Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Capacity Development Programme Management Office (CDPMO), the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), United Nations (UN), based in New York. The Senior Programme Management Officer reports directly to the Head of CDPMO/DESA. The focus of this position is to lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes, operations, policy development, and other activities, mainly to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of CDPMO, the Senior Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring, and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; Identifies strategic priorities, issues, and challenges faced by countries in the area of sustainable development planning and decision-making; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
- Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies, or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
- Oversees, undertakes, and finalizes analysis and development of methodologies to facilitate evidence-based policy responses by governments at appropriate levels.
- Oversees substantive aspects of training activities including the dissemination of research results and lessons learned on sustainable development.
- Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
- Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends on sustainable development.
- Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
- Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including the proposal of agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing relevant documents and presentations, etc.
- Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
- Lead field missions, including provides guidance to external consultants, government officials, and other parties, preparing mission summaries, etc.
- Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
- Serves as an effective interlocutor, capable of establishing collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the Organization.
- Ensures effective utilization, supervision, and development of staff; guides, evaluates, and mentors them.
- May perform other duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities, and risks in the area of sustainable development activities. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to identify clear links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of technical cooperation activities for development. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
- Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
- 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.
- Judgement/decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.
- Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction. Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics, business administration, management or related fields. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, financial cooperation for development, policy formulation, and application or related areas is required.
- Experience in development and implementation of projects related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is required.
- Multilateral and bilateral experience with national and international institutions and agencies on development cooperation is required.
- Experience in capacity building in the areas of social and economic development is required.
- Experience in the intergovernmental process 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 an advantage.
Application instructions
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