CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Oct 2013

POST TITLE: Deputy Representative, Somalia

CATEGORY: ICS- 12 (P-5)

POST NUMBER: 33013

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DUTY STATION: Nairobi, Kenya until February 2014; thereafter post will move to Mogadishu, Somalia

DURATION: One year (renewable)

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Regional Office

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Deputy Representative plays the 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. Somalia is a highly complex operating environment, with important programme/political partnerships. The Deputy Representative will also supervise Country Office staff as assigned by the Representative.

See Annex on last page for detailed description

Under the supervision of the Representative, the Deputy Representative performs tasks in the following areas:

1. Programme Leadership – Ensures quality development and delivery of integrated technical and programmatic support that meets country needs and achieve the ICPD goals and MDGs:

• Assess and address implications of national trends on UNFPA work in the country;• Consult with Government, civil society and other relevant stakeholders on national priorities;• Recommend areas of assistance on the basis of continuous review and analysis of demographic and socio-economic data and national population policies in the context of the formulation, implementation and monitoring of UNFPA supported Country Programme; • 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/SRO on programme, technical and operational policy, regulations, procedures etc. as well as lessons learned and import new modalities or directions in thinking into the country office;• Develop and manage the Country Programme in line with the strategic plan, liaising with the RO/SRO technical and programme teams;• Implement UNFPA guidelines, policies, standards, tools and systems at the CO level;• Oversee and direct technical assistance to partners and stakeholders in the country;• Catalyze the expansion of the range of UNFPA deliverables and originate new project portfolios in UNFPA’s mandate area; develop new programme options and project models in substantive areas; • Devolve authority for portfolio management to project and national staff facilitating capacity building and guide programme implementation with solid, substantive oversight and effective programme representation;• Establish quality standards for project development and delivery, in consultation with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor assigned to support the RO; • Prepare programme and financial progress reports and feedback to donors;• Take the lead in promoting knowledge sharing with the country operations, with partners and with the Regional and/or Sub-Regional offices; and• Depending on the country of assignment, high priority may be placed on the formulation and execution of responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian emergencies.

1. National Capacity Development:

• Implement strategy for capacity building at the country level, within the context of the global strategy;• 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; and• Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives.

1. Partnerships and Advocacy – Enhances the capacity of the country office to build reliable and sustainable partnerships and advocate effectively:

• Advocate for ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies represented at the national level;• 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 with national counterparts and within the United Nations system as part of coordinated development activities demonstrating empathy with national perspectives and the capacity to align organizational goals with national priorities;• Participate in the UN Common Country Assessment and the UN Development Assistance Framework exercises in the country as part of broader UN Reform initiatives; and• Participate in the sector-wide approach (SWAP) activities in the health sector as appropriate.

1. Resources Management – Ensures the efficient and effective delivery of day-to-day management support to country operations:

• 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 through consultations, correspondence and field visits; • Propose and secure annual allocations for the country programme, and ensure the efficient and effective use of such resources in compliance with UNFPA financial rules, regulations, and procedures;• Assist in the formulation and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy for the country, and mobilize, in coordination with IERD and the RO, additional financial resources for the country; • Support the Representative in the management of human and financial resources, with particular attention to ensuring systems of accountability as per UNFPA policies, rule and procedures; • Supervise international and national programme staff, providing them with managerial direction and motivation; • Participate directly in achieving staff accountability, learning and career management within the office;• 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 according to the Country Office OMP and the PAD system;• Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment; seek to strengthen team-building by encouraging active participation and interaction at all levels; foster staff motivation, development and empowerment; and lead by example; Coordinate the provision of administrative services with service providers;• Provide counseling and support to JPOs on work, training and career issues and advise managers on all aspects of the JPO programme; and• Develop and manage UNFPA’s internship and young professional programme.• Advise on and support the establishment of a CO security strategy and plan in line with UN procedures and requirements; and• Ensure an ethics-based approach to management of all human and financial resources.

1. Performs other job related duties as assigned by the UNFPA Representative or Regional Management Team required to ensure the success of the country programme.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post-graduate university degree in any relevant field of social science, medicine, public health, or law.• Experience in situations of armed conflict and humanitarian response. Experience in a UN Agency or NGO working in such situations a particular asset.• 10 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. Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations; Field experience is a strong asset.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Required Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Values/Guiding Principles;• Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;• Working in Teams/Conflict Management;• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; • Communicating information and ideas;• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies • Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda - influencing the public policy agenda; demonstrate political/cultural acumen in proposing technically sound, evidence-based approaches and solutions;• Results based programme development and management - achieving results through programme design and innovative resourcing strategies; ensures the integration of UNFPA’s strategic concerns in interagency, other multilateral initiatives and multi-sectoral development frameworks such as PRSPs, SWSPs and MDGs;• Leveraging the resources of partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships - building strategic alliances; makes effective use of UNFPA’s resources and comparative advantage to strengthen alliances• Innovation and marketing of new approaches – fostering innovation in others; creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking;• Job knowledge / technical expertise – expert knowledge of own discipline; possesses expert knowledge of advanced concepts in primary discipline, a broad knowledge of related disciplines, as well as in depth knowledge of relevant organizational policies and procedures.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.