Partnership and Programme Consultant
Facilitate office functioning and organize regional meetings.
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Overview
Facilitate office functioning and organize regional meetings.
You have:
- A recognized 1st level degree in (international relations, development economics,) or related area is required.
- A minimum of 1 year of work experience in development coordination and/or economic analysis is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the 2030 Agenda and the 6 transitions is desirable.
- International experience particularly in the field of international cooperation is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The incumbent will be responsible to facilitate the smooth functioning of the office and the organization of regional meetings.
Work Location
Amman
Expected duration
1 Month
Duties and Responsibilities
Background: The position is with the Regional Development Coordination Office in the Arab States (ROAS). The ROAS supports the Resident Coordinator’s in the Arab States to support members states to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Resident Coordinator’s Office have five core functions: 1. COORDINATION & PLANNING SUPPORT 2. ECONOMIC AFFAIRS & PROGRAMME FACILITATION 3. PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE 4. DATA, RESULTS MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING 5. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION & ADVOCACY. Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will be responsible for the following duties: - Assist in the formulation of strategies, programmes, and policies, through preparation of slide decks, background papers. - Help monitor, identify, and analyse geographic and thematic regional trends across all 10 countries covered by DCO Arab States. - Support the preparation of regional level meetings (including PSG and other inter-agency meetings), events and retreats. - Support the preparation and follow up to online communities of practices (Partnership Officers, Economists, Data management). - Support the knowledge management efforts of the office, including creating and updating knowledge products and updating the shared Teams space. - Takes minutes and other related reporting tasks as needed.
Qualifications/special skills
A recognized 1st level degree in (international relations, development economics,) or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 year of work experience in development coordination and/or economic analysis is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the 2030 Agenda and the 6 transitions is desirable. International experience particularly in the field of international cooperation is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with development coordination? | This question helps assess your practical experience in the field directly relevant to the role. | Provide specific examples of your past work in development coordination and highlight your contributions. |
| How do you ensure effective communication among diverse stakeholders? | Understanding your approach to communication can gauge your capabilities in stakeholder management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful regional meeting you organized? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand by the 2030 Agenda and its significance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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