Un Women : Country Representative

United Nations Development Programme (Undp); Xico; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international development organization is seeking a Country Representative in Mexico to manage and lead the strategic planning and operational goals of the country program. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders and managing personnel effectively to advance gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in program management and a relevant degree, along with fluency in English and Spanish. This position offers a fixed-term appointment with a starting date aligned with international commitments.

Formación

• Experience in managing programs and teams within an international development context.
• Experience in gender equality initiatives and related frameworks.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the strategic country programme planning and development.
• Lead the design and implementation of strategic direction for the country.
• Provide substantive advice to senior management on regional strategy.
• Oversee the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports.
• Ensure effective workforce planning and recruitment.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Educación

Relevant degree in social sciences, development, or related field

Descripción del empleo

LOCATION

Mexico City, MEXICO

TYPE OF CONTRACT

FTA International

STARTING DATE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

29-Feb-24 (Midnight New York, USA)

POST LEVEL

P-5

DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT

1 year

TIME LEFT

21d 8h 54m

LANGUAGES REQUIRED

English Spanish

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 empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women's program in Mexico for

is grounded in international commitments and aligns with various frameworks and priorities, aiming to advance gender equality and empower women while addressing the unique needs and vulnerabilities of diverse groups in the country.

It is aligned with the Cooperation framework (UNSDCF)

and contributes to three priority areas : well-being and rights, economic transformation, and sustainable and inclusive peace.

The Strategic Note is aligned with the national priorities of the National Plan for Development protection and Social Inclusion, particularly focusing on gender equality and empowerment.

The program's strategic vision centers on achieving gender equality and women's empowerment in line with the

Agenda and SDGs.

It addresses four thematic areas with a Leaving none behind approached : governance and participation, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women's peace and security.

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.

Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).

The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member.

The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Mexico Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Mexico CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, Resident and / or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF;
• Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects;
• Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;
• Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design.

MANAGE THE MEXICO COUNTRY OFFICE

• Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;
• Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;
• 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.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• 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