Deputy Representative: Population & SRHR Leadership

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,028,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UNFPA Deputy Representative role focused on leading the country programme, strengthening national capacity for ICPD and SDG implementation, and mobilizing resources. You will oversee day-to-day operations, build alliances with governments, UN partners and civil society, and ensure delivery of high-impact results.

The position emphasizes accountability, strategic leadership and the ability to navigate a changing development and funding landscape in the United Arab Emirates.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, development, economics).
• Experience leading complex development programmes with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong skills in advocacy, stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of the country programme in collaboration with the Representative.
• Strengthen national capacity to implement ICPD Programme of Action and SDGs.
• Drive external relations, partnerships and resource mobilization for programme results.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Partnership development

Advocacy

UN coordination

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

UNFPA Deputy Representative role focused on leading the country programme, strengthening national capacity for ICPD and SDG implementation, and mobilizing resources. You will oversee day-to-day operations, build alliances with governments, UN partners and civil society, and ensure delivery of high-impact results.

The position emphasizes accountability, strategic leadership and the ability to navigate a changing development and funding landscape in the United Arab Emirates.