Representative, D-2, Kabul
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to save the lives of disadvantaged children, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone, never giving up on the commitment to children's rights.
Job Purpose
The Representative serves as the accredited representative of UNICEF in the country, reporting to the Regional Director. This role is responsible for establishing dialogue with the Government to develop the framework of cooperation and working collaboratively with national institutions, stakeholders, and partners to develop the Government-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation. This programme actively supports efforts to advance children’s rights as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, other international treaties, the SDGs, and UN intergovernmental bodies. The Representative leads and oversees various programme sectors and operations teams, ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework, upholding core values and fostering an inclusive working environment.
Responsibilities
The Representative is responsible for developing and planning the Country Programme, leading and managing the Country Office, and ensuring the monitoring and quality control of the Country Programme. This includes representation and external relations at global, regional, and national levels, and delivering high-quality results for children, even in complex operating environments. The role involves supporting the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team to advance the UN Cooperation Framework, leading resource mobilization efforts, and nurturing and strengthening partnerships. Additionally, the Representative leads innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building initiatives, while also ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of staff, programmes, and organizational assets.
Work Experience
Not specified.
Skills
Country Programme Development, Office Management, Programme Monitoring, Quality Control, Representation, External Relations, Results Delivery, UN Cooperation Framework Support, Resource Mobilization, Partnership Management, Innovation, Knowledge Management