UNFPA Deputy Representative, Democratic Republic of Congo, ICS-12 (P-5)

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 1837

POST TYPE: Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) *

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Africa Regional Office

BACKGROUND.

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 Programme Coordinator and the IOM in operations management.

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 will assist the Representative in the management of the decentralized offices in the humanitarian and development context. The Deputy Representative will also supervise Country Office staff as assigned by the Representative.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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, and to advance communication and advocacy agenda in focus areas.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results, including quality assurance, programme implementation and fund management, policy guidance, oversight and application. • Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in French to foster engaged partnerships at a high level of representation and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country. • Fluency in English is required. • Field experience, particularly in country office management, national coordination mechanisms across various sectors, UN Reform and joint programming involving multiple donors and partners, humanitarian settings, are strong assets.

Required Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Values/Guiding Principles; • Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; • Working in Teams; • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; • Communication; • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda • Results based programme development and management • Leveraging the resources of partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Job knowledge / technical expertise

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, 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.

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/vacancy.htm

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.

*No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5

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