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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships with both public and private sectors for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children.
For the protracted humanitarian setting, the Deputy Representative is accountable for the delivery of timely, efficient and principled humanitarian programmes, in accordance with UNICEF global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action.
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Desired Candidate Profile
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.
- Work experience in as upper/middle income country environment experience as asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is an asset.
Desirables:
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- Top Management
- Senior Management
Keywords
- Deputy Representative Programme
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UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to an advocate The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a leader in the region for the rights of its children. Working closely with the Government of Jordan, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNICEF Jordan Country Office (JCO) aims to sustain results achieved for children to date, and strive to further improve policies, national institutions and programmes, for the well-being of children living in Jordan, in line with the Economic Modernization Vision PHONE_NUMBER). The programmes focus on improving the lives of the most vulnerable children in the Kingdom. The JCO seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated and proactive candidate for the Deputy Representative, Programme post. The efficient and effective support of the Deputy Representative to the successful development, planning and implementation of the country programme and achievement of concrete and sustainable results directly impacts on the establishment of a healthy and protective environment for the most vulnerable children in the country.