Associate Project Management Officer

Overview

Oversee the UNESCORE program components and facilitate digital transformation in UNESCO.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area, preferably in an IT context.
• Experience supporting cross-functional and/or management teams.
• Experience liaising and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Experience working in a client facing role.
• Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.
• Understanding of IT context and tools and their linkage to business processes that enable day to day operations.
• Good team interaction skills.
• Working knowledge of French (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 89,144 USD and 121,080 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : DBS/PA 002 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 27-OCT-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Initial duration of contract is 12 months with possibility of renewal subject to funding and satisfactory performance.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the direct supervision of the Head of Solution Design and Implementation Section, the Project Management Officer will maintain oversight of all components of the ***UNESCORE*** program in close coordination with the Senior Program Manager. The current phase focuses on the replacement of an existing obsolete legacy for business and technology revamping of program and project management through the Salesforce Amp-Impact platform. The Project Management Officer monitors and supports the planning, technical development, integration and delivery of the program, coordinating with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of business change and digital transformation. The position is located in the Bureau of Digital Business Solutions in the Administration and Management Sector. Digital technologies play a key role in the fulfilment of UNESCO’s mandate and the delivery of its program. To support and enable the strategic transformation agenda, new digital technologies are being implemented across the Organization. The Bureau of Digital Business Solutions (DBS) plays a key role in this implementation. DBS serves as the Secretariat for the Organization’s digital transformation governance, facilitating the development and evolution of the One-UNESCO Digital Strategy. As a key partner in the implementation of this strategy, the Bureau’s work includes the design and deployment of coherent and integrated corporate solutions to support the delivery of UNESCO’s programmatic outputs, while ensuring that all digital/IT services remain functional and operational at all times, and information management, digital/IT risk mitigation and cybersecurity measures are in place. The objectives and outputs of the Bureau are highly service oriented, requiring business engagement, customer focus and innovative digital solutions. New ways of working are needed that provide both effectiveness and efficiency in solution delivery, built on best-in-class principles of user experience design and digital/IT architectures. Located in the Workplan, Programme Management (WPM) Unit and under the direct supervision of the Head of Solution Design and Implementation Section, the Associate Project Management Officer will maintain oversight of all components of Phase 2.0 of the UNESCORE program in close coordination with the Senior Program Manager. Phase 2.0 replaces SISTER and existing obsolete legacy for business and technology revamping of program and project management through the Salesforce Amp-Impact platform. The Associate Project Management Officer monitors and supports the planning, technical development, integration and delivery of the program, coordinating with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of business change and digital transformation. Long Description ---------------- The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: - Maintain an overview of all Phase 2.0 components, from design conception to delivery, deployment and change management and the linkages to the other UNESCORE components. Monitor program development and deliverables against agreed scope, budget, time and quality, review relevant documents and reports and coordinate inputs from development and operations teams, document challenges and issues to be addressed and propose corrective action, liaise and extensively coordinate with stakeholders, and track follow up action. - Support the program management aspects of Phase 2.0, including drafting budget submissions and other related documents and reports, monitoring program progress, budget expenditures and deliverables, coordinating activities and providing various written inputs. - Contribute to the establishment and enhancement of, and update monitoring and reporting mechanisms and tools. - Coordinate the organization of meetings, and assist the Senior Project Manager, the Section Head and/or the Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO) by providing administrative and substantive support including proposing agenda topics, researching and drafting meeting minutes and summaries, handling logistics, preparing budgets, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. - Support the Digital Governance Officer with the operation of the secretariat function for the three Tiers of digital governance, including assisting with planning, monitoring and coordination activities. - Liaise and maintain collaborative contact with stakeholders, and provide technical and administrative assistance to facilitate planning and coordination and to support the delivery of the program. - Plan and facilitate the organization of workshop, interactive and online sessions, and contribute to the development of an action plan to manage change in close coordination with the Change Management Officer. - Maintain knowledge of digital technology developments that impact the Bureau and Organization. - Perform such other duties as may be assigned. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. ***Work Experience*** • A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area, preferably in an IT context. • Experience supporting cross-functional and/or management teams. • Experience liaising and collaborating with stakeholders. • Experience working in a client facing role. ***Skills and competencies*** • Understanding of IT context and tools and their linkage to business processes that enable day to day operations. • Good team interaction skills. ***Languages*** • Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Education*** • An advanced university degree in the relevant field. ***Work Experience*** • Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation. • Experience supporting digitally-enabled initiatives and transformation. ***Skills and competencies*** • Good knowledge of managing IT for business. ***Languages*** • Working knowledge of French. **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 70,827 US $. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*

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