Associate Programme Management Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 79,860 USD and 108,470 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The objective of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification around the world, particularly in Africa, through effective action at all levels, supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements. The UNCCD has adopted a multi-stakeholder approach for maximum effectiveness in combating land degradation and desertification. Results-based planning and targeted implementation supported by productive partnerships, effective resource mobilization and alignment of fundraising efforts lead to successful action to address desertification, land degradation and drought. Investments in the UNCCD help to facilitate policy reform, leverage larger investments and initiate change at the national level. Better land management has flow-on benefits to other sectors, such as producing social equality and reinforcing national economies. This position is located in the Global Policy and Regional Cooperation unit (GPARC) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and its Regional Liaison Office in Africa (Rabat, Morocco).

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of GPARC and direct supervision of the Regional Liaison Officer for Africa, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: - With a view to the forthcoming COP 16, works with Eastern and Southern African countries and mobilizes key stakeholders to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of the UNCCD Secretariat and GM LDN supported activities, including monitoring, analyzing and reporting on specific aspects of program/project development and implementation; Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies. - Assists the Regional Liaison Officer for Africa in the provision of substantive support to country Parties in capacity building activities, particularly in Eastern or Southern Africa, by identifying capacity building needs at national and sub regional levels, in consultation with relevant stakeholders in the region. - Facilitates various activities addressing capacity-building needs at sub regional and national levels, in coordination with relevant agencies and IGO and implementation of partnership agreements with national and sub regional organizations, including participation in relevant national, sub regional and regional events/meetings in Eastern or Southern African Sub-regions. -Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics. - Support the NFPs effectively in all the processes and implement the various recommendations and decisions resulting from COP 15, the follow-up to the Convention's priority action strategy in the region and participates in missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection. -Drafts and contributes to various written outputs, eg. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, press releases etc. and activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.). -Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. - Performs any other job-related activity required to achieve the goals and objectives of the unit, sub-unit, program or the secretariat.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the implementation of the Rio Conventions. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Problem solving skills; 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. 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. 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 environment, economics, agriculture, international relations, development or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in management, development activities, environment or related area, particularly in the Southern or Eastern African sub regions (SADC and IGAD countries) is required. Good understanding of UNCCD issues and priorities in the region, particularly in Eastern and Southern Africa is desirable. Experience working in an international environment is desirable.

Languages

For the post advertised fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Arabic language is an asset.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This is a temporary position and will be available for an initial period of 364 days. Any extension of appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of the funding. Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UNCCD in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.