Programme Management Officer, P4
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements and evaluates assigned
programmes/projects.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development
and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies
problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions;
liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
- Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the
client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive
sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use
to manage the change.
- Provides guidance to the Executive Secretary on liaison with
Member States.
- Oversees the Stakeholder Engagement strategy and its
implementation.
- Oversees the registration of Member States, observers and
stakeholders for meetings and conferences of the INC Secretariat.
- Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from
diverse sources.
- Coordinates policy development, including the review and
analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other
research activities and studies.
- Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools;
reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and
prepares conclusions.
- Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background
papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
- Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other
meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying
participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
- Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts
training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned
topics/activities.
- Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions,
including provision of guidance to external consultants, government
officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
- Coordinates activities related to budget funding
(programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports,
financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging,
work programme, programme budget).
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and
provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data
visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making,
presentation and reporting.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
- PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories,
concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or
other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and
participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data
collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative
skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity
with and experience in the use of various research sources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability
to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and
manage conflicting priorities. Ability to analyze and interpret data in
support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
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
the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.
- 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.
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree,
or equivalent) environmental science, natural resource management,
business administration, international relations, political science, environmental
economics or a related field is required.
- A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the
specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs
in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an
advantage.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible
experience in project or programme management, administration or related
area is required.
- At least three (3) years of working experience within the UN
system or similar other international organisations is required.
- Experience in dealing with member states and international
negotiations is required.
- Experience with UN system, governmental or non-governmental
institutions implementing projects/programmes addressing plastic pollution
is desirable.
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or
related area is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is
required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is
desirable.
How to Apply
