Deputy Representative, Ukraine, P5

The Position:

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. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Organizational Setting:

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 SDGs, thus ensuring national ownership.   They are 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
   

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

A. Programme Leadership

• 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.  Partnership and Advocacy

• 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.  Management of resources

• 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 DCS 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 in corporate systems (ie. Quantum, Quantum Plus and similar);
• 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.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Representative 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.
 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, including programme designing, appraising and management;
• Experience from a humanitarian or crisis context is required.
• 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; 
   

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required.  Another UN language such as French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian is an advantage.

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.

Functional Competencies:

• Organizational Leadership and direction
• Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes in the country
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness
• Strengthening  the programme and technical capacity of country offices
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
   

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus;
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders;
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance;
• Making decisions and exercising judgment.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary  plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other  benefits. 

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.