Key Functions and Accountabilities

• CO Programme planning and development
• Support to the Representative on managing the CO
• Monitoring and quality control of Programmes
• Representation, alliance building and UN System coordination
• Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: 

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of ten years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required.
• Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience in humanitarian settings is strongly desired.

Skills

• Negotiation skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Risk-taking ability
• Soft skills required in sensitive political settings
• Works well under pressure in high threat environments

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts

• CO Programme planning and development
• Support to the Representative on managing the CO
• Monitoring and quality control of Programmes
• Representation, alliance building and UN System coordination
• Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Negotiation skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Risk-taking ability
• Soft skills required in sensitive political settings
• Works well under pressure in high threat environments

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of ten years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required.
• Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience in humanitarian settings is strongly desired.