Regional Hub Director

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The Regional Bureau for the Arab States (RBAS) consists of its presence across 16 Country Offices, the Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP), the Amman Regional Hub, and its Headquarters at RBAS New York.

RBAS New York is responsible for the overall strategic vision and direction, strategic, substantive, and support to UNDP Country Offices in the Arab States region, including partnerships and communications, and oversight of performance. The Bureau delivers on average $900 million in development assistance through Country Offices and regional initiatives and contributes to thought leadership through research, analysis, and publications.

RBAS New York provides the Bureau’s executive leadership and representation, including in corporate leadership mechanisms such as the Executive Group (EG) and the Organizational Performance Group (OPG). It provides guidance, and overall quality assurance related to country and regional-level programming and operations, partnerships, advocacy, thought leadership, strategic initiatives, oversight, and accountability. It ensures quality and coherence of synergies across the Regional Bureau’s functions and geographic locations, including through internal communications.

UNDP’s Regional Hub In Amman Provides Dedicated, Real-time Support To Country Offices In The Region And Close Integration And Cooperation With Partners At The Regional Level. The Hub Provides The Following Key Functions

• Supports UNDP’s work in strengthening development results and the achievement of the SDGs in the region in line with the Strategic Plan,
• Provides UNDP Country Offices in RBAS with high-quality policy and technical advisory services,
• Manages and implements RBAS’s regional programme and funds,
• Serves as a thought leader and knowledge broker in the region by effectively advancing experiences and lessons learned within the region.
  
  

The Hub is host to personnel from the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and outposted personnel from other Regional and Central Bureaus operating under a matrix management system including from the Bureau of Programme and Policy Support, External Relations and Partnerships, Audit, and some other corporate functions.