Associate Programme Management Officer

Overview

Develop and implement projects in the Office of the Director-General at UNOG.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in international relations, political science, communication, public relations or related fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project or event management, partnership-building or communication.
• Fluency in English and French is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
• Experience managing partnerships with academia, business, and public sector entities is required.
• Experience producing textual and multimedia content for multilingual websites and maintaining webpages in different content management systems is required.
• Experience in photo & video editing is desirable.

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 109,960 USD and 149,352 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Office of the Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The incumbent will report to the Chef de Cabinet of the Office of the Director-General and to the Chief of Building Unit.

Responsibilities The Associate Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•Develops and implements projects under the umbrella of the ODG, such as the Celestial Sphere Restoration Project. Acts as the ODG focal point of selected managements and administration-related issues, taking notes in meetings and preparing summaries; ensuring appropriate follow-up ;

•Identifies key contacts/entities and opportunities for strategic partnerships and manages regular communications including correspondence for the signature of the Director-General and/or the Chief of Office; Liaises with colleagues in different organizations/units to encourage participation in joint events (e.g. commemorative days, cultural events) ;

•Drafts and compiles communication materials, including project updates, articles and key messaging, talking points and speeches for the Director-General, in English and French;

•Assists the Chef de Cabinet and the Chief of the Building Unit with financial and administrative management; Prepares proposals and follow up on projects' funding; Liaises and communicates with UNOG offices, other United Nations entities, partners external to the Organization, key project stakeholders and with the Host Country; Monitor, research and analyze issues of particular interest to the Director-General and compiling notes for his information or background for the ODG ;

•Coordinates events with ODG partners; Plans and organizes specific outreach events;

•Maintains and supervises the updating of ODG web platforms: uploads multimedia content, designs and optimizes taxonomy, ensures client service to users and quality control of external content;

•Coordinates procurement: estimates the needs for projects, contacts providers, chooses the best option, assists with their contracts and, , control/monitoring;

•With the Chef de Cabinet’s guidance, ensures monitoring and drafts reporting of projects;

•Contributes to the roll out of public outreach and social media campaigns;

•Takes photos and videos for the ODG, edits and organizes them, creates animations and other digital products;

•Assist in fundraising and outreach activities of the Office of the Director-General;

•Performs other related duties and acts as focal point for specific initiatives as assigned.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Familiarity with the UN editorial policies and practices; broad knowledge of international political, human rights, economic and social affairs; astute political awareness and judgement; very good research and analytical skills. Ability to plan, execute and monitor public communication campaigns, e.g. campaign management, market research, message targeting, impact evaluation. Ability to research and analyze issues and topics related to currents events. Ability to draft and compile a variety of written communication products in a clear, concise style. Ability to interact with the public to build and maintain effective business connections. Shows pride in work and in achievement; 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

CREATIVITY: -Actively seeks to improve programmes or services -Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs -Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas -Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box" -Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things -Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in international relations, political science, communication, public relations or related fields. A first-level university degree 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 two (2) years of experience in the field of project or event management, partnership-building or communication is required Experience working in a large, multi-stakeholder project, and developing and maintaining partnerships with academia, business and public sector entities is required. Experience producing textual and multimedia content for multilingual websites and maintaining webpages in different content management systems is also required. Experience in contributing to the management of contracts and projects, and coordinating activities related to budget, funding and administrative matters is desirable. Experience in the United Nations common system is desirable. Experience in a Front Office of a Senior Official is desirable. Experience in photo & video editing is desirable. Experience producing content for multilingual websites and managing social media accounts is desirable Experience in drafting communication materials is desirable.

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

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

Special Notice The post is for an initial duration of one year. The extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the project and/or the availability of funds.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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