Vacancy @ UNFPA, NEPAL [Head of Provincial Office, DHANGADHI]
Job Description
The Position:
The Head of the Provincial Office (PO) plays a leadership role in projecting the priorities and mandate of the organization at the provincial and local level in development and humanitarian contexts. S/he ensures the effective management of UNFPA activities across result areas within the respective Province and priority Municipalities to accelerate achievement of the ICPD Programme of Action and Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA provincial and local staff to advance the UNFPA policy and programme results in collaboration with the UNFPA Country Office (CO) in Kathmandu. S/he effectively positions UNFPA to lead on issues of population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender equality in development and humanitarian contexts through policy advocacy efforts, ensuring coordinated engagement across the UN system with national counterparts and other development partners. S/he substantively contributes to the management, coordination and quality assurance of planning, implementation, monitoring and results reporting of UNFPA interventions in the province and priority Municipalities.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Head of the Provincial Office works closely with the Deputy Representative and Thematic Leads to contribute in expanding the range of UNFPA deliverables in the province and priority Municipalities, within the ICPD agenda, based on national, provincial and local level priorities and in collaboration with the key stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Advanced degree in Development Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Population Studies, or other related social science discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development management, including programme design, appraisal, budget management, and people skills;
- Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government counterparts, non-government organizations, UN agencies, private sector, development partners and community based organizations;
- Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of programme objectives to national priorities and capacities;
- Experience in programme management including experience in large multi-sectoral projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners;
- Strong track record of programme leadership, and proven ability to manage complex programmes and produce demonstrable results, with shared visions and goals;
- Understanding of human rights, gender equality and LNOB dimensions in programme design and implementation;
- Proven experience in coordinating/managing and motivating a multi-disciplinary team of staff, experts and consultants;
- Possess excellent interpersonal, negotiating, intercultural communication skills and political acumen;
- Demonstrated expertise in advocacy and policy dialogue is desirable;
- Field experience is highly desirable;
- Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Nepali is required. Working knowledge of another UN language an asset.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change,
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact,
Functional Competencies:
- Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Delivering results-based programme
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
Managerial Competencies:
- Providing strategic focus,
- Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
- Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
- Making decisions and exercising judgment
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.