United Nations Population Fund Deputy Representative Jobs in Uganda

United Nations Population Fund Deputy Representative Jobs in Uganda;The Deputy Representative plays a leading role in the design and delivery of the UNFPA Country Programme.

The role ensures day‑to‑day operations of the Country Office, supervises assigned staff, and builds alliances with governments, UN agencies, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the ICPD Programme of Action and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

Develop, manage, and monitor the Country Programme in line with the strategic plan

Assess national trends and expand UNFPA’s portfolio in mandate areas

Establish quality standards for project development and delivery

Oversee monitoring and evaluation, ensuring lessons learned are incorporated

Ensure UNFPA mandate areas are reflected in humanitarian preparedness and response plans

National Capacity Development

Develop strategies to strengthen national capacity for ICPD commitments

Promote research and academic institutions to produce and use demographic data

Support health system strengthening for universal access to SRHR

Articulate strategies for rights‑based policies and laws

Foster knowledge sharing and innovative thinking

Partnership & Advocacy

Build collaborative relationships with Government partners

Advocate for ICPD agenda inclusion in national policies and UN frameworks

Liaise with donors and development partners to mobilize resources

Support communication and visibility for UNFPA’s mandate and donors

Management of Resources

Support Representative in managing Country Office work plans and budgets

Provide staff direction, motivation, and career development

Ensure transparent leadership and performance appraisal

Support humanitarian preparedness actions and staff safety compliance

Qualifications

Education

Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, Development, Economics, Public Administration, or related

field

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in public administration and international development, including 8 years in population and development, SRHR, or humanitarian work at international level

Experience in programme design, advocacy, policy dialogue, and team leadership

Field experience essential; humanitarian context experience an asset

Languages

Fluency in English required; working knowledge of another UN language desirable

Competencies

Values

Integrity • Commitment to UNFPA • Cultural Diversity • Embracing Change

Core Competencies

Achieving Results • Accountability • Professional Expertise • Analytical Thinking • Teamwork

Managerial Competencies

Strategic Focus • Partner Engagement • Empowering People • Decision‑Making

UN Leadership Characteristics

Norm‑based • Principled • Inclusive • Accountable • Transformational • Collaborative

Compensation & Benefits

Attractive remuneration package including competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable.

Work Environment

UNFPA promotes gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work‑life balance.

We encourage applications from women, LGBTQIA+ community members, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Population Fund Deputy Representative Jobs in Uganda

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