teams in the design and implementation of population and development and sexual and reproductive health country programmes.
What you'll do
- Lead the positioning of UNFPA on strategic issues related to the ICPD Agenda
- Build institutional relationships with government counterparts and civil society
- Promote UNFPA's role in national development agendas
- Ensure policies, programming tools, state-of-the-art knowledge are incorporated into country programme delivery
- Manage international and national staff
- Drive resource mobilization and partnership strategies
What it takes
- Master’s degree/Advanced university degree in relevant field
- 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience
- Experience in public administration, international development, population and development, sexual and reproductive health
- Proven ability to lead teams to achieve high quality results
- Experience in advocacy and policy dialogue
- Fluency in English and French
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Burundi, Africa.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation includes a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable. However, specific details are not provided.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have a Master’s degree/Advanced university degree in relevant fields, 10 years of experience, and proven leadership skills.
How can I apply for the position?
Interested candidates should submit their applications through UNFPA's official recruitment portal. The application process may include background checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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