Programme Adviser

The Programme Adviser supports the Deputy Regional Director in ensuring the provision of integrated technical and programme support to country programmes which are firmly placed in the context of: the ICPD Programme of Action; national development processes; the global development agenda; the achievement of the SDGs; and the process of UN reform.
Also, they ensure the coordination and integration of knowledge management; capacity building for technical and programme support; and synergy between regional programme and other activities at the country level; overseeing the development of regional strategies; and, advising on technical and programmatic priorities in the region. In all activities, they foster collaboration within the Regional Office, particularly amongst the team providing integrated programme and technical support to countries and with the team managing the regional programme; with the programme and technical staff in the Sub-Regional Offices; with the Programme Division, including the Regional Desk Adviser; and with other HQ Divisions, ensuring the timeliness, adequacy, relevance and quality of programming and technical support to countries.
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