Deputy Executive Director (Programme), Assistant Secretary General (ASG), Office of Executive Director

This post is non-rotational.

Duration: For this position, the initial appointment shall be for a fixed term of two years.

Grade: Assistant Secretary General (ASG)

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APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications should be submitted to the email address:

[email protected]

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Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director for Programme (“DED Programme”) is an Assistant Secretary General (“ASG”) role, and leads a team of nine Directors.

The DED Programme is responsible for leadership, management and communication of UNFPA’s programme work, and specifically for the direct supervision of the Programme and Technical Divisions, as well as for the six Regional Offices in Southern Africa, West and Central Africa, Asia-Pacific region, Arab States, Eastern and Central Europe and Latin America; as well as the Data for Development project. The post also has responsibilities for building and maintaining partnerships with UN and bilateral agencies and others on specific programme themes.

Education and Languages

An advanced University Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related discipline, with additional qualifications in business or public administration / management highly regarded.

Over 15 years of professional experience in increasingly responsible roles of which at least 7 years in managerial / leadership roles.

Excellent knowledge of English required; knowledge of other UN official languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, highly desirable.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

• As a global leadership role in one of the world’s leading development organizations, this role represents a truly exciting opportunity for a senior programme leader with extensive experience in public health from the public and/or international organization sectors. Specific knowledge of population and reproductive health issues would be highly desirable. Candidates should have significant international experience and insight, and the ability to build strong working relationships within an international/global operation. Extensive in-country experience is required.

• Candidates require experience managing a complex global portfolio of public health programs and program set-up, metrics and evaluation. He/she should have experience building and managing relationships with UN agencies, governments and other aid agencies. Candidates should have a good knowledge of the international development system and/or experience working for large, delivery-based aid agencies. Candidates will have successfully managed a significant budget and operating plan, and a multi-disciplinary team of experts across a variety of job functions.