Assistant Representative [National Post]

This post is open to only Lesotho Nationals

The Assistant Representative establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues and to facilitate programme delivery. S/he is the primary implementer of the Country Programme as well as playing a leadership role with a programme team in the country office. The assistant Representative substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. Acting as an analyst/advisor, the Assistant Representative proactively provides the Representative or Country Director with information on achievement of results in the implementation of UNFPA programmes.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:  Masters degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, preferably in programme/ project design, appraisal and management
• Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities and capacities
• Knowledge of relevant international and national policies, plans and programmes in the field of population and development, reproductive health and gender
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to foster engaged partnerships at a high level of representation and to maintain political partnerships.
• Proficiency in current office software applications
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and media skills
• Communications and media experience desirable
• Familiarity with the UN system and/or experience of working with an international organization is an advantage