UNDP/ UNFPA ASSISTANT REPRESENTATIVE

Background

Under the overall guidance of the UNRC and the direct supervision of the Country Director the Assistant Representative has a dual role. He/she is the primary implementer of the Country Programme as well as playing a leadership role with a programme team in the country office. The Assistant Representative substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. Acting as an analyst/advisor, the Assistant Representative proactively provides the Country Director with information on achievement of results in the implementation of UNFPA programmes. The Assistant Representative establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues and to facilitate programme delivery. He/she must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to advance the ICPD policy agenda. The Assistant Representative acts on behalf of the Representative/Country Director in his or her absence.

Required Skills and Experience

     - Academic Requirements: A minimum of a Master's degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field;
     - Experience: A minimum of 7 years professional experience, preferably in programme/project management/leadership in the public or
       private sector;
     - Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and Macedonian, knowledge of other languages practiced in Macedonia is an asset
     - Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications

Duties and Responsibilities

     - Creates substantive knowledge of population and development, reproductive health and gender issues in the country, assesses technical
       assistance needs in these areas and advises on the suitability of programmes and projects to meet these needs.
     - Provides substantive leadership and inputs into the design and formulation of programmes and projects translating UNFPA's mandate
       and strategic priorities into local interventions
     - Advises and reports on achievement of programme and project results
     - Coordinates closely between EECARO, Country Director and UNFPA Representative to ensure that UNFPA speaks with one voice and
       delivers consistently on its message
     - Creates and documents knowledge by evaluating programmes, projects and ongoing experience
     - Analyzes population and development, reproductive health and gender issues in the country
     - Actively contributes to the resource mobilization strategy

Deadline: 11 November 2011

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