Joint Deputy Regional Representative (Programme and Operations) of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF, P-5, Cabo Verde

In Cabo Verde, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF work together in one Joint Office, are represented by one Joint Country Representative who is accredited on behalf of the three agencies and have one Common Country Program Document (CCPD). Under the supervision and guidance of the Resident Representative of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF, the Deputy Resident Representative covers a broad range of issues from programme formulation to delivery and monitoring of programme and operations of the Joint Office in Cabo Verde, representation of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF with the Government of Cabo Verde and in the UN Country Team (UNCT), as well as formulation and delivery of joint programmes and partnerships building. The Deputy Resident Representative supports the Resident Representative in positioning UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF as strategic partners for sustainable development within the Agenda 2030 framework. The Deputy Resident Representative ensures that the UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF programme and services are consistent with the national development priorities of the host country government, and supportive of the UN’s development efforts in the country in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF) and CCPD.

In Cabo Verde, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF work together in one Joint Office, are represented by one Joint Country Representative who is accredited on behalf of the three agencies and have one Common Country Program Document (CCPD). Under the supervision and guidance of the Resident Representative of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF, the Deputy Resident Representative covers a broad range of issues from programme formulation to delivery and monitoring of programme and operations of the Joint Office in Cabo Verde, representation of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF with the Government of Cabo Verde and in the UN Country Team (UNCT), as well as formulation and delivery of joint programmes and partnerships building. The Deputy Resident Representative supports the Resident Representative in positioning UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF as strategic partners for sustainable development within the Agenda 2030 framework. The Deputy Resident Representative ensures that the UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF programme and services are consistent with the national development priorities of the host country government, and supportive of the UN’s development efforts in the country in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF) and CCPD.

How can you make a difference?

The Deputy Resident Representative represents UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF when requested by the Resident Representative. The Deputy Resident Representative serves as Officer-in-Charge, as needed.

The Deputy Resident Representative is responsible for supervision of Joint Office staff under his/her direct supervision, promotes a work environment in the Joint Office that is conducive to innovation and engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders and ensures cross-unit cooperation, coordination, teamwork, inclusion and the empowerment of staff and of counterparts. The Deputy Resident Representative ensures a client-oriented approach and consistency with UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF rules and regulations and good management practice. All managerial/leadership functions are performed in line with the established UN and UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF management norms, rules and regulations, and, as UNDP manages the Joint Office operational platform, in conformity with UNDP’s internal accountability framework for senior managers which emphasizes, inter alia, the highest standards of ethics, integrity and accountability in the personal and professional domains.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Resident Representative, the Deputy Resident Representative is responsible for coordinating and advising on the formulation, delivery and monitoring of the UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF Common Country Programme.

Under the supervision of the Resident Representative, the Deputy Resident Representative is responsible for: Office management, financial resources management, human resources management, procurement and general administration, ICT, audit, and risk management. 

The Deputy Resident Representative ensures support to common services, and services to other agencies and the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) and ensures UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF safety and security compliance.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise and manage the Joint UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF Office staff under his/her direct supervision.

For more information, click here:  JD - Joint Deputy Country Representative_Cabo Verde.pdf

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

The following minimum requirements:

Education:

• Master's degree in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies, business administration or a related area.

Work Experience:

• At least 10 years of substantive experience and results in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting; working with national, regional and international entities. 3 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity.
• Excellent knowledge of Operations functional areas is required.
• Required to have passed the UNICEF SSRRE, UNDP RR/DRR or UNFPA Representative Assessment.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.

The following desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Language: French and/or a working knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (3)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)
• Works Collaboratively with others (3)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (3)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNDP

Core Competencies 

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Level 6: Exercises stakeholder-centered design approaches for office / programme / division

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 6: Ensures teams are resourced for success  and empowered to deliver

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Level 6: Guides substantive specialists / teams and expands credibility and innovation capacity

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 6: Creates confidence among stakeholders by delivering authoritative positions, compelling analysis, and contextual acumen

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Level 6: Accepts accountability for the outcomes of programme delivery and facilitates improvement and innovation in the delivery of products and services

Technical/Functional Competencies

Advocacy

Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise

Representation

Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise

Resource Mobilization

Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise

Substantive Positioning of UNDP/UNICEF/UNFPA

Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise

SDG Champion

Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise

Knowledge Management

Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise

UNFPA

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:

• Advocacy
• Building Strategic Partnerships
• Representation
• Resource Mobilization
• Substantive Positioning of UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA
• SDG Champion
• Knowledge Management

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus;
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders;
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance;
• Making decisions and exercising judgment.

UN Leadership Characteristics:

• Norm-based - grounded in UN norms and standards
• Principled - defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear or favour
• Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
• Accountable
• Multi-dimensional
• Transformational
• Collaborative
• Self-applied - modelled in our own behaviour