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The Position:
The Policy and Advocacy Specialist position is with UNFPA Berlin Representation Office (BRO) which is part of the HQ-based Division for External Relations (DER). The Berlin Representation Office will serve to liaise and advocate with key partners including governments / Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFAs), Parliamentarians (MPs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector, academia, media, and citizens in Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and potentially the Central European Member States (Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland) for the purpose of continued and increased political and financial support to UNFPA and the UNFPA mandate. The Chief is also responsible for supporting the relationship with Austria, Lichtenstein and potentially the Central European Member States (Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland).
The position of Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Berlin Representation Office will report to the Chief, Berlin Representation Office.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Berlin Representation Office, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist is responsible for providing strategic guidance, oversight, and support to position, advocate, and fundraise for UNFPA in Germany and other countries of coverage. The Policy and Advocacy Specialist is responsible for proactively initiating policy, advocacy, and awareness raising outreach in Germany and other countries of coverage targeted at decision-makers and key partners; for expanding and deepening strategic partnerships; and for ensuring that UNFPA is an active, engaged, and responsive partner vis-à-vis both existing key partners and potential new partners.
You would be responsible for:
Advocacy for UNFPA mission and mandate
Outreach and communication
Media collaboration
Coordination
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, public health, international relations or other related disciplines is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
Languages:
Fluency in English and German (both oral and written) is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
Core Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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