The International Programme Coordinator leads a country team in implementing the Government-UNFPA country programme of cooperation. Reporting to the non-resident Country Director, who provides overall vision and strategic guidance, the International Programme Coordinator ensures transformative and relevant results in realizing ICPD PoA and contributing to Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Title: TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT-International Programme Coordinator, Thimpu, Bhutan Country Office, P-4
Job ID: 34237
Location: Asia and Pacific
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Background Information
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
Closing Date: 4 January 2021 (5 pm New York time)
Duty Station: Thimpu, Bhutan
Duration: 364 days (Temporary Appointment)
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's strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and to end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
The International Programme Coordinator is a principled leader with high ethical standards, who promotes and defends human rights in line with international norms and standards.
Job Purpose:
The International Programme Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of UNFPA activities, and acts under delegated authority from the non-resident Country Director who maintains an overall accountability for the achievement of UNFPA strategic results in the country.
S/he actively supports the RC/UNCT and strategically positions UNFPA's work within the context of the UNSDCF development and implementation, which should inform the UNCT activities and composition, and the specific focus of UNFPA country programme.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: International Development, International Relations, Public Policy Management, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Public Health, Sociology, Demography, Gender Studies, or other related field.
Knowledge and Experience
- 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of international development or public Policy Management, including programme design, and management.
- Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities.
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams of diverse cultural, religious or other diverse backgrounds, to achieve demonstrable results.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to represent the organization and foster high-level strategic partnerships, using diplomacy and tact.
- Experience in high-level advocacy and policy dialogue, as well as, Resource Mobilization and Partnership development
- Ability to effectively influence partners to engage with UNFPA's mandate.
- Interest in leading change, seeking opportunities for innovation, in achieving national results towards the ICPD PoA and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Required Competencies
Values:
Exemplifying integrity Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system Embracing diversity in all its forms 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 & Partnerships Delivering Results Based Programmes External & Internal relations & Advocacy for resource mobilization Leading Global Advocacy for organizational priorities Creating visibility for the organization Mobilizing Resources
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
Ideal UN Leadership Characteristics:
- Norm-based - grounded in UN norms and standards
- Principled - defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear or favour
- Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
- Accountable
- Multi-dimensional
- Transformational
- Collaborative
- Self-applied - modelled in our own behaviour
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
Disclaimer
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment.
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