Application Deadline: 4 Feb 2013
UNICEF is inviting fresh application from all the deserving candidates for the post of Regional Director, D-2, in its Regional Office for West and Central Africa in Dakar, Senegal. The Regional Director will be responsible for advising and assisting the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Directors on matters relating to global policy formulation and implementation under the broad policy guidelines. Fluency in English and French is must.
Purpose:
The Regional Director is accountable for the overall success of the UNICEF-assisted programs of cooperation in the region.
The Regional Director advises and assists the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Directors on matters relating to global policy formulation and implementation under the broad policy guidelines. Represents the Executive Director vis-a-vis institutions of a regional character within and outside the United Nations system.
The Regional Director provides oversight for UNICEF’s work and management in the region, providing direction, leadership and guidance to country offices to ensure the achievement of organizational mission, strategy, goals and objectives.
Qualification and Experience:
- Advanced university degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Information, Media, Communication, HR, Financial Management, Business or Public Administration, or other relevant disciplines to UNICEF’s work.
- Fifteen years of professional work experience with increasing responsibility in formulation of policy in international or national administration; experience in external aid administration desirable; twelve years of working experience in developing countries.
- Experience as a UNICEF Representative highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in humanitarian emergencies and experience working in insecure environments highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of international relations, international technical cooperation programs, program administration, and project management in the UN context.
- Good knowledge of current trends, issues, program modality, policies, principles, and practices of the technical cooperation activities related to UNICEF’s work.
- Thorough understanding of UNICEF program policies, goals and strategies, guidelines and approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate a clear vision for children in the region and to communicate it effectively both within and outside the UN system.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large and complex teams in difficult environments.
- Demonstrated ability in public relations and to enhance UNICEF’s image with the public and governments in the region.
- Demonstrated ability to network and build alliances with relevant regional stakeholders including regional and national institutions, governments, donors, NGOs, civil society, and mass media in order to advance the cause for children in West and Central Africa.
- Thorough knowledge of UNICEF’s financial regulations, rules and fundraising strategy.
- Expertise to develop, cultivate and manage effective HR and work environment.
- Blend of experience in headquarters, regional and field postings an asset.
- Fluency in English and French.
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