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  • Posted: Aug 15, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    UNDP is the leading global development agency for transformational change. We help empower lives and build resilient nations so that they can withstand crisis and improve the quality of life for everyone. UNDP partners with people at all levels of society principally with the host Government, the UN System, Civil Society Organisations, Private Sector, Inter...
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    National Post: Assistant Representative

    Job description

    This post is open only to nationals of South Africa

    Position Summary

    The Assistant Representative advances the ICPD policy agenda in a politically progressive environment within an Upper Middle Income Country, responding appropriately to changing substantive priorities of the Government. The Assistant Representative facilitates and coordinates technical advisers and experts and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral agencies and civil society. S/he contributes to UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives.

    Requirements And Qualifications

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

    Knowledge And Experience

    • At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development and/or 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.
    • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and programme coordination.
    • Excellent communication skills, including oral and written English.
    • Proficiency in current office software applications.
    • Strong advocacy, negotiation and mediation skills.
    • Communications and media experience is desirable.
    • Familiarity with the UN system and/or experience of working with an international organization is an advantage.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Development Programme on www.impactpool.org to apply

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