Deputy Representative Programme, P-5, Ankara, Türkiye #87005

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 5,831,000 - 7,775,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Ankara invites applications for the Deputy Representative position at International P-5 level. The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative and serves as the principal adviser on country office management, policy development, and overall programme delivery from formulation to results.

The role requires strong leadership to coordinate across sectors, effective interaction with national partners and donors, and a commitment to UNICEF’s ethics

Job description

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Ankara International P-5, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks Chinese, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish

The Deputy Representative reports to the CO Representative for general supervision and direction. The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the CO, development of CO policies and strategies; and under delegated authority, for coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics, and integrity.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to protection

Türkiye is a strategically important upper middle income country at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with a population of more than 85 million people and a large child population. The country is forecast to graduate to High Income in 2028. While the country has made significant progress in expanding access to health, education, and social services, disparities persist among vulnerable groups, particularly children living in poverty, children with disabilities, migrants, refugees, and those affected by regional inequalities. UNICEF's work is closely aligned with national development priorities to strengthen equitable access to quality services and promote the rights and well-being of every child.

Türkiye also hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the