Associate Programme Management Officer

Assist in managing and drafting GEF proposals and support project execution effectively.

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Overview

Assist in managing and drafting GEF proposals and support project execution effectively.

You have:

  • Project management at an international level or other relevant programmes; experience with Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is an asset.
  • Demonstrated systems, data and reporting experience primarily gained through Power Automate, PowerBI, PowerApps, SharePoint Lists, and MS Excel.
  • Demonstrated experience with education, teaching, training, and professional development.
  • Excellent computer skills (Database management, MS PowerSuite) and demonstrated ability to master new computer skills and languages quickly.
  • Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms.
  • Experience using a formal project management framework, such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Lean or Agile.
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
  • 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.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Contract

This is a UNV International Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Expert contracts.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to manage a complex project across different themes. The interviewer wants to assess your ability to multitask and manage different project aspects effectively. Provide specific examples demonstrating your project management skills and ability to collaborate across various themes.
How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds? The interviewer seeks to understand your communication skills and cultural competence. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you had to adapt to a significant change in a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to manage and organize multiple tasks effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach training or educating others in a subject matter you are familiar with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Share an example of a successful project you launched from concept to closure. What were the key steps? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use for data management and reporting, and how have they benefited your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss your experience with project management frameworks and how they guide your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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