National Position: Head of Office, FTA, NOD, Caracas, Venezuela

National Position: Head of Office, FTA, NOD, Caracas, VenezuelaFecha límite: 05 de Agosto de 2024Esta posición es para Nacionales de Venezuela o quienes tengan permiso de trabajo en Venezuela.The Position:The Head of Office leads the country team in the development and management of the Country Programme including Humanitarian activities in support of efforts to achieve UNFPA’s transformative results and the ICPD PoA, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNFPA´s goals in the Humanitarian Response Plan. S/he reports to the non-resident Country Director, who provides overall vision, strategic guidance, support and oversight for the implementation of UNFPA programmes in the country. Additionally, as a member of the UN Country Team (UNCT), the Head of Office has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator (RC) to whom s/he periodically reports on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and other inter-agency agreements of the UNCT.You will report directly to the Deputy Regional Director.How you can make a difference:UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025) reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.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 that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.Job Purpose:The Head of Office is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of UNFPA activities, and maintains overall accountability for the achievement of UNFPA strategic results in the country. S/he actively supports the Resident Coordinator/UN Country Team and Humanitarian Coordinator/Humanitarian Country Team and strategically positions UNFPA’s work within the context of the UNSDCF development and implementation, which should inform the UNCT activities and composition, and the specific focus of the UNFPA country programme. S/he is responsible for establishing a dialogue, promoting partnerships and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, UN system, multi/bilateral agencies, civil society, private-sector and other stakeholders in the country to develop and implement programmes that respond to national priorities and efforts to advance the ICPD Programme of Action and in support of the SDGs achievement. The Head of Office manages a team of technical, programme and operations personnel supporting country programme implementation, managing and leveraging resources for the achievement of high-quality results. S/he is accountable for ensuring a respectful, non-discriminatory, and nurturing working environment for all staff and personnel.REQUERIMIENTOSYou would be responsible for:Programme leadership, planning and management.External relationships and resource mobilization.Leading and managing the country team.Under the Country Director guidance: Adopted the Triple Nexus Approach.Qualifications and Experience:Education:Advanced degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender Studies, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.Knowledge and Experience:At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of international development, preferably in the area of population and/or Reproductive Health, including programme design, and management. 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 written and oral communication skills to represent the organization and foster high-level strategic partnerships. Experience in high-level advocacy and policy dialogue, as well as Resource Mobilization and Partnership development. Ability to effectively influence partners to engage with UNFPA’s mandate. Interest in leading change in achieving national results towards the ICPD PoA and the Sustainable Development Goals.Languages:Fluency (spoken, read and written) in English and Spanish required. Knowledge of French or Portuguese is considered an asset.Required Competencies:Values:Exemplifying integrity, demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change.Functional Competencies:Advocacy / Advancing a policy-orientated 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.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.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, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.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. 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.Disclaimer:Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.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.
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