UNDP Deputy Representative Jobs 2022 – Zambia NGO Jobs. UNDP Zambia looking for “Deputy Representative”. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 19 July 2022.
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UNDP Deputy Representative Jobs 2022
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 01 July 2022 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Representative to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Deputy Representative |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 19 July 2022 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: In close collaboration with the UNFPA Representative, the UNFPA Deputy Representative plays a leading role in strengthening the Country’s capacity to implement the ICPD Programme of Action within the context of its national development efforts for the achievement of the SDGs, thus ensuring national ownership. S/He is primarily responsible for the formulation and delivery of the UNFPA Country programme, projecting the programme of the organization, promoting at the national level the goals of the programme and ensuring the integration of issues of population, sexual and reproductive health, and gender in the broader development agenda. The Deputy Representative plays a leadership role also within the UNFPA country team, providing an example of creative programme development and sharing knowledge and insights with staff to facilitate broad country programme management. Key activities include:
- Programme Leadership
- National Capacity Development
- Partnerships and Advocacy
- Resource Management
The Deputy Representative serves as OIC in absence of the UNFPA Representative; s/he serves on the Country Management Team, with the OM or other senior staff in operations management.
You would be responsible for:
- 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 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 focused on SRH&R with enablers of gender equality and population dynamics in line with the strategic plan, and liaising with the RO technical and programme teams;
- Facilitate the implementation of UNFPA guidelines, policies, standards, tools and systems at the CO and sub-field office levels;
- 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 programme development and delivery, in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Population & development specialists at country and regional offices.
- Provide lead oversight Oversee the design, implementation and performance of monitoring and evaluation related programmes and strategic interventions that advance data for development in the country.
- 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 Office; and
- Oversee the formulation and execution of responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian emergencies.
Qualification:
- 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.
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.
- Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in English to foster engaged partnerships at a high level of representation and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country.
- Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations; and,
- Field experience is a strong asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Deputy Representative Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 19 July 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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