Country Representative

Closing date: Monday, 10 May 2021

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Additional Category: Management

Languages Required: English

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls.

The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results.

The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Bangladesh Country Office portfolio and for translating the UN Women\'s Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the strategic country programme planning and development

Develop and implement strategic direction of the country;
Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director...
Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director, and Senior Management on the regional strategy.
Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO.
Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to program planning and design.

2. Manage the Bangladesh Country Office

Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation.
Oversee and approve programme work plans
Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;
Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;
Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;
Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women\'s regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG).
Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful.

3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country Team

Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women\'s empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes.
Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations.
Actively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030
Ensure UN Women\'s active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on development
Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard
Participate in RC and UNCT members\' performance appraisal, as requested

4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies

Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;
Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials.
Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women\'s empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.

5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategies

Lead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;
Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;
Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.

6. Lead knowledge management, innovation, and capacity building

Manage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women\'s communication strategy;
Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the CO
Promote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;
Lead the production of knowledge products.

7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes, and organizational assets

Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.
Serve as a member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assets
Oversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements
Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training

Competencies

Core values:

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills
Excellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgrounds
Results-oriented; Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them
Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all
Leading, developing, and empowering people
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makers
Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women\'s empowerment in country
Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking
Strong knowledge of UN system
Ability to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the country
Excellent networking skills
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
Excellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Master\'s degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience

A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level,
Experience in gender and women\'s issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission;
Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams;
Experience in leading a team.

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