Senior Regional Director of Population Development
hace 3 días
Job Summary:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Regional Director of Population Development to lead its efforts in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
About UNFPA:
UNFPA is a global development agency that works to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Our work focuses on three transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Regional Office, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's global vision and regional priorities.
- Develop and implement regional strategies, including capacity development, technical support delivery, and advocacy, to achieve UNFPA's goals in the region.
- Leverage resources from national governments and partners, building strategic alliances and partnerships to amplify UNFPA's impact.
- Advocate for the ICPD agenda in SDG/UN programming, promoting inter-agency coordination and consultative processes.
- Maintain relationships with other Regional Offices and HQ Divisions, ensuring inter-divisional collaboration and coordination.
- Establish and oversee processes for policy and procedure development, ensuring incorporation into country and regional operations.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or related fields.
- Over 15 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development, with at least 10 years in population and development at the international level.
- Strong track record of leadership in development programmes, with proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, with knowledge of French and/or Portuguese an asset.
- Field experience essential.
Benefits:
- A competitive net salary.
- Health insurance.
- Others benefits as applicable.
About the Job 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 encourage women to apply. Individuals from underrepresented groups are also encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will be granted a fixed-term appointment for five years, with the possibility of extension. Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance, and other administrative requirements.
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