Programme Management Officer at National UN Volunteer job opportunity: (Deadline 17 April 2023)
Mission and objectives
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions in addressing the Continent’s development challenges. The strategic objective of ECA is framed around delivering ideas and actions for an empowered, inclusive and transformed Africa in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union through its three core functions, namely, its function as a think tank, its convening function and its operational function
Context
These positions are in multiple offices of the Economic Commission for Africa. The incumbent will be assigned to Rwanda – Kigali and her/his work will implies establishing and maintaining relationships with various ECA offices as well as counterparts, senior officers, and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies, Representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants, etc…
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Director of the assigned office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Management Officer will: 1. Act as the programme/project focal point of the Office • Develops, implements, and evaluates programmes/projects; • Monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation at all stages, including the analysis of implementation difficulties and initiating remedial action; • Provides periodic progress reports on the programmes/projects’ implementation, including fund utilization; • Review, prepare and provide inputs to relevant documents and reports related to programmes/projects; • Identifies resource needs and participate in the development of resource mobilization strategy; • Liaise with relevant offices of the Commission; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; • Leads and participates in planning accountability missions and provides guidance to consultants, government officials and draft mission summaries and reports; • Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, contracts such as Letter of Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, reports &financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, progress reports); 2. Provide substantive/technical support to the Office • Researches, analyzes, and presents information gathered from diverse sources; • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies; • Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions; • Organizes & prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc; • Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc; • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; • Provide logistical and other types of support in the running of the meetings/workshops/conferences etc. of the Office; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Results/expected outputs: As an active UNECA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNECA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Strategic programme plan, Annual Business Plan and monitoring and evaluation reports prepared; • Identification of significant programmes/projects and related issues with innovative approaches • Periodic programme reports to the Accountability and Programme Performance Review Meetings • Budgets, and financial reports of projects and activities of the division prepared • Project proposals for funding prepared • Well prepared background papers, reports, studies, and inputs to divisional outputs • Meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences organized and serviced
Eligibility criteria
Age
35 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
15 years of experience in • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills • Experience in Programmes/projects design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines • Sound security awareness
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Business management
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable Kinyarwanda, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a related field is required
Competencies and values
• Professionalism • Planning & Organizing • Accountability • Teamwork
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