Programme Management Advisor

Contract

This is a IICA-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-3 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)/the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) Global Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Programme provides integrated capacity building packages, institutional development and technical assistance to requesting Member States, civil society and the UN system to strengthen individual, community and national resilience to violent extremism and reduced threat of terrorism. The Programme engages in nine substantive and mutually reinforcing portfolios: policy assistance, strategic communications, youth engagement, education, mental health, new frontiers, gender, human rights and coordination.

This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for or in UNOCT. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

The Programme Management Advisor will provide expert advice and programme delivery support for the global implementation of the UNCCT Global PCVE Programme, under the supervision of the Senior Portfolio Manager and in coordination with UNOCT’s Head of the PCVE Programme Unit and Chief, Pillar I and IV, UNCCT as follows:

• Oversee and manage the planning and implementation of capacity building activities, including the delivery of workshops, seminars, training programmes.
• Provide targeted technical assistance to Member States and regional organisations on PCVE, particularly on strategic communications.
• Oversee the coordination of scoping, planning and delivery process of capacity building activity for the Programme, particularly in the area of strategic communications.
• Directly liaise and manage communications with national, regional, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and industry stakeholders on the implementation of the Programme.
• Support the planning and high level coordination of scoping missions to Member States and regional bodies to determine capacity building needs and develop plans for implementation, as directed by UNOCT’s Head of the PCVE Programme Unit.
• Manage a global stakeholder network of PCVE practitioners through the delegation of tasks and quality control over deliverables.
• Identify, advise and develop opportunities for programme iteration and the collection of global good practices.
• Advise on the lessons learned reviews of PCVE capacity building activities.
• Provide technical support for critical meetings, conferences, seminars for UNCCT PCVE- focused issues.
• Contribute to the project’s Measurement and Evaluation framework and systems.
• Revise and develop the substantive and technical components of PCVE capacity building training and technical assistance, including materials.
• Advise on the project’s overall strategic direction and use ongoing findings and results from implementation of activities to develop and improve the project’s methodology and approach.
• Strategise, identify, and seek out opportunities for resource mobilization, through the drafting of concept notes, proposals, and donor reports.
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Programme Management Advisor will, under the direction of UNOCT’s Head of the PCVE Programme Unit and Chief, Pillar I and IV, UNCCT:

• Oversee and manage the delivery of capacity building activities, including regional, national and subnational workshops and technical assistance.
• Lead the coordination of scoping missions to Member States and regional bodies to determine capacity building needs and develop plans for implementation.
• Directly manage communications with national, regional, CSO and industry stakeholders on the implementation of the Programme.
• Manage a global stakeholder network of PCVE practitioners through the delegation of tasks and quality control over deliverables.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*****FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY****

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in social science, international relations, political science, peace and security, or other relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Required: - A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, with at least three (3) years of experience on preventing or countering violent extremism is required. - Experience developing and designing PCVE programme methodology and approach is required.

Desirable (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):

• Experience managing the delivery of capacity building activities, workshops, training and technical assistance in PCVE is desirable.
• Experience conducting scoping missions, engaging with government, CSOs and industry stakeholders is desirable.
• Experience in and knowledge of United Nations relevant policies, procedures and programmes in the field of the prevention or countering of violent extremism is desirable.
• Experience managing and coordinating staff/consultants and team work plans within an international organization is desirable.
• Experience in resource mobilisation within an international organization is desirable.

Language

• Fluency in English (write, read, talk) is required.
• Knowledge of other UN working languages is desirable.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA 3) Contract duration: Open-ended (renewable subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.