UNFPA Representative for Burundi (P-5)

About the role

The Representative leads UNFPA’s country team in Burundi, overseeing the design and implementation of population, development and sexual and reproductive health programmes within humanitarian-development-peace and security contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and manage innovative Country Programme of Cooperation (2024‑2027) aligned with the UNSDCF, Vision 2040‑Emerging Burundi and Vision 2060‑Developed Burundi.
• Lead the fourth Population, Housing, Agriculture and Livestock Census as UNFPA coordinator, ensuring effective data collection and analysis.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, UN agencies, bilateral donors, civil society, academia and the private sector.
• Mobilise resources, oversee budget execution and ensure transparent financial management.
• Integrate climate‑change considerations into programme planning and implementation.
• Provide senior leadership, staff development and operational oversight for the country office.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience in population, development and sexual and reproductive health programmes.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑stakeholder partnerships in complex macro‑economic and humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of the UN development system, UNSDCF and national development visions.
• Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation and results‑oriented programme management.

Required skills

• The role does not require specific technical software skills.