The Position:
The Programme Adviser post is located in the Bangkok Regional Office of UNFPA and is under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and reports directly to the Deputy Regional Director. They are the coordinator of programme support functions in the Regional Office, responsible for ensuring that this support and guidance is provided to countries in an integrated and coordinated manner, and with a system strengthening approach which is fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy. They lead and guide the Programme Support Team in terms of strategic direction and day-to-day management.
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 (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
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 Programme Adviser supports the Deputy Regional Director in ensuring the provision of integrated technical and programme support to country programmes which are firmly placed in the context of: the ICPD Programme of Action; national development processes; the global development agenda; the achievement of the SDGs; and the process of UN reform.
Also, they ensure the coordination and integration of knowledge management; capacity building for technical and programme support; and synergy between regional programme and other activities at the country level; overseeing the development of regional strategies; and, advising on technical and programmatic priorities in the region. In all activities, they foster collaboration within the Regional Office, particularly amongst the team providing integrated programme and technical support to countries and with the team managing the regional programme; with the programme and technical staff in the Sub-Regional Offices; with the Programme Division, including the Regional Desk Adviser; and with other HQ Divisions, ensuring the timeliness, adequacy, relevance and quality of programming and technical support to countries.
You would be responsible for:
A. Integrated technical and programme support – Develop working mechanisms for team approach/integrated approach to ensure programmatic and technical coherence and effectiveness:
B. Capacity development – Enhances the empowerment / strength of staff and partners, including stakeholders, national institutions, and other implementing partners:
C. Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination
D. Carry out any other duties as may be requested by the Regional Director and the Deputy Regional Director.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced University Degree in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, management or other related fields.
Knowledge and Experience:
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
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-orientated agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Strategically positioning UNFPA programme
Providing a technical support system
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):
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.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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