VACANCY NO.: Job ID 1881
CLOSING DATE: 27 December 2011 (5.00 p.m. New York time)
POST TITLE: Chief, Liaison Office, Ethiopia
CATEGORY: ICS-13 (equivalent to P-6)
POST NUMBER: 27783 *
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable) 1/
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Africa Regional Office
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING:
Under the supervision of the Director, Africa Regional Office, the Chief of the UNFPA Liaison Office in Addis Ababa is also Representative at the African Union Commission (AUC) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
JOB PURPOSE:
The Chief of the UNFPA Liaison Office in Addis Ababa will proactively engage with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to advance collaboration with UNFPA on issues of common interest, including but not limited to the youth agenda and sexual and reproductive health. S/he will ensure constant and senior level interface with high level missions, ambassadors and highest level political officials in Addis Ababa and for African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Representation a) Represent UNFPA in the events and activities of the African Union (AU), its constituent organs, and the UNECA, as appropriate; b) Interact with AU, UNECA and their organs, including the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the Pan African Parliament, to position UNFPA positively and proactively, especially regarding ICPD and related issues; c) Serve as the link to UNFPA on communication regarding the AU and UNECA, especially the activities and initiatives that will have an impact on possible AU-UNFPA and UNECA-UNFPA cooperation; d) Facilitate visits by UNFPA’s Executive and Africa Regional Directors and other senior officials to Addis Ababa and other venues for AU and UNECA meetings and events; e) Enhance HQ and Africa Region advocacy efforts by tailoring information and media outreach to the representatives accredited to the AU and for their countries’ and organizations’ collaboration with UNFPA; f) Interface regularly with the Africa Regional Office and when directed, represent UNFPA at regional and sub-regional ministerial convergences and expert group meetings with the view to promoting the integration of population related issues into Africa’s development debates; g) Participate in panel discussions, and high-level consultative meetings on AU’s strategies; h) Prepare draft speeches and talking points for the Regional Director or the Executive Director and deliver statements/messages in their absence when directed to do so; i) Provide briefings for UNFPA senior official on AUC and UNECA; conversely, brief the AUC and UNECA and their related organs on UNFPA and its key programmes as relevant.
Partnership strengthening and Policy Dialogue a) Enhance HQ and Africa Region advocacy efforts by tailoring information and media outreach to the representatives accredited to the AU and option for their country’s collaboration with UNFPA; b) Maintain and enhance partnership with AU Commissioners, Department Directors, African Ambassadors accredited to the AU, UNECA and heads of regional institutions based in Addis Ababa, executive directors of Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs), NEPAD Secretariat, and heads of UN agencies convening the NEPAD Cluster groups; c) Interface with and actively engage African Union Commissioners, RECs, Pan African Parliament and sub-regional institutions in policy dialogue and advocate for mainstreaming key tenets of the ICPD Programme of Action (including, the integration of RH in HIV/AIDS interventions); in their policy frameworks, programmes and action plans that would be approved at continental and sub-regional levels; d) Take a pro-active role in building strategic alliances with International NGOs and the Media working with the AUC.
Programme management and Coordination a) Identify and select viable entry points that could strengthen the capacity of the AUC, UNECA and the RECs in programmes and thematic activities of importance to UNFPA; b) Participate in the UN Cluster Group meetings and ensure the multi-dimensional aspect of population is taken into account in cluster discussions, actions and recommendations; c) Closely collaborate with Regional Office and Sub-Regional Office Technical Advisors and Country Offices in coordinating the provision of technical assistance to the AU Commission and the Regional Economic Communities. Provide substantive inputs into documentation prepared by consultants.
Office Management a) Guide and coach staff, as well as guide consultants’ work; b) Contribute to the UN Secretary-General’s report on progress on UN contribution to the AUC and NEPAD programmes and information to the Africa Regional Director and HQ.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Values/Guiding Principles • Performance management • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment • Working in teams • Communicating information and ideas/Knowledge Sharing • Self-management/Emotional intelligence and Conflict Management/Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements • Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Creating visibility for the organization • Global leadership and advocacy for ICPD goals • Organizational Awareness • Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field. • 15 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development of which at least 8 years in the field of population and development at the international level; • Job knowledge and technical expertise –up-to-date knowledge of issues of population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender, and their place in the development agenda; • Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results; • Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in English; knowledge of French is an asset; • Strong interest in development work, especially in the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations; and • Field experience is essential.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits. 1/ No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5.
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
*This is a project-funded post.
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