Director, Division of Strategic Planning and Intersectorality (DSI)

Overview

The Director, Division of Strategic Planning and Intersectorality (DSI) is responsible for the leadership and management of the Division and for coordination of strategic planning and programme monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure coordination of strategic planning, programme monitoring, and intersectoral delivery.
• Ensure coordination of the Organization's corporate strategic planning processes.
• Lead and promote the application of a results-based management approach.
• Strengthen project/programme implementation and monitoring.
• Promote and provide oversight for programmatic coherence and foster intersectoral work.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for submission to the Governing Bodies.
• Provide strategic advice for joint UN programming processes.
• Contribute to relevant UN system inter-agency activities.
• Participate in and contribute to the Senior Management Team.
• Provide leadership and sound management to the Division.

Required Experience

A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic planning, programme development and management, coordination, evaluation, including substantial assignments of a regional and/or international nature. Several years of exposure to international cooperation. Demonstrated experience in reform initiatives and change management leadership. Experience in complex negotiations and in representing organizations at the international level and in interaction with governing bodies. Demonstrated experience in guiding and motivating teams that deliver high quality results in a multicultural environment and in observance of diversity, as well as proven ability to train, motivate and manage personnel and in performing supervisory and monitoring duties and supporting staff development.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public or Business Administration, International Affairs or related field.

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