Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean Office Leader
hace 4 días
**United Nations Population Fund Career Opportunity**
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking a highly skilled Regional Director to lead our efforts in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our regional strategy and overseeing our programs and operations.
**Job Purpose**
The Regional Director will be responsible for ensuring that the Regional Office fulfills its overall terms of reference through leading the strategic positioning of UNFPA in the region, bringing a regional perspective to bear on all aspects of UNFPA's work, advocating at the high policy level for political and financial support for the ICPD goals, and overseeing policy support and operations to ensure the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of integrated programme and technical support in the region.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Strategic Direction, Planning, and Management:
- Provide continuous feedback and advice to the Office of the Executive Director on political, economic, and social trends and perspectives in the region;
- Advocate for the ICPD agenda in SDG / UN programming in the region;
- Represent UNFPA and provide the Fund's regional perspective in regional, international, UNSDG, and other initiatives and events;
- Initiate opportunities for South-South collaboration, especially for programme and technical support to countries in the region;
- Programme Support and Representation:
- Act as the principal adviser on regional issues to the senior management of UNFPA;
- Ensure that the Regional Office provides high-quality, integrated programme and technical support in response to the needs of country offices and country programmes;
- Direct and ensure that the Regional Office provides timely and adequate response and support to countries undergoing humanitarian crises;
- Programme Oversight and Results Management:
- Oversee implementation of the regional and country programmes, ensuring that they reflect country and regional priorities;
- Establish and oversee processes for the incorporation of evaluation results in new and updated programme and operational guidance for the region;
- Operational Leadership and Resource Management:
- Assume overall accountability for the management and work of the Regional Office;
- Propose and secure annual allocations for the Regional Office, the regional programme, and country programmes, and ensure the efficient and effective use of such resources in compliance with UNFPA financial rules, regulations, and procedures;
**Required Qualifications and Experience**
- An advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or other related fields;
- Over 15 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development, of which 10 years were in the field of population and development at the international level;
- A deep understanding of the political, social, and economic landscape of Latin America and the Caribbean;
- A strong track record of leadership in development programmes;
- A proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a diverse team of programme specialists to achieve demonstrable results;
- An extensive network within the development community;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, with knowledge of French and/or Portuguese being an asset;
**Benefits and Opportunities**
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive remuneration package, including a net salary, health insurance, and other benefits. They will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
**How to Apply**
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a difference in the lives of millions, please submit your application via the official website of the United Nations Population Fund.
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