UNFPA Deputy Representative P5 Job Kampala Uganda

Contexte

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting experienced international development professionals to apply for the position of Deputy Representative (P5) based in Kampala, Uganda. This is a full-time, fixed-term international role with an initial one-year contract and the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal leadership role in designing and delivering Uganda’s UNFPA Country Programme while strengthening partnerships with government institutions, donors, civil society, academia, and the private sector. The position supports the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026–2029, with a strong focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, maternal health, youth empowerment, and humanitarian response.

The Deputy Representative serves as the second senior-most official within the UNFPA Uganda Country Office, working closely with the UNFPA Representative to lead strategic programme development and country operations. The role combines technical leadership, policy advocacy, programme management, partnership development, and resource mobilization. It also oversees the day-to-day management of the Country Office, ensuring high-quality programme implementation and effective supervision of assigned staff. This leadership position is ideal for professionals with substantial experience in population and development, humanitarian programming, public health, gender equality, or international development.

Missions et responsabilités

The Deputy Representative will provide strategic and operational leadership across four major areas:

• Programme Leadership : Lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Uganda’s Country Programme. Responsibilities include aligning programmes with national demographic priorities, strengthening humanitarian preparedness, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring results-based reporting across all UNFPA initiatives.
• National Capacity Development : Strengthen national institutions by supporting government agencies, research organizations, academic institutions, and civil society. Help build national capacity for evidence-based policymaking, demographic analysis, health systems strengthening, and rights-based development planning.
• Partnership Building and Advocacy : Engage extensively with government ministries, UN agencies, bilateral donors, development partners, media organizations, and the private sector. Advocate for the integration of the ICPD agenda into national policies while mobilizing resources and promoting UNFPA’s mandate through strategic communications and public engagement.
• Country Office Management : Supervise staff, support annual work planning, manage programme resources, strengthen organizational performance, promote staff development, and ensure compliance with UN security standards, including MOSS and MORSS requirements.

Profil recherché

Applicants must possess a postgraduate university degree in a relevant discipline, including:

• Public Health
• Medicine

Sociology

• Demography
• Gender Studies
• International Relations
• International Development
• Economics
• Public Administration
• Management
• Or another closely related field

Candidates should demonstrate strong technical expertise alongside strategic leadership capabilities within international development settings. Required experience includes:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration or international development.
• A minimum of 8 years of international field experience in population and development, sexual and reproductive health, or humanitarian programming.
• Proven experience in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong advocacy and policy dialogue experience at national and international levels.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex development programmes.
• Experience working in humanitarian or developing-country contexts, which is considered highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of another official United Nations language is considered an advantage.

Conditions et avantages

UNFPA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package for Professional (P5) positions. Benefits include:

• Competitive net international salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• UN pension and applicable allowances
• Paid leave and work-life balance provisions
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional UN benefits based on eligibility and duty station regulations

The organization also promotes a diverse, inclusive, and gender-equal workplace, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, indigenous communities, minority groups, and other underrepresented populations.

Dossier de candidature

A strong application should highlight:

• Leadership of large-scale national or regional development programmes.
• Resource mobilization and donor partnership achievements.
• Policy influence and government engagement experience.

Results in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, or humanitarian programming.

• Experience managing diverse multicultural teams and complex stakeholder relationships.

Applicants should tailor their CV and cover letter to reflect UNFPA’s competency framework, emphasizing strategic thinking, accountability, collaboration, and transformational leadership.

Comment postuler

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official UNFPA Careers Portal before the closing date.

• Procédure : Submit application through the official UNFPA Careers Portal.
• Date limite : 2 October 2026
• Lien : VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY