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

hace 1 mes

Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela Ciudad del Saber A tiempo completo
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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Programme leadership, planning and management.
  • External relationships and resource mobilization.
  • Leading and managing the country team.
  • Adopting 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.

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.

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