Representative, D-2, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Re-advertisement)

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 16 Jun 2026 15 days left

Overview

The Representative serves as the accredited representative of UNICEF in the country, responsible for establishing cooperation frameworks and leading the Country Office to achieve results for children's rights.


Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and planning the Country Programme
  • Leading and managing the Country Office
  • Monitoring and quality control of the Country Programme
  • Representation and external relations at global/regional and national level
  • Delivering high quality results for children, including in a complex operating environment
  • Support to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team to advance the UN Cooperation Framework
  • Leading resource mobilization efforts and nurturing and strengthening partnerships
  • Leading innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
  • Safety, security and well-being of staff, programmes and organizational assets
Required Experience

A minimum of fifteen (15) years professional development experience that combines intellectual and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required. Prior experience as a Representative/Head of Office is a requirement. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Qualifications

An Advanced University Degree in social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development or other related fields, is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.
Remuneration
Not specified
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