Deadline: 4 September 2015
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Regional Director.
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Regional Director will perform the following functions-
- Provide continuous feedback and advice to the Deputy Executive Director/Office of the Executive Director on political, economic and social trends and perspectives as well as humanitarian situations in the region;
- Provide a regional perspective for the formulation and updating of the UNFPA long term vision, strategic plans, and for the polices and strategies which support its operationalization;
- Lead the strategic positioning of UNFPA in the Region, and ensure the Regional Office contribution to the achievement of the UNFPA strategic Plan;
- In alignment with UNFPA Global Priorities, establish key actions for the work of the Regional Office and direct the development of the Regional Office Management Plan and of the Regional Programme;
- Establish modalities to ensure intra-divisional collaboration and coordination in the work of the Regional Office in coordination with other agencies as part of a Delivering as One approach;
- Establish and maintain working relationships with other Regional Offices and HQ Divisions to ensure inter-divisional collaboration and coordination;
- Ensure timely compliance with policies and procedures; programming tools and mechanisms; and sound business practices are incorporated into UNFPA country and regional operations;
- Direct and ensure that the Regional Office provides timely and adequate response and support to countries undergoing humanitarian crises;
- Assign responsibility and oversees the role of Deputy Regional Director in implementation of the regional and country programmes, ensuring that they reflect country and regional priorities;
- Oversee the process to ensure UNFPA contributions for UNDAF results.
- Assume overall accountability for the management and work of the Regional Office;
- Propose and secure annual allocations for the Regional office, the regional programme and country programmes, and ensure the efficient and effective use of such resources in compliance with UNFPA financial rules, regulations, and procedures;
- In alignment with the global mobilization strategy ensure the formulation and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy for the region, and mobilize, in coordination with DGM and DCS, additional financial resources for the region;
- 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;
- Support the establishment of a regional security strategy and plan in line with UN procedures and requirements;
- Ensure an ethics-based approach to management of all human and financial resources; and carry out any other duties as may be required by the Deputy Executive Director/Office of the Executive Director.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree or equivalent (preferably PhD) in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field;
- 15 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development of which 10 years in the field of population and development at the international level;
- Strong track record of leadership in development programmes;
- Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team of programme specialists to achieve demonstrable results;
- Significant strategic programme management and operational experience;
- Track record in transformational change;
- Track record in building effective alliances and networks;
- Field experience essential.
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of Arabic; working knowledge of French is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNFPA.
