Deputy Representative Programme, P-5, Freetown, Sierra Leone Fixed-Term #1657

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 18 Aug 2026 3 days left

Overview

The Deputy Representative serves as the principal adviser on the overall management of the Country Office, development of CO policies and strategies, and coordinating and managing all phases of the Country Office Programme. The role supports the Representative in leading and leveraging partnerships for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children, and is accountable for the delivery of timely, efficient and principled humanitarian programmes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support to the Representative on Managing the Country Office
  • CO Programme Planning and Development
  • Monitoring and Quality Control of Programmes
  • Representation, Alliance Building and UN System Coordination
  • Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships
  • Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
  • Security of Personnel, Programmes and Organizational Assets
Required Experience

A minimum of ten years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Experience in humanitarian settings is strongly desired. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Contract Duration
Fixed-Term
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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