Associate Programme Management Officer

Contract

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

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Carry out initial programmatic research on selected aspects of OHCHR's human rights monitoring and advocacy work in Ukraine, including collecting, analysing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources relevant for programmatic purposes;
• Contribute to the preparation of various programmatic written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
• Provide substantive support for monitoring and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies
• Draft inputs for narrative and financial reports on contributions in compliance with specific donor requirement; Ensuring accuracy and availability of information related to donor agreements, extensions, and resulting schedules for donor reporting
• Participate in programmatic survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Provides administrative and substantive support to the HRMMU, such as identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Perform any other job-related activity required to achieve the goals and objectives of the unit.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

International relations, international law, project/programme management, business administration, or a related field.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

A minimum of two years of experience in project/programme management, information management, or a related area in international organization is strongly desirable. Experience of project/programme management in the field of law, human rights and/or in sustainable development is desirable. Good communication and presentation skills and good editorial, analytical and report writing skills is an asset.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Russian(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Other development programme/project experience

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

This assignment is funded by the Government of Finland, only Finnish nationals are eligible to apply. Moreover, candidates must have knowledge of Finnish or Swedish.

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Application deadline: 24 April 2021

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.

Pre-departure training organized by the Government of Finland

The selected candidate will be invited to attend a training on Finland’s development policy and cooperation prior to deployment from 1 to 3 September 2021.