Panama City, Panama
UNFPA in Panama City, Panama
Job Title: Special Assistant to Regional Director, LACRO, P-3
Job ID: 30803
Location: Latin America and Caribbean
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Rotation: This post is non-rotational.
Closing Date: 15 June 2020 (5 pm New York time)
Duration: One year (renewable)[i]
Duty Station: Panama City, Panama
[i] No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations
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Organizational Setting
The Special Assistant reports directly to the Regional Director (RD).; s/he works with both the RD and the Regional Deputy Director (RDD) by providing operational, planning, managerial, technical and coordination support to all aspects of the work of the Regional and Sub-regional Offices and outside the Region.
Job Purpose
The Special Assistant will provide operational support to the Director acting as a key interface with all units within and outside the Regional Office.
- coordination of Director’s participation in various fora
- backstopping of the Directorate
- knowledge management of the RO
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’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Co-ordinates the Director’s participation in UN reform, etc., prepares background papers/briefing documents for the Director; conducts research on organizational thematic areas and other topical issues for the Director and management; follows up on decisions related to UN reform regionalization and other key initiatives; and fields queries related to these issues.
- Backstops the Directorate, analyzes and appraises incoming documents; drafts statements, talking points and correspondence for the Director ensuring quality and relevance to subject and themes; coordinates preparation of the RO’s inputs to the annual and other reports.
- Assists the Director and his/her colleagues in coordinating the sharing of relevant information within the Regional Office; provides support to the overall office management and attends meetings and monitors the implementation of tasks assigned by the Director.
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- Liaises between his/her Regional Office and other offices of UNFPA and the UN system, to obtain relevant information and provides feedback and advice to the Director; monitors and follows up all of the Regional Office’s activities, as necessary.
- Undertakes any other tasks assigned by the Director.
Work Relations
External partners include other UN agencies, UN missions, donor and programme country representatives, Executive Board members; Universities, academic and research institutions, centers of excellence, think tanks, NGOs, and professional societies; private sector.
Internal partners include the all RO staff, including the Programme and technical team,; other Regional Offices Directors and staff, and, special assistants in other Divisions and offices.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced University degree (preferably an MBA) with specialization in management or a related subject in international development.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in developmental work
- Strong analytical ability and professional experience in policy development
Basic research skills and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods Strong writing and oral communication skills Good network within the academic and development community Field experience is a strong asset
Other Desirable Skills:
- Strong analytical capacity and professional experience in policy advice
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Good knowledge of UN reform and UNDG ExCom agencies
- Fully conversant with computer-related applications
- Familiarity with UN development programmes and working methods, particularly with UNFPA’S agenda, policies and programming procedures.
Languages:
Fluency in English; with good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish.
Required Competencies
Values:
Exemplifying integrity Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system Embracing diversity in all its forms Embracing change Core Competencies:Achieving Results Being Accountable Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen Thinking analytically and Strategically Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda Planning, Organizing and Multi- Tasking Managing Information and Workflow Creating Visibility for the Organization Delivering Result Based program Providing Conceptual Innovation to Support Program effectiveness
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
HOW TO APPLY:
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 at http://www.unfpa.org/employment.
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.
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