Organizational Setting and Reporting

In Somalia, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is an integral component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), supporting mandate delivery through provision of strategic advice to the Government of Somalia and explosive ordnance threat mitigation support to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and to the Somali Security Forces (SSF). This position is located in the UNSOS based in Mogadishu. The Chief of Branch of the Mine Action Programme reports to the Director Mission Support (DMS) with an additional reporting line to the Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and to the UNMAS Director.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following duties:

•  Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Mine Action Service under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Mine Action Service, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and cooordinates work in the different areas both within the Programme and with National institutions, United Nation country team and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.
•  Leads and develops the Mine Action programme strategy and work plan; determines priorities and resource allocation for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery and ensures the structure and budget are fit for purpose and delivers value for money; develops and maintains a resource mobilization strategy as required.
•  Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of Mine Action inputs into budget/substantive and performance reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, the General Assembly and other policy making organs, as appropriate. Advises on mandate changes in the area of mine action, aligned to national and regional political and security developments and trends.
•  Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Mine Action programme, including preparation and review of budgets and cash flows, review and approval of draft reports and documents, oversight and monitoring of the performance of the implementing partners, staff performance (PAS) and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
•  Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
•  Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Mine Action Programme and across organizational boundaries.
•  Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues on Mine Action. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
•  Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on Mine Action issues, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
•  Represents the mission and/or UNMAS at international, regional or national meetings.
•  Performs other related work as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, political studies, international relations, law, management, social sciences or related area. A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of programme and project management is required. A minimum of ten years of experience in the management of programmes and projects in the areas of mine action, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, security sector reform, stabilization, humanitarian or emergency responses is required. A minimum of five years of experience in a senior advisory and/or managerial role in a conflict or post-conflict setting in the United Nations or similar international organization is required. At least two years experience in managing a mine action field programme is required. Experience managing large teams is required. Experience in resource mobilization is desirable. Direct experience engaging with senior government officials in a complex humanitarian or peacekeeping setting is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. There are no additional desirable languages specified. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

Required Languages

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce and based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The Field Security Assistants report to the Chief Security Officer through the Head of the Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Field Security Assistants will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Provide general administrative support services in order to assist the Fire Safety / Security Officers fulfil their duties vis-a-vis staff members and their dependents. 2. Assist with data consolidation and dissemination of relevant security information required for the analysis of the security situation by the Chief Security Officer and Head of the Unit. 3. Assist the Fire Safety and Security Officers with the preparation of any security related documents including Security Plans, Area Security Risk Management (SRM), regular reports and any other reports related to the security section activities as well as providing administrative assistance. 4. Draft correspondence and maintains records for the Unit’s Training Courses delivered to security and field mission’s personnel. 5. Provide support during the implementation of the Security Plan under the directions of the Chief Security Officer and Head of the Unit. 6. Assist in reviewing the logistics requirements and other related actions required for the preparation of training courses, drills and other security exercises. 7. Assist Chief Security Officer and Head of the Unit on monitoring the implementation of security policies and procedures. 8. Provide support in organizing and conducting security awareness and preparedness activities, and provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members, as well as conducting security briefings, as required. 9. When and if required, prepare security presentations for the Chief Security Officer and the Security Officers. 10. Conduct regular fire safety inspections of premises to ensure compliance with UN Fire Safety Guidelines and report any fire safety issues to the Fire Safety Officer. 11. Test, clean, inspect and maintain fire and rescue equipment to UNSOS standards, record findings and report any shortcomings or defects. 12. Under the direction of the Fire Safety Officer, respond to scenes of fire or rescue incidents and carry out operations as directed. 13. Perform any other task given by the Chief Security Officer and Head of the Unit.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Valid driver’s license is required. Certificates in advance driving / armored vehicle driving is desirable Certificate in specialized security training / courses is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in Security or related areas such as Police and Military experience is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Working experience as operational Firefighter and Rescue is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is funded for an initial period of one year. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to United Nations staff rule 4.4. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. Local laws governing employment for non-nationals will be observed by the United Nations. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfill the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up-to-date. This information is the basis for the Hiring Manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Representative, D-1, Mogadishu, Somalia (FTA)

Mogadiscio, Somalia

Job Info

Job Identification 27568

• •  Posting Date 07/02/2025, 11:49 AM
  •  Apply Before 08/09/2025, 08:59 PM
  •  Job Schedule Full time
  •  Locations Mogadiscio, Somalia
  •  Grade D1
  •  Vacancy Type Fixed Term
  •  Rotational/Non Rotational Rotational
  •  Contract Duration 1 Year with Possibility for extension
  •  Education & Work Experience Master’s Degree – 15 year(s) experience
  •  Required Languages English
  •  Desired Languages Arabic
  •  Vacancy Timeline 5 Weeks

Job Description

The Position:

The Representative leads a country office team in the design and implementation of a population and development and sexual and reproductive health country programme. Through alliances and partnerships with governments, UN and bilateral agencies, development partners, civil society, academia and the private sector, the programme aims to realize the 2030 Agenda in order to make a positive difference in the lives of millions of people; especially those furthest behind.

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:

We need visionary leaders who stand up for the values inherent in the UN Charter: peace, justice, respect, human rights, tolerance and solidarity; who are able to maneuver complex political settings including humanitarian and emergency; who can leverage multi- stakeholder partnerships and coalitions; who think creatively, innovatively and connect cross-pillars of evidence, knowledge and experience; and who consistently seek greater system-wide solutions that reach beyond individual entities and interests.

Under the guidance of the Regional Director for the Arab States, you will lead a Country team in the development and management of an innovative Country Programme of Cooperation focused on population and development and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including maternal health, family planning, gender, and adolescent and youth empowerment.

You are accountable for the effective implementation of the Country Programme, playing the lead role in promoting the mandate of the organization, and ensuring the integration of issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the broader national development agenda. Through engagement with national counterparts, UN Country Teams, compelling advocacy, and delivery of effective programmes, including in emergency settings, you serve on the frontline of the organization, validating both the mandate of the organization and its ability to deliver high quality support and results. Your ultimate accountability is to the people that you serve; the most vulnerable, excluded, or marginalized and for the causes that you serve; human rights, sustainable development and humanitarian relief.

You would be responsible for:

Strategic direction, planning and management

Positioning UNFPA’s mandated areas in all UN strategic frameworks (political, humanitarian, development) strategically.

• •  Lead the positioning of UNFPA on strategic issues in the country on the basis of global, regional and national policies and strategies
  •  Build institutional relationships with government counterparts, civil society, the private sector, the UN community, other international/national organizations, academia and bilaterals that galvanize support for UNFPA’s mandate
  •  Promote UNFPA’s role in the national development agenda, and in the changing aid environmen
  •  Establish priorities for the work of the Country Office in line with regional and global UNFPA corporate priorities
  •  Ensure that policies, programming tools, state-of-the-art knowledge and sound business practices are incorporated into UNFPA country operations
  •  Lead and coordinate the development of a strategic plan for UNFPA’s humanitarian and preparedness actions in-country

Management of resources

Manage international and national staff providing them with direction and motivation; fostering empowerment, learning and career management

•  Demonstrate performance appraisal and transparent leadership approaches that support a culture of growth and development, where good performance is incentivized and underperformers are held to account
•  Attract and retain the highest calibre of staff for the Country Office
•  Set standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results according to the Country Office Strategic Information System
•  Drive the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive resource mobilization and partnership strategy including donor relations and effective mobilisation of funds; securing and efficiently using mobilised funds and assigned budget allocations for the country programme
•  Ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of staff by driving compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS)
•  Engage with the country and regional level security mechanisms to ensure staff duty of care in an enabling environment is promoted.

Programme leadership and representation

Advise senior management of UNFPA on country level issues

• •  Provide leadership in the development and execution of the organization’s country level policy dialogue and programme, including delivery of technical assistance for capacity development and for humanitarian situations
  •  Engage national counterparts through effective advocacy on UNFPA’s agenda; build support for programme objectives and create awareness of the role of ICPD issues in the overall development agenda and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

• •  Drive UNFPA accountability for the UN Flash Appeal/ Humanitarian Response plan and contribute actively to the achievement of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) common results, including through chairing/co-chairing UNCT Results Groups
  •  Initiate programme and technical support opportunities for South to South collaboration with other countries.

Programme oversight and coordination

Drive the application of results-based management and quality assurance frameworks for the work of the Country Office;

Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Regional Director whom you report to.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivilent) in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

A minimum of15 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development of which at least 8 years in the field of population and development, sexual and reproductive health or humanitarian at the international level;

• •  Current knowledge of issues of population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and their place in the development and humanitarian agenda;
  •  Proven ability to lead teams to achieve demonstrable and high quality results

• •  Experience at national and international level in advocacy and policy dialogue

• •  Experience in media/communication with partners, and public information
  •  Experience in international development, particularly in the mandate of UNFPA and dedication to the principles of the United Nations;
  •  Field experience is essential;
  •  Previous experience and proven track record in managing complex countries with a mixed HDP profile;
  •  Proven record of ability to drive results for large programs with complex financial and human resource portfolios;
  •  Experience in a previous humanitarian setting is essential;
  •  Understanding of the sub-regional context and experience in the Horn of Africa would be desirable.

Languages:

Fluency (speaking, writing, reading) in English. Fluency in Arabic would be desirable

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,

•  Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
•  Embracing cultural diversity,
•  Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,

•  Being accountable,
•  Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
•  Thinking analytically and strategically,
•  Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

UN Leadership Characteristics:

Norm-based – grounded in UN norms and standards

• •  Principled – defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear or favour
  •  Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
  •  Accountable
  •  Multi-dimensional
  •  Transformational
  •  Collaborative
  •  Self-applied – modelled in our own behaviour

Managerial Competencies:

Providing strategic focus,

•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment
•  Able to handle stress productively

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

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.