Head of Office, NOD, Djibouti CO
The Position:
The Head of Office leads a country team in the development and management of a Government-UNFPA country programme of cooperation in support of efforts to achieve UNFPA’s strategic plan goals and the ICPD PoA, contributing to Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). S/he reports to the Arab States Regional Office senior management, who provides overall vision, strategic guidance, support and oversight for the implementation of UNFPA programmes in the country.
Additionally, as a member of the UN Country Team (UNCT), the Head of Office has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator (RC) to whom s/he periodically reports on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and other inter-agency agreements of the UNCT.
The Regional Office senior management conducts the performance appraisal of the Head of the Office whilst seeking inputs from the RC on Head of Office’s contributions as a UNCT member.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands choices and possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), focuses on four interconnected outcomes: (a) accelerating progress on meeting the unmet need for family planning; (b) accelerating progress on ending preventable maternal deaths; (c) accelerating progress on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and (d) adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need staff who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Head of Office is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of UNFPA activities, and acts under delegated authority from the Regional Office senior management who maintains an overall accountability for the achievement of UNFPA strategic results in the country.
S/he actively supports the RC/UNCT and strategically positions UNFPA’s work within the context of the UNSDCF development and implementation, which should inform the UNCT activities and composition, and the specific focus of UNFPA country programme.
S/he is responsible for establishing a dialogue, promoting partnerships and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, UN system, multi/bilateral agencies, civil society, private-sector and other stakeholders in the country to develop and implement programmes that respond to national priorities and efforts to advance the ICPD Programme of Action and in support of the SDGs achievement.
In addition to his/her role as Head of Office, the incumbent will assume leadership of one of UNFPA’s core thematic areas (Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender Equality, or Population and Development), in line with corporate priorities and country context. The Head of Office will ensure strategic consolidation, positioning and scale-up of these achievements, while strengthening institutional capacities, partnerships and national ownership.
The Head of Office manages a team of technical, programme and operations personnel supporting country programme implementation, managing and leveraging resources for the achievement of high-quality results. S/he is accountable for ensuring a respectful, non-discriminatory, and nurturing working environment for all staff and personnel.
You would be responsible for:
A. Programme leadership, planning and management:
B. External relationships and resource mobilization:
C. Support to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team:
D. Leading and managing the country team:
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work 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 therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [link removed] to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
