UNFPA is seeking candidates for the post of State Head of Office for the location Patna. The State Head of Office ensures the effective management of UNFPA activities across result areas within the respective State to accelerate the achievement of the ICPD Programme of Action and Agenda 2030.
Job Description
You will lead the programme and operations staff members within Bihar and will collaborate with the Country Office management and technical staff. In close collaboration with the CO Programme technical Units and Operations Team, the State Head of Office substantively contributes to the management, coordination and quality assurance of planning, implementation, monitoring and results reporting of UNFPA interventions in the State.
Job Purpose
As a State Head of Office you will ensure the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, adolescents and youth empowerment, and gender equality, women empowerment, and gender-based violence, ensuring linkages with population dynamics in Bihar.
You’ll be Responsible for
- Programme Management and Coordination
- Policy Dialogue and Technical Support
- Advocacy, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- State Office Management & Leadership
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Advanced degree in public policy, international development, public health, population studies, Law and human rights, or other related social science disciplines.
Knowledge and Experience
- Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development management, including programme design, appraisal, budget management, and human resources management.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement development programme aligned to national/state priorities.
- Experience in networking, alliance building for advocacy, and coordination mechanisms.
- Strong track record of demonstrable development programme results.
- Understanding of and experience in mainstreaming human rights and gender equality dimensions into programme design and implementation.
- Proven experience in coordinating/managing and motivating a multi-disciplinary team of staff, experts and consultants.
- Political acumen; excellent interpersonal, negotiating, intercultural communication skills; ability to convey and motivate others towards a shared vision.
- Demonstrated expertise in advocacy and policy dialogue.
- Field experience is highly desirable; prior experience in multilateral agencies is an asset.
Languages
Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of Hindi and/or other local language is desirable. Other UN language(s) is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus, health insurance, pension and other benefits as applicable.
