Title: Assistant Representative, (FSM) Federated States of Micronesia
Call to Action
● Can you lead and manage teams effectively?
● Do you have a keen eye for detail and can you ensure high quality and accuracy of work?
● Can you multi-task, prioritize and manage programme outcomes?
If so, this might be the job for you.
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 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 Assistant Representative will contribute to the management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender. Working to advance the ICPD policy agenda in a politically sensitive environment, you will respond to changing priorities of Governments. Promoting partnership and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies and civil society will be key to your role. S/he will coordinate technical advisers and contribute to UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives. Reporting to the UNFPA Director Pacific, the Assistant Representative will act on their behalf as required.
Qualification and Experience:
Your Education
Ø An advanced degree (Masters) in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related discipline.
Your Experience
Ø Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in the field of development and population activities, including programme designing, appraisal and management.
Ø Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities.
Ø Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
Ø Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with UNFPA’s agenda, policies and procedures, is highly desirable;
Find out more and apply by clicking “Apply Now’’ at https://bit.ly/3Ds8XK8 where full details of the position is available.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 31st December 2021
