Deputy Representative, Harare, Zimbabwe, P4

Overview

The Deputy Representative plays a leading role in the formulation and delivery of the UNFPA country programme and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Country Office. The role involves supervising Country Office staff as assigned by the Representative.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and address implications of national trends on UNFPA work.
• Consult with Government, civil society and other relevant stakeholders on national priorities.
• Recommend areas of assistance based on continuous review and analysis of demographic and socio-economic data and national population policies.
• Provide inputs to the RO based on country specificities for the development of the global/regional strategic plan.
• Assess additional resource requirements for the Country Programme.
• Ensure continuous feedback to the RO on programme, technical and operational policy, regulations, procedures etc.
• Develop and manage the Country Programme focused on SRH&R with enablers of gender equality and population dynamics.
• Facilitate the implementation of UNFPA guidelines, policies, standards, tools and systems.
• Oversee and direct technical assistance to partners and stakeholders.
• Catalyze the expansion of the range of UNFPA deliverables and originate new project portfolios.
• Develop new programme options and project models.
• Devolve authority for portfolio management to project and national staff.
• Establish quality standards for programme development and delivery.
• Oversee the design, implementation and performance of monitoring and evaluation related programmes and strategic interventions.
• Prepare programme and financial progress reports and feedback to donors.
• Take the lead in promoting knowledge sharing.
• Oversee the formulation and execution of responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian emergencies.
• Implement strategy for capacity building at the country level.
• Create an enabling environment for the implementation of the ICPD agenda.
• Provide technical, material, financial and political support to strengthen national capacity on thematic programmes.
• Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives.
• Advocate for ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies.
• Promote South-South cooperation for the achievement of ICPD goals.
• Pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships.
• Maintain a continuous flow of information with government and donors.
• Advocate for organizational goals in population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender.
• Participate in the UN Common Country Assessment and the UN Development Assistance Framework exercises.
• Participate in the sector-wide approach (SWAP) activities in the health sector.
• Support the UNFPA Representative in overall accountability for the management and work of the Country Office.
• Participate in the formulation of the annual work plans and monitor their day-to-day implementation.
• Propose and secure annual allocations for the country programme, and ensure the efficient and effective use of such resources.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy for the country.
• Mobilize additional financial resources for the country.
• Support the Representative in the management of human and financial resources.
• Supervise international and national programme staff.
• Participate directly in achieving staff accountability, learning and career management.
• Develop and guide an integrated and systems approach to the work of the Country Office.
• Communicate standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Coordinate the provision of administrative services with service providers.
• Provide counseling and support to JPOs on work, training and career issues.
• Develop and manage UNFPA’s internship and young professional programme.
• Advise on and support the establishment of a CO security strategy and plan.
• Ensure an ethics-based approach to management of all human and financial resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Experience

7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, including programme designing, appraising 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. Field experience is a strong asset.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree or Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related fields.

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