United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) · 6 hours ago
UNFPA Assistant Representative, NO-C (FTA), Chisinau
America, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking an Assistant Representative to establish and maintain collaborative relationships to facilitate program delivery aligned with the Country Programme. The role involves leadership in the development and implementation of UNFPA activities in population and development, youth empowerment, and gender issues.
CommunitiesHealth Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrates deep knowledge and mastery of the Country Programme Document (CPD), ensuring its consistent translation into annual workplans, programme integration, partnerships, and monitoring. Creates substantive knowledge of population and development, youth empowerment, reproductive health and rights, gender issues in the country, assesses technical assistance needs in these areas and advises Representative on suitability of programmes and projects to address identified priorities. Addresses policy issues and provides substantive inputs to policy dialogue and incorporation of these policies into national plans and strategies, and UN systems initiatives and development frameworks
Provides substantive leadership and inputs into the design and formulation of programmes and projects ensuring coherence with the approved Country Programme and strategic direction set by the Representative. As guided, supports the translation of UNFPA’s mandate and strategic priorities into local interventions aligned with Government strategic priorities and approved multi-year thematic area programmes. Introduces into the project formulation process the results of programme and project reviews and evaluations, best practices, as well as innovative strategies, approaches, and policies
Advises and reports on achievement of programme and project results, proactively measuring substantive progress and effective utilization of financial and human project resources using appropriate monitoring and measuring mechanisms and tools. Leads programme and project implementation, guiding and orienting executing agencies and project personnel, enforcing the established priorities, standards, timelines, and accountability mechanisms and introducing effective modalities and practices of implementation
Creates and documents knowledge by evaluating programmes, projects and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices and replicable strategies and approaches. Ensures that knowledge is institutionalized through formal established mechanisms and actively shares and applies this knowledge. Creates mechanisms to collect and share knowledge
Analyzes population and development, reproductive health and rights, gender and gender-based violence issues in the country to provide substantive inputs to institutional responses and advocacy strategies. Supports the advancement of UNFPA’s policy agenda through technical contributions to public information and advocacy initiatives, in line with the CPD and further guidance
Contributes to resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs, and contributing to project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms and providing information on progress of donor funded projects. Identifies opportunities for cost sharing and resource leverage in support of the Representative-led resource mobilization approach
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management, Social or other related field
At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with demonstrated experience in programme/ project design, appraisal, and management
Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams and partners to achieve demonstrable results
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to provide clear, evidence-based technical advice, support senior level engagement and maintain effective working relationships with peer government officials and partners in line with institutional guidance
Fluency in English and Romanian is required
Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant to Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian, or sign language is an asset
Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change
Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
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
Providing strategic focus
Engaging with internal/external partners and stakeholders
Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
Making decisions and exercising judgment
Benefits
Health insurance
Other benefits as applicable
Company
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abolade Sobola MSc., FCCA, ACA, CPFA
ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST
Arasu J.
Senior Programme Specialist - South South Cooperation/Partnerships
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