Responsibilities

• You would be responsible for
  Programme Leadership:

  • Plays a leadership role within the sub-office, supervising the programme team assigned to the sub-office and inspiring them to translate the country programme goals into specific solutions and results.
  • Provides  technical oversight  and coordination for the effective management of all programme outputs including development and implementation of result-based work plans, project financial monitoring and budget management.
  • Facilitates the achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring programme monitoring and oversight. 
  • Introduces into the project formulation process the results of programme and project reviews and evaluations, best practices, as well as innovative strategies, approaches and policies. 
  • Promotes a results-based approach, integrating innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of projects. 
  • Proactively provides UNFPA Representative and country office leadership team with updates on financial resources, programmes implementation and results in Lagos state
  • Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning including testing, evaluating and documenting innovative strategies and best practices internal and external to UNFPA, and integrating these as appropriate.
  • Directly supervise and coach sub-office staff.

  Liaison and resource mobilization:

  • Contribute to resource mobilization by identifying potential donors, preparing proposals including identifying potential  co-financing resources for  the country programme, and supporting the government and other agencies in coordinating assistance for programmes.
  • Contribute to country office leadership team efforts to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies in  alignement with the UNFPS's donor relations goals.
  • Provides inputs and identifies opportunities to facilitate country office advocacy with the private sector  including contribution to sustainable development  financing models;
  • Contribute to building and cultivating strategic relationships with partners, government, private sector, individual donors and foundations to enhance  UNFPA Nigeria’s profile with corporate and High Net Worth Individuals
  • Advocating and promoting the digital fundraising strategy
  • Represent the organization at strategic partners, government, private sector and donor events at  State level

  Partnership and Advocacy:

  • Provides support to  the Representative to ensure  a harmonized and coordinated approach to UNFPA work with  UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and state’s national authorities through the establishment of a wider/appropriate consultation process to strengthen the links between states counterparts and UN Agencies, taking into consideration the DaO architecture where required.
  • Provides oversight and maintenance of the Due diligence process
  • Contribute to country office advocacy  for Demographic Dividend investments to sustain economic growth. 
  • Participate in  policy dialogue with  state governments, UN and other development partners to incorporate UNFPA’s priorities and agenda into national plans and strategies, and UN systems initiatives and development frameworks.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the programme.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.