Closing date: Monday, 27 April 2015

Posting Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4

Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Department/ Office: Department of Field Support

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 26 February 2015-27 April 2015

Job Opening number: 15-PGM-DFS-41005-R-NEW YORK (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

This position is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Applicants from troop- and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

Located within the Office of Assistant Secretary General for Department of Field Support, the Operational Support Team (OST) will support the Assistant-Secretary General in strengthening operational integration, coordination and monitoring across the Department of Field Support, with a focus on ensuring integrated program delivery across the mission support components in field operations, monitoring and evaluation, cross cutting policy development, analytical capacities and crisis response. The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Operations Officer.

Responsibilities

The Programme Officer will develop, monitor, and analyze support requirements for coordinated support to field missions in the initial start-up, crisis, transition, and downsizing phases of a Mission, including:

• S/he will review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders; ensure proper follow-up actions
• Support transition strategies by assisting in the development of integrated concepts and overall support plans, including the resolution of complex and cross-cutting operational needs
• S/he will act as the liaison between Headquarters staff and field missions for complex and cross cutting operational support matters
• Participate in strategic and technical assessments, capability studies, and cross cutting projects related to the provision of support to field missions;
• Within delegated authority, s/he will lead and/or participate in field missions, draft mission summaries
• Perform other related work 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. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning& 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, engineering, law, programme management, related to field support in peace operations, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or a related area is required. Experience, in the provision of support operations or in an area associated with peace operations is desired. Experience in analytical and situational awareness functions in complex environments is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desired. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations

Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.

Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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